<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Piratesdaily News</title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com</link><description>Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER ACQUIRED PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/minor-league-pitcher-acquired-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates see major league potential in Eric Hacker, a minor league pitcher they acquired yesterday from the New York Yankees in exchange for reliever Romulo Sanchez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BULLPEN HANGS TOUGH IN WIN PIRATES 7 ROCKIES 4 BATTLES THROUGH LONG RAIN DELAY ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bullpen-hangs-tough-in-win-pirates-7-rockies-4-battles-through-long-rain-delay-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates have no long reliever.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2306.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Home attendance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Pirates Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rockies-pirates-preview-2307.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One day after their lack of offense helped make them the victims of a ninth-inning comeback, the Pittsburgh Pirates had plenty of success at the plate. They'll try to duplicate that performance for Zach Duke.Duke looks to match his win total from last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 7, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-7-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates got a reprieve from the rain.Ian Snell struggled before the delay, but the bullpen shut down the Colorado Rockies after the rain let up for a 7-4 victory Saturday night.Nate McLouth homered and five relievers allowed only one run on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Tracy still fond of Pittsburgh ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/jim-tracy-still-fond-of-pittsburgh-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Tracy insists he has no hard feelings toward thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates weather delay to top Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-weather-delay-to-top-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth homered, Andy LaRoche and Delwyn Young each had two hits and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 Saturday night.Jack Wilson added two RBIs, Brandon Moss had two hits and scored twice for Pittsburgh, which has wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2311.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2312.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2295.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Friday's game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FORMER MANAGER TRACY: IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE BACK PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/former-manager-tracy-it-s-wonderful-to-be-back-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He leaned on a black bat, wore a black cap atop a black batting-practice jersey with silver and purple letters. Jim Tracy, after two rocky seasons managing thePirates, nowadays works as the bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. In that capacity, he return]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2297.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Paul Maholm was hit on the left index finger on a bouncer by Colorado's Ryan Spilborghs in the seventh inning. However, he was able to stay in the game and said afterwards that he felt fine and was in no danger of missing his next start. --RHP Craig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2298.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Capps insists there is nothing wrong with his elbow, but his performance is suggesting otherwise. The Pirates closer struggled again Friday night, giving up three runs in the ninth inning to suffer a blown save and the loss as visiting Colorado ralli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2299.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche was not in the lineup Thursday after starting 26 straight games. He did pinch-hit in the eighth inning and struck out. LaRoche had reached base in 24 of the last 25 games before Thursday. --RHP Ross Ohlendorf credited expanding his arsen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scouting the Rockies ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/scouting-the-rockies-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Colorado Rockies vs.Pirates]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado rocks Capps in 9th ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/colorado-rocks-capps-in-9th-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The great hunt for Matt Capps' flaw -- whether it is physical, mechanical or mental -- began Friday night, a few minutes after the Colorado Rockies swiped a 3-1 victory from thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Pirates Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rockies-pirates-preview-2302.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Hawpe has been on a tear of late, and the Colorado Rockies are capitalizing.After powering a comeback victory for Colorado, Hawpe looks to continue his hot hitting Saturday night when the Rockies face the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawpe's 2-run HR lifts Rox over Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hawpe-s-2-run-hr-lifts-rox-over-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies felt they were robbed of a tying run in the eighth inning. So they went out and won it in the ninth.Brad Hawpe's two-run homer was part of Colorado's three-run ninth inning and the Rockies rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2286.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SANCHEZ'S DIVING STOP ESPN'S NO. 1 PLAY PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sanchez-s-diving-stop-espn-s-no-1-play-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates' clubhouse still was abuzz yesterday about second baseman Freddy Sanchez's superb diving stop Wednesday on Albert Pujols, notably that it was No. 1 on ESPN's nightly "Top 10 Plays" segment.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES EYE DOMINICAN PHENOM PIRATES EYE DOMINICAN PHENOM TEAM MAY HAVE INSIDE TRACK WITH 16-YEAR-OLD SANO "BASED ON WHAT I'VE S]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-eye-dominican-phenom-pirates-eye-dominican-phenom-team-may-have-inside-track-with-16-year-old-sano-based-on-what-i-ve-seen-and-heard-from-talent-evaluators-his-upside-is-that-he-s-albert-pujols-in-hanley-ramirez-s-body-deck-hed-18pt-deck-hed-18pt-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates have an inside track on signing one of Latin America's top amateur prospects, Dominican shortstop Miguel Angel Sano, but the cost of the signing bonus could top $4 million and become the highest in Major League Baseball history for that region.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SWEEP SHRIVELS PIRATES WASTE 12 HITS IN LOSS CARDINALS 5, PIRATES 1 CHANCE TO KNOCK OFF FIRST-PLACE TEAM AGAIN ENDS WITH A FRUST]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sweep-shrivels-pirates-waste-12-hits-in-loss-cardinals-5-pirates-1-chance-to-knock-off-first-place-team-again-ends-with-a-frustrating-10-left-on-base-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2290.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche was not in the lineup Thursday after starting 26 straight games. He did pinch-hit in the eighth inning and struck out. LaRoche had reached base in 24 of the last 25 games before Thursday but has hit just .225 with three RBIs in May. --IN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2291.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Craig Hansen, who has been on the disabled list since April 20 with neck spasms, said he is feeling considerably better and remains on track to throw off a mound Friday for the first time since being placed on the DL. Hansen likely won't be ready to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2292.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It does not figure to be a big deal when Jim Tracy returns to Pittsburgh on Friday night for the first time since he was fired as the Pirates' manager following the 2007 season. Tracy will come to town with Colorado, where he is in his first season as the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Pirates Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rockies-pirates-preview-2293.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies have struggled to hit well on the road this season. Todd Helton is not to blame.Closing in on a career milestone, the 13-year veteran looks to help the Rockies avoid a third straight loss as they begin a 10-game road trip Friday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' catcher Diaz filling in nicely ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-catcher-diaz-filling-in-nicely-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robinzon Diaz is making Ryan Doumit's injury a little easier to take.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALVAREZ SHOWING SIGNS OF MATURITY PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/alvarez-showing-signs-of-maturity-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedro Alvarez's first month of professional Baseball brought some wows and a lot of whiffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BULLPEN DOES ITS PART IN 2ND WIN IN ROW PIRATES 5, CARDINALS 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bullpen-does-its-part-in-2nd-win-in-row-pirates-5-cardinals-2-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ross Ohlendorf had another smooth start, Freddy Sanchez was slick on defense, and thePirates' suddenly resurgent offense smacked five doubles in a 5-2 flattening of the St. Louis Cardinals last night at PNC Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2279.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Robinzon Diaz started for the fifth time in the last six games Wednesday night, as he is taking playing time away from C Jason Jaramillo, who is struggling at the plate. Diaz, a rookie, also batted fifth for the second straight game after his two hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2280.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Craig Hansen will throw off a mound Friday for the first time since going on the disabled list April 20 with neck spasms. The Pirates, though, don't have a timetable for when Hansen might be able to go on a minor league rehabilitation assignment. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2281.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam LaRoche took his place in baseball history Wednesday night, though not in the way he wanted to. However, the first baseman could joke about being the first player to have a home run changed to a double following a video replay review because the Pira]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saucon Valley, Palisades earn berths in title game]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/saucon-valley-palisades-earn-berths-in-title-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing's a certainty about Thursday night's Colonial League softball title game at Pates Park-- someone is going to celebrate league gold for the first time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Pirates Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cardinals-pirates-preview-2283.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals were hoping to pad their lead atop the NL Central with a trip to visit the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates. So far, that hasn't been the case.The Cardinals look to avoid being swept for the first time this season Thursday night when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 5, Cardinals 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-5-cardinals-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam LaRoche was wary when baseball adopted video replay for home runs last season, convinced such a rule could only mean something bad for him.Turns out he was right.LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away by video replay, but it di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates edge Cardinals behind Ohlendorf's gem]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-edge-cardinals-behind-ohlendorf-s-gem.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away after a video replay, losing it Wednesday night when umpires reversed their call.The call in the Cardinals-Pirates game was the 13th to get reviewed by replay since the system went into ef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUKE LEADS WAY TO 7-1 TRIUMPH 8-GAME LOSING STREAK ENDS DUKE GETS VICTORY WITH STRONG OUTING PIRATES 7, CARDINALS 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-leads-way-to-7-1-triumph-8-game-losing-streak-ends-duke-gets-victory-with-strong-outing-pirates-7-cardinals-1-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Moss makes a sliding catch against the Cardinals' Khalil Greene in the eighth inning last night at PNC Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SANCHEZ'S REST BREAKS UNRELATED TO CONTRACT PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sanchez-s-rest-breaks-unrelated-to-contract-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates did not bench second baseman Freddy Sanchez twice last week to hold down his plate appearances and keep him from triggering an $8.5 million vesting option for 2010, team president Frank Coonelly said last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2270.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Brian Bixler was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis to make room on the roster for SS Jack Wilson, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Bixler looked overmatched in eight games with the Pirates as he hit .200 with two RBIs while striking ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2271.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Wilson isn't 100 percent healthy, but he felt well enough to return to the active roster Tuesday. The shortstop was activated from the 15-day disabled list and went 0-for-4 in the Pirates' 7-1 win over St. Louis that snapped an eight-game losing stre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2272.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Capps saw his first action in eight days as he pitched a wild but scoreless ninth inning. The Cardinals loaded the bases with none out, but Capps preserved the 7-1 lead with two strikeouts and a lineout. The closer had not pitched in eight game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moss, Pirates snap eight-game skid ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/moss-pirates-snap-eight-game-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss kept insisting he felt fine, that he was comfortable at the plate and confident in his swing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs' Moss seeks solution to batting woes ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-moss-seeks-solution-to-batting-woes-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A week ago,Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss seemed poised to break out of his season-long batting funk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Pirates Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cardinals-pirates-preview-2275.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates on the road continues to be a struggle for the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals.St. Louis will try to avoid its fifth consecutive loss in Pittsburgh as the teams continue their three-game series on Wednesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 7, Cardinals 1]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-7-cardinals-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols' home run in the first inning struck halfway up the batter's backstop in center field, the kind of drive that can unnerve a pitcher. Instead, it almost seemed to calm down Zach Duke.Duke responded to Pujols' homer by limiting St. Louis to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE TEAM'S ISSUE IS THE LACK OF YOUNG TALENT, NOT ITS CURRENT AVERAGE AGE ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/the-team-s-issue-is-the-lack-of-young-talent-not-its-current-average-age-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With thePirates back on pace for a 17th consecutive losing season, one of the most common explanations given, by some in the public and some inside the team, is that they are young and, thus, prone to growing pains as they progress toward the future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2260.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[nToday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOSING STREAK REACHES 8 GAMES]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/losing-streak-reaches-8-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- "It's just a matter of nothing going right for us."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SLUMPING MOSS OUT OF OPTIONS ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/slumping-moss-out-of-options-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- ThePirates are, quite literally, running out of options with immensely struggling outfielder Brandon Moss, whose 0for4 in the 10-1 loss to the New York Mets yesterday extended his hitless streak to 14 at-bats and dropped his average to .176.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2263.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had Monday off and certainly weren't complaining about a break in the schedule. The Pirates finished an 0-5 road trip to St. Louis and New York on Sunday with an 8-4 loss to the Mets. The Pirates have lost eight games in a row and 12 of 13 as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2264.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson took himself out of Class AAA Indianapolis' lineup on Sunday because of cold and wet weather in Syracuse in what was the last game of his injury rehabilitation assignment but is still on track to be activated from the disabled list Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2265.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Jason Jaramillo and C Robinzon Diaz, both rookies, have combined to hit .313 (20-for-64) with nine doubles, one home run and nine RBI since C Ryan Doumit was placed on the disabled list April 20 with a broken right wrist. Jaramillo is batting .279 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BENCHWARMERS STRUGGLE TO HEAT UP]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pro-benchwarmers-struggle-to-heat-up.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Macha can relate to Chris Duffy, Brad Nelson and Casey McGehee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' road woes continue ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/senators-road-woes-continue-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LEADING OFF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEADOFF MAN SOMEHOW ROLLS ON PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/leadoff-man-somehow-rolls-on-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- Digging for a bright spot in these darkest of days for thePirates?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2251.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2252.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell is about the only thing making the Pirates remotely interesting these days. If the right-hander isn't subtly complaining about manager John Russell overusing him, he's accusing the opposition of cheating. Snell pitched well but took the loss Sun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2253.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson took himself out of Class AAA Indianapolis' lineup on Sunday because of cold and wet weather in Syracuse in what was the last game of his injury rehabilitation assignment but is still on track to be activated from the disabled list Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2254.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss did not start as manager John Russell wanted to give him a mental break after going hitless in 14 at bats. Moss pinch hit in the eighth inning and flied out, dropping his batting average to .174. He has yet to hit a home run this season ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates throttled by Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-throttled-by-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ? ThePirates could not hold an early two-run lead today and were throttled, 8-4, by the New York Mets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Different Streaks ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/different-streaks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PostGame: Mets 8, Pirates 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/postgame-mets-8-pirates-4-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Different Streaks  2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/different-streaks--2258.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets slam past Maholm, Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mets-slam-past-maholm-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ? Even when Paul Maholm yielded five runs in the fourth inning Saturday,Pirates manager John Russell did not take him out of the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' offense sputtering after quick start ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-offense-sputtering-after-quick-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- It's too early to call it a must-win series for thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 10, Pirates 1]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mets-10-pirates-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he walked into the postgame interview room, Sandy Alomar Sr. shouted out a request for the media to take it easy on him. He followed that up with a hearty laugh, knowing it would be difficult to grill him.The New York Mets had just completed what might]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2244.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Home attendance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Mets Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-mets-preview-2245.