Tag: Rob Biertempfel
Pirates looking at Francis, Bonderman
Per Rob Biertempfel on Tuesday:
Look for the Pirates to be among the serious bidders for free-agent pitcher Jorge de la Rosa. Jeff Francis and...
Contemplating Jorge de la Rosa
Rob Biertempfel reported Tuesday that Pirates management is planning to pursue free agent pitcher Jorge de la Rosa this offseason. De la Rosa has been a popular target of many Pirates fans, but he represents a risk I would not take. Cedeno out with shoulder injury
Ronny Cedeno will likely miss this weekend's series in Houston with a left shoulder inpingement. McCutchen scratched from lineup
Andrew McCutchen is a late scratch from today's lineup. The Pirates' centerfielder reinjured his right shoulder on Wednesday night while making a leaping catch against the outfield fence, and the injury flared up this afternoon during batting practice. Jose Tabata took his spot in the lineup. McCutchen is listed as day to day. Penn, Chulk heading to Japan
Triple-A pitchers Hayden Penn and Vinnie Chulk are close to signing deals with separate Japanese teams.
McCutchen day-to-day with shoulder injury
Andrew McCutchen left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury that he sustained while making a diving catch. He was officially diagnosed with a mildly sprained AC joint, which will likely keep him out of action for a few days. McCutchen will be reevaluated today, and the Pirates have not yet ruled him out for tonight's game.
Tony Sanchez out for the year
Rob Biertempfel tweeted moments ago that Pirates' catching prospect Tony Sanchez will miss the remainder of the 2010 season. Sanchez, out with a broken jaw, previously hoped to return later in the year.
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Site Updates: The Status of Pirates Prospects Being Under Construction
Pirates Prospects has been free for a few weeks now. That will be changing soon.
A few months ago, I gave an update about how...