Tag: Ian Snell
First Pitch: Like the Pirates Pitching Staff? Thank Neal Huntington.
Dave Littlefield has not been in the general manager's office for over five years, but his impact on this Pirates team can still be...
This Date in Pirates History: July 29
Four trades, five players and a game recap on a busy day for Pittsburgh Pirates history. Two trades involved shortstop Jack Wilson, while the...
Underscoring the Value of Home Grown Ace Potential
The Pirates have 4 pitchers in their system right now that profile as #1 ace-level pitchers, something they have not been able to cultivate through their system in a very long time.
Game 161 Recap: Fielder Hits Three Homers
Prince Fielder hit three homers and drove in five runs. Starters Ross Ohlendorf and Randy Wolf weren't particularly effective. Each left the game before...
Game 122 Recap: Craig Hits Two Homers in Cards Victory
Allen Craig homered twice as part of a four hit, three RBI evening. Kyle Lohse got out of trouble in the first and crusied...
Game 95 Recap: McDonald, Bullpen Shutout Reds
The Pirates and Reds played another tight game. James McDonald and Mike Leake were both effective. The Pirates managed a single run. The Reds...
Ian Snell Retires
B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports that Ian Snell has retired, after being sent to minor league camp by the St. Louis Cardinals....
Don’t Blame Paul Maholm
If Maholm is traded, what will his legacy be as a Pirate? It’s my contention that he is the best pitcher the Pirates have had in the new millennium. Admittedly, that is damning him with faint praise.
Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
I am not going to spend much time talking about Ron Cook’s article in this morning's Post-Gazette. There are plenty of misguided thoughts in the article, but I just wanted to make a single point. Another Ian Snell flaw is revealed
Eric Seidman has a great article on Baseball Prospectus today, one I encourage everyone to read. Essentially, Eric looked at how a batter's...
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Yesterday, our first article of the day went up at 6 a.m. That was our Morning Report, which is the first thing that goes...