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets are quickly putting a very disappointing start behind them.The new NL East leaders seek a seventh straight victory and Livan Hernandez goes for the 150th of his career Sunday at Citi Field, looking to deal the Pittsburgh Pirates an eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets vs. Pirates - Game Two ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pepsi-refresh-pre-game-mets-vs-pirates-game-two-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Manuel out, Mets clobber Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/with-manuel-out-mets-clobber-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Reyes capped a five-run fourth with a two-run single, John Maine allowed three hits in six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday for their sixth straight win.Carlos Beltran hit a long home run, David Wright]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Game: Mets 7 Pirates 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/post-game-mets-7-pirates-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BULLPEN, OFFENSE FALTER AGAIN OFFENSE, BULLPEN FALTER AGAIN IN LOSS METS 7, PIRATES 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bullpen-offense-falter-again-offense-bullpen-falter-again-in-loss-mets-7-pirates-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- The three-part formula is becoming numbingly familiar for thesePirates ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson began an injury rehabilitation assignment with Class AAA Indianapolis on Friday night, playing five innings at Syracuse and going 1-for-3 with a two-run double. Wilson, who has been on the disabled list since April 25 with a sprained left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates' weak point coming into the season looked to be their bullpen. After a strong showing through the first 4-1/2 weeks of the season, the relief corps suffered its second meltdown in a week Friday night. The Mets scored five runs off Tyler Yates ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Craig Hansen is still unable to throw off a mound as he continues to be bothered by neck spasms. The Pirates do not have a timetable for when Hansen, who has been on the DL since April 20, when might be able to progress beyond playing catch. --RHP J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Mets Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-mets-preview-2235.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel is set to rest a couple of his left-handed hitters. Carlos Delgado, though, is probably one lefty slugger he's not in any hurry to sit.With Delgado heating up, the Mets look to extend a season-high five-game winning stre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scouting the Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/scouting-the-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates vs. New York Mets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell keeps promise to play reserves ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/russell-keeps-promise-to-play-reserves-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?Pirates manager John Russell was serious when he promised to play more reserves during the current road trip. How about five in one game? Delwyn Young, Craig Monroe, Eric Hinske, Robinzon Diaz and Brian Bixler started Thursday at Busch Stadium. The makes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates react to Manny Ramirez suspension ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-react-to-manny-ramirez-suspension-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- Reactions to Los Angeles Dodgers star Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension drew wide-ranging responses from within thePirates clubhouse at Busch Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets beat Bucs, 7-3 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mets-beat-bucs-7-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltran's RBI single and Carlos Delgado's three-run homer ignited a five-run eighth inning Friday, boosting the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delgado has a blast as Mets down Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/delgado-has-a-blast-as-mets-down-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Delgado's eyes lit up. Yes, it's nice to see all those baserunners. Passing Mickey Mantle, well, that's pretty cool, too.Delgado hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning and finished with five RBIs, moving past Mantle on the career list an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Nyjer Morgan got his first day off of the season Thursday and was replaced in the leadoff spot by CF Nate McLouth, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk. McLouth was the Pirates' primarily leadoff hitter last season when he was selected to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Craig Monroe started in right field in place of Brandon Moss and went 0-for-4. Monroe had gone 8-for-22 (.364) with 10 RBIs in his first five starts this season but had gone 10 consecutive games without being in the lineup. --C Robinzon Diaz went 2-f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2225.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates entered the season with only two regulars who had hit 20 home runs in a major league season, first baseman Adam LaRoche and center fielder Nate McLouth. The team's lack of punch is beginning to manifest itself. Pittsburgh lost its sixth consec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young earns first start for Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/young-earns-first-start-for-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- Manager John Russell walked up to Delwyn Young in thePirates' clubhouse Wednesday afternoon and smiled at the game's starting right fielder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs' offense stays stagnant ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-offense-stays-stagnant-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- The heart of thePirates' lineup went 0-for-16 against the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Mets Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-mets-preview-2228.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets have gotten outstanding starting pitching during their longest winning streak of the season. Now it's up to 22-year-old Jonathon Niese to continue that momentum.Winners of four straight, the Mets send Niese to the mound to face the Pitts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pujols Plunked ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pujols-plunked-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 5, Pirates 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cardinals-5-pirates-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering the St. Louis Cardinals entered the season without a full-time closer, the ninth inning has been in very secure hands.Ryan Franklin had a 1-2-3 finish for the second straight game in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's 9 f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellemeyer goes 7 strong to get Cards a win]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wellemeyer-goes-7-strong-to-get-cards-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Wellemeyer threw seven innings of four-hit ball, Jason LaRue hit a go-ahead homer in the fifth and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday.Leadoff batter Skip Schumaker had three hits and scored twice for the Cardinals, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2214.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Capps will miss at least one more game than originally expected because of a sore pitching elbow. Capps was supposed to be available for action Friday night when the Pirates open a three-game series with the Mets in New York but instead will th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2215.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates' good start to the season is just a memory. They lost for the eighth time in the last nine games Wednesday, falling 4-2 to the Cardinals in St. Louis in the opener of a two-game series. The Pirates were 11-7 on April 26 after taking two games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2216.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Delwyn Young started in right field Wednesday and went 1-for-2 with two walks, the first time he was in the lineup since being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade on April 17. Young had been 4-for-8 as a pinch hitter. He has been working]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUNG GETS FIRST START FOR PIRATES IN RIGHT FIELD PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/young-gets-first-start-for-pirates-in-right-field-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- Delwyn Young was just as surprised as anyone to see his name in the starting lineup for the first time this season and the first time in his three weeks with thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHANCE TO END SKID STRANDED ON BASES CARDINALS 4, PIRATES 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/chance-to-end-skid-stranded-on-bases-cardinals-4-pirates-2-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- Chance after chance after chance, thePirates squandered last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-2219.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols continues to dominate Pittsburgh pitching. He may need yet another big game if St. Louis Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer falters against the Pirates again.With Pujols in a home run groove, the Cardinals hope Wellemeyer can avoid another po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc home runs to benefit city parks ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/buc-home-runs-to-benefit-city-parks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every time aPittsburghPirates batter hits a home run, a city park gets a tree.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates lose eighth time in past nine games ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-lose-eighth-time-in-past-nine-games-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - To say thePirates wasted some chances to beat the Cardinals on Wednesday night is like saying the nearby Mississippi is just another river.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scouting the Cardinals ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/scouting-the-cardinals-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:15:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: Phillies rotation paying price for being ill-prepared ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bill-conlin-phillies-rotation-paying-price-for-being-ill-prepared-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[W HEN I'M KING of the World . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2206.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Capps will be unavailable to pitch until Friday, but the Pittsburgh closer knows that is better than the alternative. Capps underwent an MRI examination Tuesday that showed no structural damage in his sore elbow. However, he does have fluid on the bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2207.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson is expected to join Class AAA Indianapolis on Saturday for a three-game rehabilitation assignment. That would put him in line to be activated Tuesday when the Pirates open their next homestand against St. Louis. Wilson has been on the dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2208.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates got one of their three injured regulars back Friday when center fielder Nate McLouth returned to the lineup after missing six games with a strained oblique muscle in his right side. Shortstop Jack Wilson, on the disabled list with a sprained l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-2209.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals are mired in their first extended losing streak of the season. Facing the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates might be what they need to end the skid.With each club trying to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, the Cardinals and Pirates begin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincy enjoying plane rides]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cincy-enjoying-plane-rides.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH - Manager Dusty Baker places a large premium on the important of getaway day - the last game of a series before hisCincinnatiReds leave town from home or the last game of any series on the road before his team moves on to the next city.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates SS Bixler struggling at the plate ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-ss-bixler-struggling-at-the-plate-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Brian Bixler's torrid spring training has not carried over since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Bixler is batting 3-for-15 (.200) in five starts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates speeding ahead without Doumit ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-speeding-ahead-without-doumit-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming into this season, thePirates were determined to make better use of what speed they have in the lineup.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers continue hot streak over Bucs ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-continue-hot-streak-over-bucs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates' pitchers gave up just seven hits tonight, but the Milwaukee Brewers made efficient use of them in an 8-5 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2196.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YATES SLIPPING IN RIGHTY SETUP ROLE PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/yates-slipping-in-righty-setup-role-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tyler Yates is aware of how it looks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOSING SKID TO MILWAUKEE HITS 16 PIRATES' LOSING SKID TO BREWERS HITS 16 BREWERS 7, PIRATES 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/losing-skid-to-milwaukee-hits-16-pirates-losing-skid-to-brewers-hits-16-brewers-7-pirates-4-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The number 17 already holds an ominous connotation for thePirates, as this could mark their 17th consecutive losing season and set a professional sports record.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2199.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Donnie Veal, a rookie Rule 5 draft pick with control problems, has not pitched since April 19. However, manager John Russell said Veal has been able to stay sharp by throwing in the bullpen with pitching coach Joe Kerrigan before games. --SS Jack Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2200.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates got one of their three injured regulars back Friday when center fielder Nate McLouth returned to the lineup after missing six games with a strained oblique muscle in his right side. Shortstop Jack Wilson, on the disabled list with a sprained l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2201.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe the Pirates won't ever beat Milwaukee again. The Pirates blew leads in both the eighth and ninth innings Monday night and lost their 16 straight game to the Brewers. Rickie Weeks' three-run home run off closer Matt Capps capped a four-run rally in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs' starter searches for answers after loss ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-starter-searches-for-answers-after-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Karstens is not sure what to fix because he does not yet know what is broken.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates GM: Pitchers' quick start will slow ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-gm-pitchers-quick-start-will-slow-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The numbers say thePirates' pitching ranks as the best in the major leagues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers continue dominance over Bucs ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-continue-dominance-over-bucs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates' bullpen unraveled in the final two innings Monday night and handed the Milwaukee Brewers a 7-4 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TROUBLES CONTINUE FOR STARTER KARSTENS PIRATES SHUT OUT FOR 3RD TIME IN 4 GAMES REDS 5, PIRATES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/troubles-continue-for-starter-karstens-pirates-shut-out-for-3rd-time-in-4-games-reds-5-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Too many home runs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2188.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAYERS ANTICIPATING BRIEF SERIES WITH BREWERS PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/players-anticipating-brief-series-with-brewers-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oh, no, not them again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2190.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson swung a bat Sunday for the first time since going on the disabled list April 25 and said he felt no pain. Wilson, who has been out with a sprained left middle finger, is expected to be activated when eligible this upcoming Sunday. --RHP C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2191.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates got one of their three injured regulars back Friday when center fielder Nate McLouth returned to the lineup after missing six games with a strained oblique muscle in his right side. Shortstop Jack Wilson, on the disabled list with a sprained l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2192.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will face their nemesis Monday night when they open a two-game home series against Milwaukee. The Brewers have won 15 straight games against the Pirates dating to last May 22. That is the longest streak in the major leagues since Oakland won 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates beat Reds 8-6, end 4-game skid ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-beat-reds-8-6-end-4-game-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Nate McLouth's first at-bat felt like dej? vu, it was because he faced the same circumstances a night earlier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto holds down Bucs in Reds' win ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cueto-holds-down-bucs-in-reds-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Johnny Cueto suffocated thePirates' offense Sunday, allowing just four singles in eight innings, as the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 5-0 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching, defense remain priorities for Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pitching-defense-remain-priorities-for-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for a silver lining after suffering back-to-back shutouts to Milwaukee and Cincinnati,Pirates manager John Russell took a back-to-basics approach by emphasizing the importance of pitching and defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLouth back in the Pirates' lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mclouth-back-in-the-pirates-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? One of thePirates' injured starters is back in the lineup - and another one isn't far away. Nate McLouth, who missed the past six games with a strained right oblique, started in center field and batted third on Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates continue Saturday success behind McLouth, beat Reds 8-6 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-continue-saturday-success-behind-mclouth-beat-reds-8-6-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Call him Mr. Saturday Night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Pirates Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/reds-pirates-preview-2183.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't waste any time snapping a lengthy scoreless streak and eventually their four-game slide on Saturday. The Cincinnati Reds hope Johnny Cueto is able to send the Pirates' offense into another drought.Cueto has allowed one run in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 8, Reds 6]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-8-reds-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two singles to start the first inning, then an apparent Nate McLouth double play grounder. The Pittsburgh Pirates began this game the same way they did in losing the night before, only with a much different result.McLouth's hard-hit ball caromed over seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates end scoring drought in big way]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-end-scoring-drought-in-big-way.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth's run-scoring single allowed Pittsburgh to stop a 22-inning scoreless streak in a span of only three batters and the Pirates held on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 on Saturday night as Ross Ohlendorf won his third in a row.McLouth had three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAITING TO EXHALE]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/waiting-to-exhale.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Were those actually ourPittsburghPirates near the top of the National League Central division this past week? Or was the team of the last 16 years lurking behind the scenes, waiting to make its gruesome reappearance?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2173.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KARSTENS IS FINED BUT NOT SUSPENDED PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/karstens-is-fined-but-not-suspended-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates starter Jeff Karstens was fined an undisclosed amount of money by Major League Baseball for hitting the Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun with a pitch Monday at Miller Park, according to a team source, but Karstens will not be suspended.