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First Pitch: Runs Tough to Come By in Burnett Starts

A.J. Burnett has pitched like a staff ace so far in 2013 but does not have the record to show for it. Granted, wins and...

First Pitch: This Year is Different Because of the Depth

After recording the podcast today, I was talking with James and Tom about depth. We were specifically talking about the Dodgers, and how despite...

First Pitch: Do the Pirates Need to Make Any Trades This Year?

Earlier this week Jon Morosi of Fox Sports wrote that the Pirates needed to add some depth at the trade deadline, especially for their...

First Pitch: Jeff Locke and the Defense of FIP

I'm a big Louis CK fan. I've mentioned this at times on the site, or on Twitter, and especially on Facebook. Although I don't...

First Pitch: Some Tough Questions to Answer in the Upcoming Prospect Rankings

A question I get a lot these days is "why isn't Stetson Allie in your top 20?" The answer is that we don't update...

First Pitch: The Altoona Four – Where Are They Now?

In 2010 the Altoona Curve had a group of pitchers that went on to be called "The Altoona Four" out of convenience. I say...

First Pitch: Should Jose Tabata Be the Everyday Right Fielder?

So far this season the Pittsburgh Pirates have been using Travis Snider most of the time against right-handers. However, when a lefty is on...

First Pitch: I Miss the Astros, But Not the Reminder They Bring

It's weird seeing things from the other side. About six years ago the Pirates were exactly where the Houston Astros are right now. They...

First Pitch: Thursday Thoughts on Liriano, Martin, Wilson, Milwaukee, Sanchez

Thursday is podcast recording day. Today it was also "Go see Luis Heredia at Pirate City" day (article coming tomorrow), and "Ten Articles Will...

First Pitch: Wandy Rodriguez Will Most Likely Land the Pirates a Draft Pick

When the Wandy Rodriguez trade first went down, I wasn't a big fan of the deal. Rodriguez had been struggling with the Astros in...

First Pitch: Taking the Jordy Mercer Approach With Tony Sanchez

The one thing we can take away from the Jordy Mercer situation is that the Pirates plan to have him as the primary shortstop...

First Pitch: The Pirates Need to Find Some Way to Beat Milwaukee

Today there were 12 articles and updates that went up on the site. That should give you plenty to read. Or at least that's...

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