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT RAINS ON DUKE'S PARADE IT RAINS ON DUKE'S PARADE HITTING SLUMP CONTINUES AS PIRATES' LOSING STREAK REACHES FOUR REDS 4, PIRAT]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/it-rains-on-duke-s-parade-it-rains-on-duke-s-parade-hitting-slump-continues-as-pirates-losing-streak-reaches-four-reds-4-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is one thing for thePirates to get mowed down by some of the National League's finest pitchers, as has happened in the early going against Chris Carpenter, Aaron Harang and Yovani Gallardo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson took light fielding practice for the first time since being placed on the disabled list last Saturday with a strained ligament in his left middle finger. Wilson has yet to be cleared to take batting practice but the Pirates are optimistic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2177.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rough week, losing two regulars in the span of five days as C Ryan Doumit suffered a broken right wrist and SS Jack Wilson also went on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger. Youngsters will be counted on to fill both spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2178.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is impossible to win a game by a 0-0 score regardless no matter how strong the pitching. The Pirates are finding that out despite having the best earned run average in the major leagues at 3.35. The Pirates were shut out for the second straight game Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Pirates Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/reds-pirates-preview-2179.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching staff has been among baseball's biggest early surprises, posting the majors' best ERA as the calendar turns from April to May.Their offense, however, is hardly keeping pace.The Pirates haven't scored a run in 22 consecutiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds blank Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/reds-blank-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth's return to the lineup wasn't enough for thePirates to reverse their offensive woes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A FIRST-STRIKE MENTALITY KEY TO PITCHING WELL FIRST-STRIKE MENTALITY IS KEY TO PITCHING SUCCESS PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/a-first-strike-mentality-key-to-pitching-well-first-strike-mentality-is-key-to-pitching-success-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To hear thePirates tell it, the foundation of pitching coach Joe Kerrigan's philosophy can be tidily summarized in two words: Strike one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: So far, no Rays of light for AL champ Tampa Bay ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/paul-hagen-so-far-no-rays-of-light-for-al-champ-tampa-bay-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THEPhillies and Rays shared the World Series spotlight last autumn. Over the winter they shared the knowledge that, of the last six teams that had competed in the Fall Classic, only one as much as made it back to the playoffs the following year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2165.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The kid gloves are off the Pirates' young pitchers when it comes to pitch counts. That was obvious Wednesday when right-hander Ian Snell was allowed to throw a career-high 131 pitches in a 1-0 loss at Milwaukee. The Pirates had been very cautious about al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2166.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche has turned his season around since a dreadful start. He is 16-for-47 (.340) with seven doubles and eight RBIs since starting off 0-for-18. LaRoche has also not made an error in his last 18 games after committing three in his first two ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2167.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rough week, losing two regulars in the span of five days as C Ryan Doumit suffered a broken right wrist and SS Jack Wilson also went on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger. Youngsters will be counted on to fill both spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy LaRoche getting in groove ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/andy-laroche-getting-in-groove-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- When someone pointed out to Andy LaRoche on Wednesday that two Milwaukee Brewers still didn't have a hit this year, thePirates' third baseman chuckled.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell shuts down Braun ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snell-shuts-down-braun-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? Milwaukee Brewers All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun, who publicly griped about being plunked byPirates pitcher Jeff Karstens in the series opener, didn't fare well againstPirates starter Ian Snell on Wednesday. Snell became the first pitcher to strikeout B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES  Julio trying to control his tendencies  Castro gives reliever some straight talk ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/notes-julio-trying-to-control-his-tendencies-castro-gives-reliever-some-straight-talk-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MilwaukeeBrewers pitching coach Billy Castro and right-handed reliever Jorge Julio sat in the team's lunch room and had a heart-to-heart chat Tuesday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS 1, PIRATES 0  He's an ace of all trades  Gallardo almost single-handedly completes sweep of Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-1-pirates-0-he-s-an-ace-of-all-trades-gallardo-almost-single-handedly-completes-sweep-of-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTHING BUT BLANKS AT MILLER PARK GALLARDO'S SHUTOUT, HR EXTENDS THE FRUSTRATION BREWERS 1, PIRATES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/nothing-but-blanks-at-miller-park-gallardo-s-shutout-hr-extends-the-frustration-brewers-1-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- So this is how the Brewers maintained their recent mastery over thePirates, yesterday recording their 18th consecutive victory inside Miller Park and 15th anywhere: with help, with hate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUFFY BOUNCES BACK WITH BREWERS PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duffy-bounces-back-with-brewers-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- Starting in center field yesterday was a 5-foot-10, 180-pound speedster and left-handed batter who made his major league debut in 2005 and showedPirates fans a pile of promise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2156.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rough week, losing two regulars in the span of five days as C Ryan Doumit suffered a broken right wrist and SS Jack Wilson also went on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger. Youngsters will be counted on to fill both spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell did his part to try to end the Pirates' long losing streak against Milwaukee on Wednesday, but it still wasn't enough. Snell allowed only one run in seven innings, but the Pirates lost 1-0, their 15th straight defeat at the hands of the Brewers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ian Snell threw a career-high 131 pitches Wednesday as he took the loss despite giving up only one run in seven innings. His previous high was 120 on Aug. 19, 2007, against Philadelphia. The knock on Snell coming up through the minor leagues was tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAUN'S BAT GETS WARMED UP]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/braun-s-bat-gets-warmed-up.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Braun has never been short on confidence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Pirate Duffy gets shot with Brewers ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/former-pirate-duffy-gets-shot-with-brewers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers reserve outfielder Chris Duffy is hitless in seven at-bats this season, but the formerPirate feels fortunate to be in any clubhouse right now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs' miseries continue in Milwaukee ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-miseries-continue-in-milwaukee-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE ? ThePirates have lost to many teams in many ballparks during their 16-year losing skid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers' Gallardo outduels Bucs' Snell ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-gallardo-outduels-bucs-snell-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- Ian Snell threw a career-high 131 pitches Wednesday afternoon, but just one will haunt him -- a seventh-inning slider that didn't slide.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS RETALIATE, SORT OF, AFTER KARSTENS HITS BRAUN PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-retaliate-sort-of-after-karstens-hits-braun-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- Jeff Karstens threw a pitch up, and Milwaukee's Ryan Braun threw down a gauntlet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HEX GOES ON AND ON PIRATES LOSE 14TH IN ROW TO BREWERS BREWERS 6 PIRATES 5 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/the-hex-goes-on-and-on-pirates-lose-14th-in-row-to-brewers-brewers-6-pirates-5-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- And so Milwaukee's mojo continues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinnaminson profits from experience ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cinnaminson-profits-from-experience-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Baseball season started, Cinnaminson head coach Kevin Merrill expected improvement from last season based on an experienced group returning from an 8-12 squad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2148.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche's career-high 11-game hitting streak was snapped as he went 0-for-3 Tuesday with a hit by pitch. LaRoche is hitting .250, a vast improvement from the beginning of the season, when he started 0-for-18. --LF Nyjer Morgan's eight-game hitti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2149.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rough week, losing two regulars in the span of five days as C Ryan Doumit suffered a broken right wrist and SS Jack Wilson also went on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger. Youngsters will be counted on to fill both spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2150.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there is a burgeoning rivalry between the Pirates and the Brewers, it sure is a lopsided one. Pittsburgh lost its 14th consecutive game to Milwaukee on Tuesday night, 6-5, the longest active streak between two clubs in the major leagues. The Pirates ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman sends down Pirates in 1st save for Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hoffman-sends-down-pirates-in-1st-save-for-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman said it felt different. The result was the same.The all-time saves leader notched his first with Milwaukee and the Brewers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOFFMAN PERFECT IN SEASON DEBUT ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hoffman-perfect-in-season-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman was asked how he thought the Miller Park faithful would react when he made his debut as theMilwaukeeBrewers' new closer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Brewers Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-brewers-preview-2153.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their best pitcher on the mound and a four-run lead to work with, the Pittsburgh Pirates seemed to be on their way to snapping their hex against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.Instead, they're still wondering what it will take to finally top Milwau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES' BULLPEN FAILS IN EIGHTH IN 10-5 LOSS BULLPEN FAILS IN EIGHTH AS MILWAUKEE SCORES 5 BREWERS 10, PIRATES 5 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-bullpen-fails-in-eighth-in-10-5-loss-bullpen-fails-in-eighth-as-milwaukee-scores-5-brewers-10-pirates-5-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- Make it 16 in a row in Miller Park. Make it 13 in a row anywhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOUMIT HELPING TEAM WHILE ON DL PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/doumit-helping-team-while-on-dl-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Doumit has a sizable cast on his surgically repaired right wrist.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2138.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates' bullpen finally lived down to so many people's expectations Monday night in a 10-5 loss at Milwaukee. Relievers Tyler Yates and John Grabow combined to give up five runs in the eighth inning as the Brewers snapped a 5-5 tie. Yates walked Bill]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2139.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Nyjer Morgan certainly is not the reason why the Pirates had lost 13 consecutive games to the Brewers and 16 straight at Miller Park through Monday. Morgan was 2-for-4 with three runs scored to raise his career batting average against the Brewers to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2140.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rough week, losing two regulars in the span of five days as C Ryan Doumit suffered a broken right wrist and SS Jack Wilson also went on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger. Youngsters will be counted on to fill both spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Brewers Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-brewers-preview-2141.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's at least a glimmer of optimism around the Pittsburgh Pirates these days after they've raced out to their fastest start in seven years. Things might look even brighter for the Pirates if they could find a way to avoid the Milwaukee Brewers.The Pira]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 10, Pirates 5]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-10-pirates-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman waited so long for his first appearance with Milwaukee that he got a call from manager Ken Macha asking him if he still wanted to pitch.Rickie Weeks broke open a tie game in the eighth inning with a run-scoring fielder's choice that sparked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weeks sparks 5-run outburst for Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/weeks-sparks-5-run-outburst-for-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman waited so long for his first appearance with Milwaukee that he got a call from manager Ken Macha asking him if he still wanted to pitch.Rickie Weeks broke open a tie game in the eighth inning with a run-scoring fielder's choice that sparked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohlendorf, Pirates able to befuddle Padres ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/ohlendorf-pirates-able-to-befuddle-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO ? Leave it to a Princeton guy to think too much on the pitcher's mound.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIXLER CALLED UP, MATCHES RBI TOTAL FROM 2008 PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bixler-called-up-matches-rbi-total-from-2008-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO -- Brian Bixler, in his fourth big-league plate appearance and his second swing of the season, after flying out the previous at-bat, knocked a two-run double into right field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DISHING OUT ALL THE HURT PIRATES DISHING OUT HURT ON FOES PIRATES 8, PADRES 3 NAMES SUCH AS DIAZ, BIXLER AND YES, EVEN ADAM LARO]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/dishing-out-all-the-hurt-pirates-dishing-out-hurt-on-foes-pirates-8-padres-3-names-such-as-diaz-bixler-and-yes-even-adam-laroche-powering-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO -- The heck with the hurtPirates. Ryan Doumit? Nate McLouth? Jack Wilson? Who needs them?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2129.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rough week, losing two regulars in the span of five days as C Ryan Doumit suffered a broken right wrist and SS Jack Wilson also went on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger. Youngsters will be counted on to fill both spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2130.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Jack Wilson's sprained left middle finger finally sent him to the 15-day disabled list Sunday after causing him to miss four of the previous 10 games. Shortstop Brian Bixler was recalled from Class AAA Indianapolis to take Wilson's roster spot a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2131.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Craig Hansen was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, retroactive to April 20, with neck spasms. Hansen said he began experience pain in his neck midway through spring training and it got worse in the past week. The Pirates had been using Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB clubs await thaw in relations with Cuba ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mlb-clubs-await-thaw-in-relations-with-cuba-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO ? The angry stares Rene Gayo used to receive from Cuban Baseball coaches have begun to melt into smiles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates OF McLouth's injury 'a little better' ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-of-mclouth-s-injury-a-little-better-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO ? ThePirates are not ruling out a trip to the disabled list for center fielder Nate McLouth, who on Saturday missed his second straight game with a strained right oblique.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke, Pirates pound way past Padres ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-pirates-pound-way-past-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO ? Despite a lineup that is getting more patchwork every day, thePirates keep chugging along.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs dump Peavy, Padres ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-dump-peavy-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO ? Adam LaRoche drilled a pair of home runs and Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven strong innings Sunday, as thePirates routed the San Diego Padres, 8-3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez taken to hospital after reaction]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rodriguez-taken-to-hospital-after-reaction.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Padres shortstop Luis Rodriguez had an allergic reaction Saturday to something he ate, sending him to the hospital.The team said he was being held overnight for observation and was resting comfortably."It happened so fast," manager Bud Black said after Sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Padres Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-padres-preview-2120.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy has been far from dominant in his first four starts this season, and in his latest outing the San Diego Padres' ace looked downright mediocre.His track record against the Pittsburgh Pirates, on the other hand, has been nothing short of spectacu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 10, Padres 1]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-10-padres-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke and the Pittsburgh Pirates are confident they can win on the road and at home.Duke was dominant into the ninth inning to win consecutive road starts for the first time in four years, Craig Monroe and Freddy Sanchez each had three hits and Pittsb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke, Pirates have easy time with Padres]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-pirates-have-easy-time-with-padres.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Zach Duke was dominant into the ninth inning to win consecutive road starts for the first time in four years, Craig Monroe and Freddy Sanchez each had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 10-1 Saturday night.Duke (3-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates lose to Padres in 11 innings ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-lose-to-padres-in-11-innings-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO ? ThePirates lost another key piece of their lineup Friday, then lost a game, 4-3, in 11 innings against the San Diego Padres.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates place Hansen on DL with neck spasms]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-place-hansen-on-dl-with-neck-spasms.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates placed reliever Craig Hansen on the 15-day disabled list Saturday and recalled right-hander Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis before their game against the San Diego Padres.Hansen has been bothered by neck spasms. He has no recor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Padres Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-padres-preview-2125.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a surprising start, the San Diego Padres appeared to be falling back to reality with three straight losses heading into a weekend series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Maybe all they needed was a trip back home.After finishing off the Pirates in extra ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2126.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2110.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GILES' SINGLE IN 11TH SNAPS PIRATES' STREAK WINNING STREAK SNAPPED AT THREE PADRES 4 PIRATES 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/giles-single-in-11th-snaps-pirates-streak-winning-streak-snapped-at-three-padres-4-pirates-3-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO -- Without Nos. 3 and 4 hitters Nate McLouth, scratched after his right oblique muscle was strained in batting practice, and Ryan Doumit, whose wrist surgery a day earlier reportedly went well, thePirates scratched and banged but couldn't hold o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2112.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GERUT AT EASE IN PADRES OUTFIELD FORMER OF FINDS HIS PLACE PIRATES VS. PADRES PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/gerut-at-ease-in-padres-outfield-former-of-finds-his-place-pirates-vs-padres-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO -- After he admittedly quot;butted headsquot; withPirates management over his knee injury, after he was absent from the major leagues for 32 months recovering from the ensuing surgery that he sought against his previous employer's wishes, Jody G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2114.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ryan Doumit had successful surgery performed on his right wrist Thursday as a screw was inserted into the broken scaphoid bone. Doumit will be reevaluated in a month and could begin rehabilitation at that point, though it is expected to be at least tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2115.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Switch-hitting Delwyn Young, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for either two minor-leaguers to be named or cash considerations, isn't likely to get many starts -- the Pirates are set in the outfield with Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth and Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2116.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After losing their cleanup hitter earlier in the week, the Pirates may now be without their No. 3 hitter. Center fielder Nate McLouth was a late scratch before Friday night's 4-3 loss at San Diego in 11 innings because of a strained right oblique muscle. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Padres Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-padres-preview-2117.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a surprising start, the San Diego Padres appeared to be falling back to reality with three straight losses heading into a weekend series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Maybe all they needed was a trip back home.After finishing off the Pirates in extra ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres top Pirates in 11 to stop 3-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/padres-top-pirates-in-11-to-stop-3-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Giles has been around too long to let a season-opening slump get him down.Giles singled in the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Friday night to end a three-game skid.The Padres ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIDDLE RELIEVERS MAKING INROADS 3 MIDDLE RELIEVERS MAKING INROADS PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/middle-relievers-making-inroads-3-middle-relievers-making-inroads-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The score was tied, starter Paul Maholm was out of gas, and the phone rang in thePirates' bullpen with the summons from pitching coach Joe Kerrigan: "Get Chavez up."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Hot start proves Marlins will be a factor this year ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/paul-hagen-hot-start-proves-marlins-will-be-a-factor-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2103.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Nate McLouth is nearly impossible to throw out on the bases, as he has been caught stealing by a catcher just once in his five-year career. That happened April 22, 2008, when he was thrown out by Florida's Matt Treanor. McLouth has stolen 23 bases in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2104.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Switch-hitting Delwyn Young, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for either two minor-leaguers to be named or cash considerations, isn't likely to get many starts -- the Pirates are set in the outfield with Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth and Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2105.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two catchers on the Pirates' active roster have a grand total of eight games of major league experience. However, John Russell does not see that as cause for alarm. Instead, the manager sees the situation as an opportunity for rookies Jason Jaramillo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc's Maholm gets help for third win ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/buc-s-maholm-gets-help-for-third-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? Paul Maholm, who allowed four runs in six innings, didn't win a game last year in which he allowed more than three earned runs. On 11 different occasions last year, the tough-luck left-handed ace held the opponent to three runs or fewer, and still didn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' franchise value dips ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-franchise-value-dips-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team value and profit margin are going down, but thePirates are still making money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweep gives Bucs rare fast start ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sweep-gives-bucs-rare-fast-start-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the grand scheme, it's only three games better than average.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2109.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUN FACTOR PIRATES FINISH SWEEP MORGAN KEYS WINNING RALLY IN 6TH THAT COMPLETES SWEEP, IMPROVES MARK TO 9-6 PIRATES 7, MARLINS 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/fun-factor-pirates-finish-sweep-morgan-keys-winning-rally-in-6th-that-completes-sweep-improves-mark-to-9-6-pirates-7-marlins-4-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["This is fun."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAROCHE BURIES APRILS PAST PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/laroche-buries-aprils-past-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Meet Adam LaRoche, Mr. April.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2094.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Switch-hitting Delwyn Young, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for either two minor-leaguers to be named or cash considerations, isn't likely to get many starts -- the Pirates are set in the outfield with Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth and Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2095.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a career filled with horrible Aprils, first baseman Adam LaRoche is having a first month of the season to remember, and so are the Pirates. LaRoche went 4-for-5 with three doubles Wednesday as the Pirates beat Florida 7-4 to complete a three-game se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2096.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Delwyn Young had 14 pinch hits as a rookie with the Dodgers last season, ranking fourth in the National League. He came through with a pinch double in the sixth inning Wednesday for his first hit with the Pirates and scored the winning run. Young sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens, Pirates pick up slack in win ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/karstens-pirates-pick-up-slack-in-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few hours after finding out Tuesday that injured catcher Ryan Doumit will be out for at least two months, thePirates started picking each other up and chipping in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates complete three-game sweep of Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-complete-three-game-sweep-of-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam LaRoche matched his career-high with four hits and thePirates completed a three-game sweep of the Florida Marlins with a 7-4 victory this afternoon at PNC Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' Doumit out at least two months ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-doumit-out-at-least-two-months-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing the prospect of a two-month layoff due to a broken wrist,Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit was so frustrated he was willing to consider extreme measures.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates racking up the shutouts this season ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-racking-up-the-shutouts-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Monday's 8-0 victory against Florida was marked the first time thePirates have posted four shutouts in the first 13 games of a season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAKE IT 2 OVER .500 PIRATES 3 MARLINS 2 KARSTENS, SANCHEZ PROVIDE UPBEAT END TO A GLOOMY DAY ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/make-it-2-over-500-pirates-3-marlins-2-karstens-sanchez-provide-upbeat-end-to-a-gloomy-day-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates had a fairly lousy afternoon, learning of the loss of Ryan Doumit, but they had ample reason to upgrade those long faces after a 3-2 edging of the Florida Marlins last night before 9,917 at PNC Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOUMIT OUT 8-10 WEEKS DOUMIT WILL BE OUT UP TO 10 WEEKS PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/doumit-out-8-10-weeks-doumit-will-be-out-up-to-10-weeks-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates will be without Ryan Doumit, their catcher, cleanup hitter and maturing leader, for 8-10 weeks because of wrist surgery he is scheduled to have tomorrow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[34PT-1 JARAMILLO LOOKS FORWARD TO CHALLENGE PIRATES NOTEBOOK PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/34pt-1-jaramillo-looks-forward-to-challenge-pirates-notebook-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Jaramillo never swung a bat in a major league game until last week, and now he has to replace injured Ryan Doumit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinnaminson tops Delran in baseball ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cinnaminson-tops-delran-in-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In this soggy spring, Cinnaminson unbelievably has not been rained out, getting in nine games plus all six preseason contests. More remarkable is the way thePirates have been playing, with yesterday's 6-4 win over visiting Delran the latest example.By bea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2087.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Switch-hitting Delwyn Young, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for either two minor-leaguers to be named or cash considerations, isn't likely to get many starts -- the Pirates are set in the outfield with Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth and Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2088.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are off to an 8-6 start, which is something to celebrate for a franchise that has had 16 straight losing seasons, but the optimism became tempered Tuesday when it was learned catcher Ryan Doumit will miss at least two months with a broken scap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2089.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche batted cleanup Tuesday night and went 1-for-4 with an RBI, but manager John Russell said he has not decided on a permanent No. 4 hitter with Ryan Doumit out. He is likely to base his decision on who the opposing pitcher is in that partic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates able to hold off Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-able-to-hold-off-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few hours after finding outthat injured catcher Ryan Doumit will be out for at least two months, thePirates started picking each other up and chipping in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' Ohlendorf shuts down Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-ohlendorf-shuts-down-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins came to town Monday as the hottest team in the majors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2074.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[now, we really don't have any other update."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES COOL OFF RED-HOT MARLINS ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cool-off-red-hot-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hottest team in Major League Baseball?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOUMIT HAS INJURY TO WRIST ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/doumit-has-injury-to-wrist-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates will not know until today how much time, if any, catcher Ryan Doumit will have to miss to a right wrist injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MONROE A POWER SOURCE ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/monroe-a-power-source-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So wait, thePirates slip below .500 on Thursday against the awful Houston Astros, possibly for good, but pop up with a winning record again 48 hours later in a Baseball season already two weeks old?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Pirates: Pitching a shallow pool]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/on-the-pirates-pitching-a-shallow-pool.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the truest measure of a contender is its starting pitching, then thePirates likely find themselves a long ways off. Unless, of course, the rotation in Pittsburgh blossoms into something special.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeros all around again as Pirates cool off Marlins]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/zeros-all-around-again-as-pirates-cool-off-marlins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the Pittsburgh Pirates talked about the last couple of seasons was how good their mostly young starting pitching was going to be. The results never came close to meeting the expectations.Right now, the Pirates' pitching is exceeding all predictions, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2080.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are holding their breath on the status of catcher Ryan Doumit after he missed Monday night's 8-0 win over the Florida Marlins with a sore right wrist. Doumit underwent an MRI and X-ray Monday, and both were inclusive after he felt a pulling se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2081.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Nate McLouth continues to show great pop for a guy charitably listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. He hit his team-leading fourth home run of the season Monday night after having a team-best 26 last year. McLouth's homer Monday off the Marlins' Logan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2082.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Switch-hitting Delwyn Young, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for either two minor-leaguers to be named or cash considerations, isn't likely to get many starts -- the Pirates are set in the outfield with Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth and Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2065.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Switch-hitting Delwyn Young, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for either two minor-leaguers to be named or cash considerations, isn't likely to get many starts -- the Pirates are set in the outfield with Nyjer Morgan, Nate McLouth and Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2066.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates' team ERA is 3.34, quite an improvement from last year's 5.08 mark. They have pitched three shutouts in the first 12 games of the season and allowed three runs or fewer seven times, although they were spanked 11-1 by Atlanta on Sunday. Pittsbu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2067.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche has opened up his batting stance to enable him to see pitches longer and pull inside pitches. The move seems to be working as LaRoche is 6-for-12 since opening the season 0-for-18, despite going 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Sunday. --OF C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUKE STRUGGLES EARLY AND OFTEN BRAVES 11, PIRATES 1 SCORELESS STREAK ENDS IN FIRST AS BRAVES HALT FIVE-GAME SKID ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-struggles-early-and-often-braves-11-pirates-1-scoreless-streak-ends-in-first-as-braves-halt-five-game-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is the Zach Duke that everyone in Major League Baseball remembers from his phenomenal 2005 rookie uprising.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2069.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARLINS' STREAK PROVES MONEY ISN'T THE KEY PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/marlins-streak-proves-money-isn-t-the-key-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Up next for thePirates is an opponent with a payroll $15 million smaller than theirs, but with a record that is the envy of Major League Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 11, PIRATES 1: Batting slump broken, and Vazquez wins first]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/braves-11-pirates-1-batting-slump-broken-and-vazquez-wins-first.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh ---Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton turned to desperate measures late Sunday morning, threatening to shave the heads of right fielder Jeff Francoeur and pitcher Jair Jurrjens if theBraves got shut out again by the Pittsburgh Pirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke, Pirates crushed by Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-pirates-crushed-by-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates left-hander Zach Duke came back down to earth today, landing with a thud in an 11-1 loss against the Atlanta Braves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple plays aren't as rare as one might expect ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/triple-plays-aren-t-as-rare-as-one-might-expect-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam LaRoche needed only 22 major league games to be on the good end of a triple play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm stellar as Bucs blank Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-stellar-as-bucs-blank-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.J. blinked -- and thePirates blanked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell, Monroe push Pirates to another shutout win over Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snell-monroe-push-pirates-to-another-shutout-win-over-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It had been a while since Craig Monroe made a curtain call.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Pirates Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/braves-pirates-preview-2060.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season is less than two weeks old, but the Pittsburgh Pirates have already seen a dramatic improvement from last year's awful pitching.Zach Duke looks to turn in another dominating performance and help the Pirates sweep a three-game series from the sl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monroe shines for Bucs in spot start]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/monroe-shines-for-bucs-in-spot-start.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Monroe came out of the dugout for a curtain cull following his second home run of the game.For the nine-year veteran, it was his official welcome to Pittsburgh."That was awesome," he said. "To be with a new team and to get that appreciation from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2062.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2063.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --INF Luis Cruz was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis to clear a spot on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2064.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Delwyn Young's debut with the Pirates was far from memorable but that didn't dampen the switch-hitting outfielder's enthusiasm for being with a new team. Young joined the Pirates on Friday night, two days after being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAHOLM, BULLPEN CLAMP DOWN ON ATLANTA PIRATES 3, BRAVES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-bullpen-clamp-down-on-atlanta-pirates-3-braves-0-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees. Johan Santana of the New York Mets. Cole Hamels of the world champion Philadelphia Phillies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2050.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 ROSTER MOVES MADE IN ATTEMPT TO BEEF UP BENCH PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/2-roster-moves-made-in-attempt-to-beef-up-bench-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates made two moves yesterday in an attempt to solidify their bench for the near and distant future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2052.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --INF Luis Cruz was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis to clear a spot on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2053.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Delwyn Young's debut with the Pirates was far from memorable but that didn't dampen the switch-hitting outfielder's enthusiasm for being with a new team. Young joined the Pirates on Friday night, two days after being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2054.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson was a late lineup scratch for the second time in three games because of a strained left middle finger. Wilson felt pain while taking batting practice. Wilson also did not start Wednesday against Houston, though, he did pinch hit in that g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL: BRAVES REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/baseball-braves-report.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh --- Nine games into his career,Braves rookie Jordan Schafer has experienced compressed versions of highs and lows that young hitters face frequently in the major leagues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES 3, BRAVES 0: Offense absent in plunge to .500 mark ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-3-braves-0-offense-absent-in-plunge-to-500-mark-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh --- If their maligned bullpen was perfect Friday night, theBraves still didn't have enough runs to win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Pirates Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/braves-pirates-preview-2057.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost as many games as they've won, but they wouldn't even be a .500 club without some excellent starting pitching.They'd love to include Ian Snell on their list of effective starters.Snell was better in his last outing after ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADAM LAROCHE ENJOYING EARLY SUCCESS AT THE PLATE ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/adam-laroche-enjoying-early-success-at-the-plate-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than just the summery weather feels un-April-like in Pittsburgh: How about Adam LaRoche batting .294?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BERKMAN'S BLAST THE DIFFERENCE BERKMAN'S BLAST BURIES PIRATES ASTROS 6, PIRATES 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/berkman-s-blast-the-difference-berkman-s-blast-buries-pirates-astros-6-pirates-3-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whatever thePirates' primary problem in their 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros yesterday at PNC Park, it surely was not effort.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2042.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Jason Jaramillo made his major league debut Thursday and went 1-for-3. His first hit was a single off the Astros' Russ Ortiz in the fourth inning. Jaramillo was acquired from Philadelphia in an offseason trade for C Ronny Paulino. --CF Nate McLouth ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2043.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --SS Jack Wilson returned to the starting lineup Thursday and went 0-for-3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2044.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Doumit got his first day off of the season Thursday, but the Pittsburgh catcher shouldn't expect too many others. The Pirates lose their cleanup hitter when Doumit is given a day off. Thus, manager John Russell isn't inclined to give Doumit as much r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berkman's homer boosts Astros to victory over Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/berkman-s-homer-boosts-astros-to-victory-over-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lance Berkman's three-run homer in the sixth inning today snapped a 3-all tie and boosted the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory against thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates acquire versatile Young from Dodgers ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-acquire-versatile-young-from-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By trading for Delwyn Young, thePirates did not necessarily add to their glut of outfielders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' offense awakens against Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/astros-offense-awakens-against-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros' offense, along with left-hander Mike Hampton, came back to life Wednesday against thePirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton, Astros warm up in the cold Lefty tosses 6 shutout innings in skid-ending win ASTROS: Hampton strikes out eight Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hampton-astros-warm-up-in-the-cold-lefty-tosses-6-shutout-innings-in-skid-ending-win-astros-hampton-strikes-out-eight-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offense? It's much ado about nothing Astros believe they have, or will have, what it takes ASTROS: Offense a no-show ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/offense-it-s-much-ado-about-nothing-astros-believe-they-have-or-will-have-what-it-takes-astros-offense-a-no-show-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston drops Bucs, 4-1 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/houston-drops-bucs-4-1-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros' offense was not going to stay grounded forever.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates trade minor leaguers for Dodgers outfielder Young ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-trade-minor-leaguers-for-dodgers-outfielder-young-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePirates have acquired outfielder Delwyn Young from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for two minor league players to be named later.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2034.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Karstens will be making his first start of the season Thursday after his scheduled start last Friday at Cincinnati was rained out. Karstens pitched a simulated game Monday in an effort to stay sharp. Pirates manager John Russell said Karstens w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2035.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --SS Jack Wilson was a late scratch from the lineup because of a strained ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2036.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Neal Huntington had been trying to acquire Delwyn Young from the Los Angeles Dodgers since practically the day he became the Pirates' general manager late in the 2007 season. The Pirates finally landed the switch-hitting outfielder Wednesday in a trade fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Pirates Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/astros-pirates-preview-2037.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros finally figured out how to score some runs after consecutive shutouts, and the result was just their second victory of the season.The Pittsburgh Pirates, meanwhile, are discovering their up-and-down offense has its own issues.Two teams ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros beat Pirates to snap 5-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/astros-beat-pirates-to-snap-5-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Hampton delivered a vintage performance.The Houston left-hander pitched six shutout innings and the Astros snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.Hampton (1-1) allowed four singles, walked ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates pick up Young from Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-pick-up-young-from-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired switch-hitting outfielder Delwyn Young from the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players or for cash.The Pirates made the move Wednesday after the Dodgers recalled Young on Monday from a rehabilitation assignme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2022.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy LaRoche is still the Pirates' starting third baseman. It's just that he hasn't been used like a starting third baseman in the early stages of the season. LaRoche has been held out of the lineup three times in the first seven games in favor of veteran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2023.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jimmy Barthmaier of Class AAA Indianapolis, who is on the 40-man roster, will miss a month because of a strained flexor mass in his pitching elbow. He made his major league debut with the Pirates last season. --RHP Bryan Morris of High Class A Lynch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2024.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Jeff Karstens threw a simulated game following Monday's home opener ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke silences Astros' bats in home opener ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-silences-astros-bats-in-home-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Candelaria. Bob Veale. Bob Moose. Doug Drabek. Bob Friend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' start encouraging ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-start-encouraging-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike the previous day, thePirates did not record a triple play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled chaos keeps PNC fans entertained ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/controlled-chaos-keeps-pnc-fans-entertained-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Wolff saw trouble coming.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates open with tribute ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-open-with-tribute-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a home opener that mixed the familiar air of optimism with a still-deep sense of sorrow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce's gaffe adds to bad day]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bruce-s-gaffe-adds-to-bad-day.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - In the ugliness of a 10-2 loss, it is difficult to smear the lipstick all over one face.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce drops a spot vs. lefty ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bruce-drops-a-spot-vs-lefty-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - It is not punishment or lack of confidence or a go-sit-inthe-corner type of thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2013.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2014.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMPLETE GAME DUKE, PIRATES SHUT OUT ASTROS, 7-0 HOME OPENER ??? PIRATES 7, ASTROS 0 IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY OF STRONG PITCHING, TIME]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/complete-game-duke-pirates-shut-out-astros-7-0-home-opener-pirates-7-astros-0-impressive-display-of-strong-pitching-timely-hitting-and-error-free-defense-entertains-overflow-crowd-at-pnc-park-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one golden afternoon, thePirates had it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAROCHE RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR AILING BACK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/laroche-receiving-treatment-for-ailing-back-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy LaRoche refuses to use his creaky back as an excuse for his 0-for-14 start or those three early errors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2017.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES TIP CAPS TO FALLEN OFFICERS PLAYERS, FANS HONOR THREE SLAIN CITY POLICEMEN AS 38,411 WATCH 7-0 WIN IN HOME OPENER ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-tip-caps-to-fallen-officers-players-fans-honor-three-slain-city-policemen-as-38-411-watch-7-0-win-in-home-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The promotional giveaway at yesterday's home opener was the traditional black Baseball cap with a bold gold letter familiar to all fans of thePirates, but a unique type of headgear made the biggest impression.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUKE'S GEM ADDS TO SPECIAL DAY COOK: GEM FROM DUKE ADDS TO SPECIAL DAY AT PNC ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-s-gem-adds-to-special-day-cook-gem-from-duke-adds-to-special-day-at-pnc-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You have no idea how meaningful Zach Duke's jewel of a start was yesterday at PNC Park. He didn't just pitch thePirates to a 7-0 win against the Houston Astros with a complete-game, four-hitter that thrilled a big opening-day crowd on an afternoon when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2020.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Zach Duke's four-hitter against Houston was the first shutout by a pitcher in a Pirates' home opener since John Candelaria blanked the Chicago Cubs on seven hits in 1978. It was Duke's second career shutout, as he checked the Giants on five hits las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2021.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --3B Andy LaRoche was held out of the lineup for the third time in the fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCCLATCHY ENJOYS NOT BEING IN FRONT ROW COOK: FORMER PIRATES CEO HAS LESS STRESSFUL SEAT ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mcclatchy-enjoys-not-being-in-front-row-cook-former-pirates-ceo-has-less-stressful-seat-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They can take thePirates away from Kevin McClatchy, but they can't take Kevin McClatchy away from thePirates. If you look closely at the home opener today at PNC Park, you'll see him in the primo seats behind home plate. No, not in the front row. Those da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THERE WERE BRIGHT SPOTS REDS BLANK PIRATES REDS 2, PIRATES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/there-were-bright-spots-reds-blank-pirates-reds-2-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Chuck Finder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIFFERENT FEEL FOR HOME OPENER PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/different-feel-for-home-opener-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- The P on their caps will be replaced by a PBP, headgear that the visiting team also will don for pregame introductions. Their left uniform sleeve will carry a commemorative patch bearing that same acronym for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-2007.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the Pirates, a 3-3 record on a road trip is not a bad thing. Considering they got only three hits off the Reds' Aaron Harang on Sunday at Cincinnati, were one-hit by St. Louis' Chris Carpenter in the final game of that series and were right in both ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-2008.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Nyjer Morgan continued his hot start. Morgan, who was so shaky in spring training he appeared to be in danger of losing his lineup spot, had two more hits, including a double, to raise his average to .423. --RHP Ian Snell was better than in his first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-2009.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates held their own in their season-opening road trip to St. Louis and Cincinnati and were buoyed by the fact that, even when they lost, they made a game of it. PLAYER NEWS: --3B Andy LaRoche remained hitless for the season, going 0-for-2 to run hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates pull off triple play against Reds, but still lose ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-pull-off-triple-play-against-reds-but-still-lose-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? ThePirates fell behind early and never recovered in a 2-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh, say can you ... sing the national anthem? ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/oh-say-can-you-sing-the-national-anthem-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost every sporting event in the United States starts the same way: The crowd stands, men doff their hats and a singer ? at home plate, the 50-yard line, mid-court or on the ice ? starts to sing:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates manage to blast past Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-manage-to-blast-past-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? It started with Paul Maholm's solid pitching, ended with catcher Ryan Doumit's ninth-inning grand slam and featured an impressive display of left fielder Nyjer Morgan's baserunning in between.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs backup catcher ready for debut ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-backup-catcher-ready-for-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- Jason Jaramillo knows his dream will be realized soon, very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night's game to be rescheduled ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/friday-night-s-game-to-be-rescheduled-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? ThePirates' game against the Cincinnati Reds, which was scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Friday, was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up at a later date, which hasn't been announced. The call was made at approximately 7:30 p.m., when the rain didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs backup catcher ready for debut  2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-backup-catcher-ready-for-debut--1998.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- Jason Jaramillo knows his dream will be realized soon, very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm's pitching solid as Pirates beat up on the Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-s-pitching-solid-as-pirates-beat-up-on-the-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? Paul Maholm pitched seven solid innings and catcher Ryan Doumit hit a ninth-inning grand slam to seal thePirates' 10-2 victory against the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon at the Great American Ball Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Reds Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-reds-preview-2000.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little extra time off may have been all the Pittsburgh Pirates needed to get their offense in gear.The Pirates look to build on their highest-scoring contest of the season and sweep a rain-shortened two-game series from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doumit slam highlights rout by Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/doumit-slam-highlights-rout-by-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Doumit settled in front of a laptop set up on a folding table in the middle of the clubhouse, reached for the mouse and selected the video of his last swing.The Pirates catcher clicked on it seven times, replaying the moment when he connected for his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds on deck ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/reds-on-deck-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEXT GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-2003.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1987.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOUT IN ELBOW CAUSES RUSSELL TO HAVE SURGERY GOUT CAUSES RUSSELL TO HAVE ELBOW SURGERY PIRATES VS. REDS, PPD. ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/gout-in-elbow-causes-russell-to-have-surgery-gout-causes-russell-to-have-elbow-surgery-pirates-vs-reds-ppd-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- After 16 losing seasons and a bunch of unsuccessful five-year plans it has come to this for thePirates:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SINKER LEADS TO STRONG PERFORMANCE BY OHLENDORF PIRATES NOTEBOOK  2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sinker-leads-to-strong-performance-by-ohlendorf-pirates-notebook--1989.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major LeagueBaseballdaily report]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HADDIX'S GHOST HOVERED OVER ST. LOUIS THURSDAY ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/haddix-s-ghost-hovered-over-st-louis-thursday-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- Holy ghost of Harvey Haddix, imagine if thePirates were actually no-hit by St. Louis' Chris Carpenter and had won that game Thursday ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 More Added To Roster]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/2-more-added-to-roster.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BARNSTORMERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1992.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are healthy, with only one player on the disabled list. However, their manager isn't so fortunate. John Russell underwent surgery Friday morning to have deposits caused by gout removed from his left elbow. Russell had been hurting for the last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1993.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Luis Cruz has good memories of Great American Ball Park -- he singled off Reds right-hander Aaron Harang for his first major league hit last Sept. 2. Cruz, a rookie, is clearly the 25th man on the roster and figures to see little playing time. INF R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1994.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rather uneventful spring when it came to roster moves, with no major injuries that required disabled-list stints or players who came out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Jeff Karstens, who was scheduled to st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs, Reds game postponed ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-reds-game-postponed-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ??? ThePirates game against the Cincinnati Reds, which was scheduled for a 7:10 p.m. start tonight, has been postponed due to rain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SINKER LEADS TO STRONG PERFORMANCE BY OHLENDORF PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sinker-leads-to-strong-performance-by-ohlendorf-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- Ross Ohlendorf came to the Pirates with a reputation for throwing hard and having plenty of options, from slider to changeup to curveball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES LACK THUMP, AND THAT'LL HURT PIRATES' LACK OF THUMP HURTS ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-lack-thump-and-that-ll-hurt-pirates-lack-of-thump-hurts-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAD ROLLS PLAGUE PIRATES BAD ROLLS SET STAGE FOR SPLIT OF SERIES CARDINALS 2 PIRATES 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bad-rolls-plague-pirates-bad-rolls-set-stage-for-split-of-series-cardinals-2-pirates-1-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS -- Two rolling balls that narrowly eluded the gloves of diving second basemen played a paramount role in the Pirates' 2-1 loss to theSt.LouisCardinals yesterday at Busch Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1981.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[subhead>n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1982.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[subhead>??? Thursday's game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1983.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1984.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Karstens will make his first start of the season Friday when he faces the Reds in the opener of a three-game series in Cincinnati. Karstens won the fifth starter's job despite having a 6.17 ERA in exhibition games this spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1985.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rather uneventful spring when it came to roster moves, with no major injuries that required disabled-list stints or players who came out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. 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Ford jammed his wrist while diving for a groundball in an exhibition ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1971.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rather uneventful spring when it came to roster moves, with no major injuries that required disabled-list stints or players who came out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. PLAYER NEWS: --LHP Zach Duke matched his road victory tot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-1972.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates hadn't won a season series in St. Louis this decade prior to taking five of nine meetings there in 2008.With another victory, they'll have a great head start toward doing it again.The Pirates will try to leave Busch Stadium with the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke recaptures rookie form as Bucs top Cards]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-recaptures-rookie-form-as-bucs-top-cards.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke looked like a rookie against the St. Louis Cardinals. That was more than fine by him.Still trying to recapture the touch that made him so good in his first season, Duke pitched into the seventh inning Wednesday night and led the Pittsburgh Pirat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros 3, Cubs 2 10 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 3B LaRoche sits after 3 errors in 2 games]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-3b-laroche-sits-after-3-errors-in-2-games.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Andy LaRoche is not in the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup, a day after he dropped a pop-up for his third error in the first two games of the season.Ramon Vazquez started in place of LaRoche, who's also 0-for-6 at the plate against the St. Louis ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With season underway, big names still teamless]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/with-season-underway-big-names-still-teamless.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you pair these faces to the places they'll end up? Ken Rosenthal thinks the answers may not reveal themselves until July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story lines to watch ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/story-lines-to-watch-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Imagine for a moment that today is April 3, 2008, not 2009. The Baseball season is about to get under way. What are the most unlikely developments you can think of that might happen over the next six months? } How about the Tampa Bay Rays going to the Wor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1963.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates manager John Russell didn't wait long to tinker with the lineup, making a change in the second game of the season. Infielder/outfielder Eric Hinske started in right field in place of Brandon Moss in a 9-3 loss at St. Louis on Tuesday night. Hinske]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1964.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche and 3B Andy LaRoche batted fifth and sixth in the order Monday to become the first set of brothers to hit back-to-back in the Pirates lineup since Hall of Famers Lloyd and Paul Waner batted first and second for a majority of the 1938 sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1965.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates had a rather uneventful spring when it came to roster moves, with no major injuries that required disabled-list stints or players who came out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. PLAYER NEWS: --LHP Donnie Veal's major league debut was q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-1966.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each new baseball season has its share of surprising changes, but there's nothing surprising or new about Albert Pujols' success against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pujols seeks a third straight strong performance Wednesday night when the St. Louis Cardinals c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lohse goes 7 strong as Cards get first win]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/lohse-goes-7-strong-as-cards-get-first-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lohse is sure glad he doesn't have to face Albert Pujols and the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals' stacked lineup.Pujols hit a two-run homer and reached base five times, Lohse pitched seven innings and the Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-1968.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A surprisingly successful 2008 season helped revive Kyle Lohse's career enough to earn him a future with the St. Louis Cardinals.Lohse hopes to build off last season's success starting Tuesday night when he tries to help the Cardinals bounce back from a f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1955.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was only one minor surprise in John Russell's season-opening lineup Monday. The Pirates manager flip-flopped third baseman Andy LaRoche and right fielder Brandon Moss. LaRoche batted sixth and Moss seventh after hitting in reverse order during sprin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1956.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Craig Monroe was the only non-roster player to make the opening-day roster after leading the club with eight home runs and 16 RBIs in exhibition play. Monroe's eight homers were the most by a Pirates' player in spring training since Craig Wilson hit ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1957.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. PLAYER NOTES: --RHP Ian Snell will start Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-1958.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A surprisingly successful 2008 season helped revive Kyle Lohse's career enough to earn him a future with the St. Louis Cardinals.Lohse hopes to build off last season's success starting Tuesday night when he tries to help the Cardinals bounce back from a f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Cardinals 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-cardinals-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Wilson waited until the Pittsburgh Pirates were down to their last strike before coming through.Wilson's three-run double on an 0-2 fastball capped a four-run ninth inning off hard-throwing Jason Motte, leading Pittsburgh to an opening 6-4 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs stun Cards after rookie closer blows save]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-stun-cards-after-rookie-closer-blows-save.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Wilson gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a dramatic opening-day victory.With the Pirates down to their last strike, Wilson hit a three-run double to cap a four-run ninth inning off rookie closer Jason Motte, leading Pittsburgh over the St. Louis Cardinals ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAY BALL! ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/play-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-1962.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reigning NL MVP Albert Pujols did everything he could to carry the Cardinals last season, but with a patchwork pitching staff beset by injuries, St. Louis finished short of the postseason for the second straight year.They also missed the playoffs because ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1948.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1949.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, quite frankly, would not be the opening-day starter on many other clubs. After all, he was 9-9 with a 3.71 ERA in 31 starts last season. Yet, Maholm will be on the mound Monday when the Pirates open against the Cardinals and Adam ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1950.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Craig Monroe was the only non-roster player to make the opening-day roster after leading the club with eight home runs and 16 RBIs in exhibition play. Monroe's eight homers were the most by a Pirates' player in spring training since Craig Wilson hit ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates Roster]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/2009-pittsburgh-pirates-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Cardinals Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-cardinals-preview-1952.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reigning NL MVP Albert Pujols did everything he could to carry the Cardinals last season, but with a patchwork pitching staff beset by injuries, St. Louis finished short of the postseason for the second straight year.They also missed the playoffs because ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1953.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Reds 5 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-reds-5-1954.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It started with boos from a sparse crowd and ended on a run set up by a balk. Not how the Cincinnati Reds wanted their Florida finale to go.Fans booed the mayor before Cincinnati's final spring training game in Florida, and the Reds wrapped up a dozen yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Pirates 6]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/twins-7-pirates-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau wrapped up a big spring, doubling and driving in three runs Saturday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.The former AL MVP hit .394 with three home runs in 14 exhibition games for the Twins. He also went 4-for-9 for Canad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1943.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1944.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1945.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Chavez won the final spot on the roster basically by default because RHP Even Meek has not pitched since March 20, first because of a tired shoulder and then bronchitis. Meek was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis to rebuild his arm strength w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Reds 5 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-reds-5-1946.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It started with boos from a sparse crowd and ended on a run set up by a balk. Not how the Cincinnati Reds wanted their Florida finale to go.Fans booed the mayor before Cincinnati's final spring training game in Florida, and the Reds wrapped up a dozen yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 4, Pirates 3 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/red-sox-4-pirates-3-1947.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Maholm made one spring-training start too many.Maholm allowed three runs in four innings of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday."Today was the first day I felt bad," said Maholm, who has a 1.52 ERA in six spring starts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1936.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1937.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1938.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jesse Chavez won the final spot on the roster basically by default because RHP Even Meek has not pitched since March 20, first because of a tired shoulder and then bronchitis. Meek was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis to rebuild his arm strength w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 4, Pirates 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/twins-4-pirates-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke pitched five shutout innings for Pittsburgh and Minnesota's Kevin Slowey also did well in his final spring start as the Pirates and Twins played to a 4-4 tie in 10 innings on Friday.Duke gave up four hits and struck out two. The Twins scored fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Reds 5 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-reds-5-1940.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It started with boos from a sparse crowd and ended on a run set up by a balk. Not how the Cincinnati Reds wanted their Florida finale to go.Fans booed the mayor before Cincinnati's final spring training game in Florida, and the Reds wrapped up a dozen yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1941.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1929.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Karstens edged RHP Virgil Vasquez for the last spot in the rotation. Karstens had a 6.17 ERA in 23 1/3 spring innings. Vasquez, who had a 7.62 ERA in 13 innings, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis. --CF Andrew McCutchen, a top prospect who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1930.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1931.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Reds 5 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-reds-5-1932.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It started with boos from a sparse crowd and ended on a run set up by a balk. Not how the Cincinnati Reds wanted their Florida finale to go.Fans booed the mayor before Cincinnati's final spring training game in Florida, and the Reds wrapped up a dozen yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates split squad loses to college team]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-split-squad-loses-to-college-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Virgil Vasquez struggled for a Pirates split squad of minor leaguers in a 6-4 loss to Manatee Community College on Thursday, just days after he was beaten out for a spot in Pittsburgh's rotation.Derek Luciano hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1934.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens named No. 5 starter for Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/karstens-named-no-5-starter-for-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jeff Karstens has won the final spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation.Karstens locked up the job Wednesday, when the team optioned right-hander Virgil Vasquez to Triple-A Indianapolis. That ended a five-week spring training battle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1923.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1924.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Karstens edged RHP Virgil Vasquez for the last spot in the rotation. Karstens had a 6.17 ERA in 23 1/3 spring innings. Vasquez, who had a 7.62 ERA in 13 innings, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis. --CF Andrew McCutchen, a top prospect who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1925.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 4, Pirates 3]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/red-sox-4-pirates-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Maholm made one spring-training start too many.Maholm allowed three runs in four innings of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday."Today was the first day I felt bad," said Maholm, who has a 1.52 ERA in six spring starts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens wins final Pirates rotation spot]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/karstens-wins-final-pirates-rotation-spot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jeff Karstens won the final spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation.Karstens locked up the job Wednesday when right-hander Virgil Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis - ending a five-week competition in which neither pitche]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1928.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1916.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Andrew McCutchen, a top prospect who hit .318 this spring, was reassigned to the Pirates' minor league camp. The 23-year-old spent last season with Class AAA Indianapolis. --INF Brian Bixler, who struggled offensively last year in his first taste of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1918.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 12, Pirates 8]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/twins-12-pirates-8.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins showed off their depth Tuesday with most of their regulars off because of personal reasons or minor injuries.Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer and Brian Buscher had three hits to lead the short-handed Twins to a 12-8 victory over the Pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Angels tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sources-angels-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1922.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1909.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1910.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Andrew McCutchen, a top prospect who hit .318 this spring, was reassigned to the Pirates' minor league camp. The 23-year-old spent last season with Class AAA Indianapolis. --INF Brian Bixler, who struggled offensively last year in his first taste of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1911.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Halos tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sources-halos-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1913.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 3, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-3-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ross Ohlendorf is proving that the Pittsburgh Pirates were right about him.The Pirates got the right-handed reliever from the Yankees as part of the trade for Xavier Nady last July, then put him in the rotation for the rest of the season. They kept him th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates send Andrew McCutchen to minor-league camp]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-send-andrew-mccutchen-to-minor-league-camp.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent center fielder Andrew McCutchen to minor league camp and optioned infielder Brian Bixler to Triple-A Indianapolis.The 22-year-old McCutchen is one of the team's top prospects and was a first-round draft pick in 2005. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 9, Pirates 8]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/yankees-9-pirates-8.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett and Zach Duke had both sparkled in spring training. The hitters finally figured them out Sunday.Burnett, one of two key free-agent pitchers signed by the Yankees during the offseason, allowed seven runs and 10 hits over 4 1-3 innings in New Y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1906.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1907.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Robinzon Diaz, who hit .423 this spring, and OF Steve Pearce, who batted .212, were optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis on March 28. Diaz lost the backup catcher's job to Jason Jaramillo, while Craig Monroe and Eric Hinske won the reserve outfield jobs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1908.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1899.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1900.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Robinzon Diaz, who hit .423 this spring, and OF Steve Pearce, who batted .212, were optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis on March 28. Diaz lost the backup catcher's job to Jason Jaramillo, while Craig Monroe and Eric Hinske won the reserve outfield jobs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1901.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 10, Phillies 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-10-phillies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew McCutchen is trying to push up the timetable for his arrival in Pittsburgh.McCutchen, the former first-round draft pick targeted to begin the season in Triple-A, homered and hit three doubles while going 5-for-5, leading Ian Snell and the Pirates o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates still uncertain where power will come from]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-still-uncertain-where-power-will-come-from.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates now have a single-A farm club nicknamed the Power. They didn't add the Charleston, W.Va.-based franchise because they felt it would reflect the offensive personality of their major league club.With only a week of spring training rem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates send down 3, choose Jaramillo as backup C]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-send-down-3-choose-jaramillo-as-backup-c.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates reduced their spring training roster to 37 players Saturday by optioning outfielder Steve Pearce and catcher Robinzon Diaz to Triple-A Indianapolis and assigning infielder Anderson Machado to their minor league camp.Diaz was sent do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1892.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will begin their pursuit of some inglorious history this season. Pittsburgh is one losing season away from making it 17 sub-.500 finishes in a row. That would break the American professional sports record they share with the 1933-48 Philadelph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1893.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Paul Maholm has not been officially announced as the Opening Day starter, but he had his turn in the rotation lined up so he can pitch April 6 at St. Louis. Maholm has had an outstanding spring, allowing one run and 10 hits in 19 2/3 innings for a 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1894.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster. ROTATION: 1. LHP Paul Maholm 2. RHP Ian Snell 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke, Morgan, bullpen are keys to Pirates season]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/duke-morgan-bullpen-are-keys-to-pirates-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The starting pitching should be better than a year ago - how could it not be, given the Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off their worst season on the mound in 55 years?The power? The Pirates are searching for it, as well as a reason to be optimistic followi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Pirates 1]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/blue-jays-4-pirates-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay already has that opening day look.The Blue Jays' 20-game winner was in start-of-the-season form, limiting the Pittsburgh Pirates to one run and four hits over seven innings of the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-1 victory on Friday night.Brad Emaus back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tabata: Wife claimed pregnancy, showed off baby]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tabata-wife-claimed-pregnancy-showed-off-baby.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata said Friday his much-older wife lied to him about being pregnant with his child before she was accused of abducting a 2-month-old baby girl, who has since been returned to her parents.Tabata, speaking publicly for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tabata: Wife lied to me about being pregnant]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tabata-wife-lied-to-me-about-being-pregnant.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata said Friday his much-older wife lied to him about being pregnant with his child before she was accused of abducting a 2-month-old baby girl, who has since been returned to her parents.Tabata, speaking publicly for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-1891.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates convinced Paul Maholm is new staff ace]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-convinced-paul-maholm-is-new-staff-ace.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every time the Pittsburgh Pirates believe they're developing a staff ace, a setback seems to follow. In the Pirates' case, a lot of setbacks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1887.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1888.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson left the March 25 game due to an asthma attack. He is batting .139 in Grapefruit League play. --LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1889.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB prospect's wife in bizarre baby abduction 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mlb-prospect-s-wife-in-bizarre-baby-abduction-1890.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata is not involved in any wrongdoing in a bizarre case in which his much-older wife is charged with abducting a 2-month-old baby girl from a Florida couple, police told the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1877.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1878.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1879.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson left the March 25 game due to an asthma attack. He is batting .139 in Grapefruit League play. --LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 4, Pirates 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rays-4-pirates-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Niemann helped his case for a spot in the Tampa Bay rotation with five sharp innings, and the Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Wednesday night.Niemann allowed a run on five hits and didn't walk a batter in front of a crowd of 6,771, the seventh s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates: Police say Tabata not linked to abduction]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-police-say-tabata-not-linked-to-abduction.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata is not involved in any wrongdoing in a bizarre case in which his much-older wife is charged with abducting a 2-month-old baby girl from a Florida couple, police told the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB prospect's wife in bizarre baby abduction]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mlb-prospect-s-wife-in-bizarre-baby-abduction.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata is not involved in any wrongdoing in a bizarre case in which his much-older wife is charged with abducting a 2-month-old baby girl from a Florida couple, police told the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges that wife took baby 'shock' MLB prospect]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/charges-that-wife-took-baby-shock-mlb-prospect.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top Pittsburgh Pirates minor league prospect Jose Tabata says he was "shocked" to find out his wife is accused of kidnapping a baby from a Florida couple.The 20-year-old outfielder said in a release Wednesday that he's "hurt, frustrated, and confused." Hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1885.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost art: Pirates believe they'll win again soon]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/lost-art-pirates-believe-they-ll-win-again-soon.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it will take another season or two, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are convinced they will soon rediscover the lost art of winning.The Pirates have been so bad for so long, so set in their can't-win-for-losing ways, that it's been 17 years since they ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1872.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation: RHP Jason Davis, RHP Jeff Karstens, RHP Ross ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1873.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1874.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Baby snatched from Fla. clinic found OK]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/police-baby-snatched-from-fla-clinic-found-ok.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A 2-month-old is back in the arms of her parents and the wife of a top Pittsburgh Pirates minor league prospect is suspected of taking the infant from a health clinic outside Tampa, authorities said Tuesday.Amalia Tabata Pereira, 43, was being questioned ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 5, Braves 2 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-5-braves-2-1876.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann will use the rest of spring training to become familiar with Atlanta's new starting pitchers. His swing is already set.McCann, who batted .333 for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, had singles in his first two at-bats as he returned to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' Wilson uses long spring to change swing]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-wilson-uses-long-spring-to-change-swing.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like the team he plays for, Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson believes it's time to stop being a follower and start being a leader.Wilson, now the clubhouse leader in seniority with eight seasons in Pittsburgh, is more conscious of helping to show the way on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1866.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1867.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation: RHP Jason Davis, RHP Jeff Karstens, RHP Ross ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1868.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-4-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to copy the Tampa Bay Rays' formula for going from bad to good in a short time. For at least one day, they figured out how to play the Rays' game.Zach Duke pitched five shutout innings and Jack Wilson's two doubles led to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates GM dissatisfied with bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-gm-dissatisfied-with-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates' underperforming bullpen is forcing general manager Neal Huntington to look outside the organization as the season gets closer.With two weeks of spring training remaining, Huntington said Sunday that only closer Matt Capps, left-han]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA ill-served by Johnson]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/team-usa-ill-served-by-johnson.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Letting Adam Dunn hit in the fifth was only one of Davey Johnson's absurd decisions in Team USA's loss, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks should be fine when Jeter vacates shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/yanks-should-be-fine-when-jeter-vacates-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter isn't getting any younger. And given what the Yanks have on the farm, Ken Rosenthal says they may make a request.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Pirates 0]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/reds-6-pirates-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Harang's rough March smoothed out considerably with an unusual performance for the relaxed world of spring training, where velocity, control and pitch selection matter much more than results.He didn't allow a hit.The Reds right-hander bounced back f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates: Must see more from Morgan in LF]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-must-see-more-from-morgan-in-lf.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The left fielder's job was Nyjer Morgan's to lose when the Pittsburgh Pirates started spring training. With two weeks of camp remaining, he apparently must prove he hasn't lost it.Morgan, the Pirates' fastest outfielder and a strong defensive player but o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1862.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1863.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation: RHP Jason Davis, RHP Jeff Karstens, RHP Ross ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1864.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Reds 5]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-reds-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With another sharp outing, Paul Maholm extended his scoreless streak to 15 2-3 innings and strengthened his bid to become the Pittsburgh Pirates' opening-day starter."I think everybody knows it will be Paul," Pittsburgh manager John Russell said after Sat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1853.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1854.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation: RHP Jason Davis, RHP Jeff Karstens, RHP Ross ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1855.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1856.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Twins 3(10) 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-4-twins-3-10--1857.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild.After dominating batters for much of spring training, Liriano walked four and allowed two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday."My second inning, I l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1846.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske felt funny about missing nearly three weeks in his first spring training with the Pirates. Thus, the infielder/outfielder was happy to get back into the lineup March 18 against Minnesota. He started in right field and 0-for-2 with a strikeout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1847.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzleanny, a 14-game winner in 2007, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis after struggling in spring training. That leaves four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation: RHP Jason Davis, RHP Jeff Karstens, RHP Ross ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1848.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 11, Pirates 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/red-sox-11-pirates-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dustin Pedroia had a hit and an RBI in his first game since straining an abdominal muscle 10 days ago while playing for the United States, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 Friday.Red Sox manager Terry Francona skipped the game to at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1850.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Twins 3(10) 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-4-twins-3-10--1851.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild.After dominating batters for much of spring training, Liriano walked four and allowed two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday."My second inning, I l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1841.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. "I love Pittsburgh, but I like to be outside, and it's hard to be outside in the winter when you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1842.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzelanny, who had a disappointing 2008 season and was struggling this spring, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis. Gorzelanny had allowed seven runs in nine innings of Grapefruit League action. RHP Virgil Vasquez, claimed off waivers from S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1843.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Twins 3(10) 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-4-twins-3-10--1844.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild.After dominating batters for much of spring training, Liriano walked four and allowed two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday."My second inning, I l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hoping to avoid 17th straight losing season]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hoping-to-avoid-17th-straight-losing-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Bucs struggled to a 95-loss campaign in '08. Now they hope the pieces are in place to avoid another embarrassing summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1836.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. "I love Pittsburgh, but I like to be outside, and it's hard to be outside in the winter when you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1837.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Gorzelanny, who had a disappointing 2008 season and was struggling this spring, was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis. 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ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Twins 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-4-twins-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild.After dominating batters for much of spring training, Liriano walked four and allowed two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday."My second inning, I l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates sent Gorzelanny to Triple-A Indianapolis]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-sent-gorzelanny-to-triple-a-indianapolis.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Gorzelanny, one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top two starters at the beginning of last season, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a surprising move Wednesday.The Pirates were unhappy with Gorzelanny's lack of progress coming off a seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1829.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1830.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. "I love Pittsburgh, but I like to be outside, and it's hard to be outside in the winter when you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1831.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss suffered a badly bruised and mildly sprained right thumb while attempting to make a diving catch in a March 7 exhibition game against Minnesota. While Moss is out indefinitely, doctors are confident he will be ready to play in the April ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA needs Rollins, not Jeter, at short]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/team-usa-needs-rollins-not-jeter-at-short.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What started as a touchy subject is about to develop into a full-blown controversy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 9, Pirates 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/yankees-9-pirates-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariano Rivera struck out two during a perfect fifth inning in his first game since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 on Tuesday night."I feel real good," Rivera said. "I don't want to say I was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 6, Pirates 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rays-6-pirates-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Maholm has had a stress-free spring.The Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander threw 4 2-3 shutout innings in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday and has allowed just one run in 13 2-3 innings in the Grapefruit League."I did give up my first walk toni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvarez among 8 Pirates cuts]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/alvarez-among-8-pirates-cuts.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Pedro Alvarez, the Pittsburgh Pirates' top draft pick last year, was among eight players sent back to their minor league camp on Monday.Alvarez and right-hander Ron Uviedo were optioned to Class A Lynchburg. Right-hander Jimmy Barthmaier was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1826.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1827.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. "I love Pittsburgh, but I like to be outside, and it's hard to be outside in the winter when you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1828.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss suffered a badly bruised and mildly sprained right thumb while attempting to make a diving catch in a March 7 exhibition game against Minnesota. While Moss is out indefinitely, doctors are confident he will be ready to play in the April ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 7, Rays 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-7-rays-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedro Alvarez showed off his power, and Tom Gorzelanny made another bid for a spot in Pittsburgh's rotation.Picked second overall in last year's draft, Alvarez hit a long homer in the ninth inning Sunday that helped the Pirates rally for a 7-7 tie with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1823.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss suffered a badly bruised and mildly sprained right thumb while attempting to make a diving catch in a March 7 exhibition game against Minnesota. While Moss is out indefinitely, doctors are confident he will be ready to play in the April ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1824.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1825.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. "I love Pittsburgh, but I like to be outside, and it's hard to be outside in the winter when you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hoping Rule 5 pickup pans out]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hoping-rule-5-pickup-pans-out.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will exit spring training with a Rule 5 player stashed in their bullpen.During the winter meetings in December, the Pirates used the Rule 5 draft to get left-hander Donnie Veal from the Chicago Cubs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 13, Pirates 10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/yankees-13-pirates-10.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ross Ohlendorf enjoyed facing his former team.The right-hander pitched four flawless innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 13-10 loss Saturday to a New York Yankees split squad.Ohlendorf left with a 2-0 lead after reaching his 55-pitch limit. The Yankee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1819.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss suffered a badly bruised and mildly sprained right thumb while attempting to make a diving catch in a March 7 exhibition game against Minnesota. While Moss is out indefinitely, doctors are confident he will be ready to play in the April ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1820.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. 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While Moss is out indefinitely, doctors are confident he will be ready to play in the April ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1814.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1815.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke tried to put last season as far behind as possible, which is why he moved from his offseason home in Pittsburgh back to his native Texas last fall. "I love Pittsburgh, but I like to be outside, and it's hard to be outside in the winter when you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Phillies 5]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-phillies-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Blanton bases his progress in spring training on more than just the scoreline.Blanton gave up gave up two runs on five hits in 4 2-3 innings of the Philadelphia Phillies' 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, but was pleased with the outing."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1808.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1809.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, catcher Ryan Doumit and center fielder Nate McLouth were the Pirates' three breakout players last season. All three were then signed to three-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration. Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1810.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss received good news after an exam of his right thumb March 9 in Pittsburgh. He was diagnosed with a mild sprain and a bruise, and the team expects he will be ready for the season opener. Moss was hurt March 7. --RHPs Romulo Sanchez, who h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Monroe homered three times against his former team Thursday, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.Monroe hit solo shots in the second and third innings off Scott Baker. In the sixth, he hit a two-run homer off re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions that must be made this spring]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/decisions-that-must-be-made-this-spring.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make David Price a starter? Sign Pudge or Pedro? Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1802.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1803.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, catcher Ryan Doumit and center fielder Nate McLouth were the Pirates' three breakout players last season. All three were then signed to three-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration. Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1804.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss received good news after an exam of his right thumb March 9 in Pittsburgh. He was diagnosed with a mild sprain and a bruise, and the team expects he will be ready for the season opener. Moss was hurt March 7. --RHPs Romulo Sanchez, who h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 2, Blue Jays 2(11)]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-2-blue-jays-2-11-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay has been sharp all spring.The right-hander pitched four innings Wednesday to stretch his shutout streak to nine, and the Toronto Blue Jays tied the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-all in 11 innings.Craig Monroe homered in the ninth for Pittsburgh.Paul M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod out until May ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/a-rod-out-until-may-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez's spring training saga took another unexpected turn: He's headed for hip surgery today that will sideline him for six-to-nine weeks -- and that's not all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way-1807.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why is he starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1797.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss received good news after an exam of his right thumb March 9 in Pittsburgh. He was diagnosed with a mild sprain and a bruise, and the team expects he will be ready for the season opener. Moss was hurt March 7. --RHPs Romulo Sanchez, who h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1798.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1799.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, catcher Ryan Doumit and center fielder Nate McLouth were the Pirates' three breakout players last season. All three were then signed to three-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration. Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way-1800.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why is he starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 10, Twins 1 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-10-twins-1-1801.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker took the mound with some extra financial security.The Twins' opening day starter struck out four batters in four innings against Pittsburgh on Saturday in his first spring appearance since signing a four-year contract worth $15.25 million, plu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1790.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Brandon Moss received good news after an exam of his right thumb March 9 in Pittsburgh. He was diagnosed with a mild sprain and a bruise, and the team expects he will be ready for the season opener. Moss was hurt March 7. --RHPs Romulo Sanchez, who h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1791.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1792.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, catcher Ryan Doumit and center fielder Nate McLouth were the Pirates' three breakout players last season. All three were then signed to three-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration. Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 15, Pirates 14(10)]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/red-sox-15-pirates-14-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester had much more to say about his changeup than he did about his future.The left-hander threw 57 pitches in his third spring training start, and a makeshift Boston Red Sox lineup outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates 15-14 on Monday in a 10-inning gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' OF Moss has sprained right thumb]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-of-moss-has-sprained-right-thumb.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates say outfielder Brandon Moss has only a bruise and mild sprain of his right thumb and should be ready for opening day.Moss injured his thumb Saturday and was examined at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Monday. He will ret]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way-1795.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why he's starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 10, Twins 1 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-10-twins-1-1796.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker took the mound with some extra financial security.The Twins' opening day starter struck out four batters in four innings against Pittsburgh on Saturday in his first spring appearance since signing a four-year contract worth $15.25 million, plu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 11, Astros 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-11-astros-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Backe is hoping one wrong step won't cost him a spot in the Houston Astros' rotation.Backe threw two scoreless innings Sunday before leaving Houston's 11-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates with a strained side muscle.Backe, trying to win a spot in H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why he's starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1786.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, catcher Ryan Doumit and center fielder Nate McLouth were the Pirates' three breakout players last season. All three were then signed to three-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration. Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1787.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP John Grabow was a late addition to the U.S. roster for the World Baseball Classic. He was chosen to replace Angels LHP Brian Fuentes, who was placed on the bereavement list. Grabow is one of four Pirates playing in the WBC. RHP Ian Snell and INF Ram]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1788.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 10, Twins 1 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-10-twins-1-1789.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker took the mound with some extra financial security.The Twins' opening day starter struck out four batters in four innings against Pittsburgh on Saturday in his first spring appearance since signing a four-year contract worth $15.25 million, plu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1779.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm, catcher Ryan Doumit and center fielder Nate McLouth were the Pirates' three breakout players last season. All three were then signed to three-year contracts to avoid salary arbitration. Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1780.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP John Grabow was a late addition to the U.S. roster for the World Baseball Classic. He was chosen to replace Angels LHP Brian Fuentes, who was placed on the bereavement list. Grabow is one of four Pirates playing in the WBC. RHP Ian Snell and INF Ram]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1781.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. 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Maholm is the only pitcher assured of a spot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Pirates 5]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/rays-8-pirates-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Carlos Pena just one pitch to get back in the swing for the Tampa Bay Rays.Pena doubled twice and drove in three runs in his spring debut, and the Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 Friday.Pena led the AL champions with 31 home runs and 102 RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1771.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, turning down a similar offer to remain with the Pirates. 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"In my mind, it was just a mere formality," gen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry impressive in debut]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/perry-impressive-in-debut.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BRADENTON, Fla. -- The public address announcer intoned: "Now pitching for the Tigers, Ryan Perry." Hundreds of seagulls hovered over the infield at McKechnie Field as cool winds swirled. Perry blew on his right hand before stepping onto the mound for his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ponson using WBC as big league tryout]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/ponson-using-wbc-as-big-league-tryout.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sidney Ponson looks at the World Baseball Classic as one big job interview.Ponson, a free-agent who has won just 14 games over the past three years, has not yet signed with a major league team for 2009. The right-hander hopes to attract attention by pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1758.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, turning down a similar offer to remain with the Pirates. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 125 games for Pittsburgh last season while playing the corner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1759.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1760.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Russell might have a record 28 games under .500 after just one season as a major league manager, but that did not keep the Pirates from picking up his option for 2010 before the exhibition season began. "In my mind, it was just a mere formality," gen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 2, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-2-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BRADENTON, Fla. - Sometimes, even Homer Bailey forgets he's just 22 years old."I have to kind of sit back and keep in mind that I still have a lot of time ahead of me and everything is a learning process," the Cincinnati Reds right-hander Bailey said. "In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth is getting more comfortable with each at-bat in spring training.McLouth hit a three-run homer Sunday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The outfielder went 2-for-3 after going hitless in his first two spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1755.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Russell might have a record 28 games under .500 after just one season as a major league manager, but that did not keep the Pirates from picking up his option for 2010 before the exhibition season began. "In my mind, it was just a mere formality," gen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1756.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, turning down a similar offer to remain with the Pirates. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 125 games for Pittsburgh last season while playing the corner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1757.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1749.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Russell might have a record 28 games under .500 after just one season as a major league manager, but that did not keep the Pirates from picking up his option for 2010 before the exhibition season began. "In my mind, it was just a mere formality," gen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1750.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, turning down a similar offer to remain with the Pirates. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 125 games for Pittsburgh last season while playing the corner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1751.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Astros 5]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-6-astros-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston's Brian Moehler dismissed the idea that spring training games are for working on your pitches.Moehler was solid Saturday in his spring debut, giving up a home run in two innings of the Houston Astros' 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates."Whether yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1753.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Pirates 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/braves-5-pirates-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny took the first step in putting his disappointing 2008 season behind him.The Pittsburgh Pirates' left-hander worked out of a jam and tossed two scoreless innings in a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday."It felt good. I felt strong out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1745.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the preseason publications pick the Pirates to finish last in the National League Central for a third straight season. Club president Frank Coonelly's message to the team: Don't believe everything you read. "Everyone thinks that we're just supposed to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1746.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Luis Cruz (left hip pointer) sat out the team's spring opener. He is not expected to return before Feb. 27. --INF Ruben Gotay signed a minor league deal with the Pirates, and he was assigned to the team's minor league spring camp. --LHP Phil Dumatra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1747.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1748.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1739.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the preseason publications pick the Pirates to finish last in the National League Central for a third straight season. Club president Frank Coonelly's message to the team: Don't believe everything you read. "Everyone thinks that we're just supposed to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1740.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Luis Cruz (left hip pointer) sat out the team's spring opener. He is not expected to return before Feb. 27. --INF Ruben Gotay signed a minor league deal with the Pirates, and he was assigned to the team's minor league spring camp. --LHP Phil Dumatra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1741.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 3, Red Sox 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-3-red-sox-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's Jon Lester is working on his changeup. Pittsburgh's Ian Snell wants to change his fortunes.Both took another step along those paths Thursday when they started against each other in the Pirates' 3-2 exhibition win over the Red Sox.The 6-foot-2, le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1743.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1733.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the preseason publications pick the Pirates to finish last in the National League Central for a third straight season. Club president Frank Coonelly's message to the team: Don't believe everything you read. "Everyone thinks that we're just supposed to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1734.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Luis Cruz (left hip pointer) sat out the team's spring opener. He is not expected to return before Feb. 27. --INF Ruben Gotay signed a minor league deal with the Pirates, and he was assigned to the team's minor league spring camp. --LHP Phil Dumatra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1735.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 8, Phillies 2]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-8-phillies-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamie Moyer had a bus to catch Wednesday after he pitched two scoreless innings in the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-2 exhibition loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates.And it wasn't the team bus back to the Phillies' complex in Clearwater, Fla."In about 40 minut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/grapefruit-league-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1738.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1729.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1730.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Feb. 18, the first time he had thrown off a mound since July 7, when he faced Houston. Dumatrait underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in August and had some setbacks in his recovery during the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1731.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell gets extension to manage Pirates in 2010 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/russell-gets-extension-to-manage-pirates-in-2010-1732.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up manager John Russell's contract option for 2010 despite going 67-95 in his first season.General manager Neal Huntington called the decision easy, although the club has been in spring training only a week."J.R. met or excee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1724.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the preseason publications pick the Pirates to finish last in the National League Central for a third straight season. Club president Frank Coonelly's message to the team: Don't believe everything you read. "Everyone thinks that we're just supposed to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1725.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Feb. 18, the first time he had thrown off a mound since July 7, when he faced Houston. Dumatrait underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in August and had some setbacks in his recovery during the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1726.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell gets extension to manage Pirates in 2010 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/russell-gets-extension-to-manage-pirates-in-2010-1727.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up manager John Russell's contract option for 2010 despite going 67-95 in his first season.General manager Neal Huntington called the decision easy, although the club has been in spring training only a week."J.R. met or excee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates, McLouth agree at 3 years, $15.75M 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-mclouth-agree-at-3-years-15-75m-1728.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Nate McLouth reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday on a $15.75 million, three-year contract that includes a team option for 2012.The agreement was struck hours before the scheduled start of a salary arbitration hearing in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell gets extension to manage Pirates in 2010 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/russell-gets-extension-to-manage-pirates-in-2010-1719.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up manager John Russell's contract option for 2010 despite going 67-95 in his first season.General manager Neal Huntington called the decision easy, although the club has been in spring training only a week."J.R. met or excee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1720.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the preseason publications pick the Pirates to finish last in the National League Central for a third straight season. Club president Frank Coonelly's message to the team: Don't believe everything you read. "Everyone thinks that we're just supposed to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1721.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Feb. 18, the first time he had thrown off a mound since July 7, when he faced Houston. Dumatrait underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in August and had some setbacks in his recovery during the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1722.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. 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LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. 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Club president Frank Coonelly's message to the team: Don't believe everything you read. "Everyone thinks that we're just supposed to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1710.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Feb. 18, the first time he had thrown off a mound since July 7, when he faced Houston. Dumatrait underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in August and had some setbacks in his recovery during the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1711.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. 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LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. 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LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1698.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny says he is ready to put a miserable 2008 season behind him. He has lost 15 pounds and a new closely-cropped haircut is at symbolic of change. The left-hander seemed poised to become of the better starting pitchers in the National League in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1699.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Nate McLouth remains on course to go to an arbitration hearing Feb. 17 in Phoenix. He is seeking a $3.8 million salary for 2009, while the Pirates are offering $2.7 million. McLouth won a Gold Glove and played in the All-Star Game last season in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1692.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1693.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny says he is ready to put a miserable 2008 season behind him. He has lost 15 pounds and a new closely-cropped haircut is at symbolic of change. The left-hander seemed poised to become of the better starting pitchers in the National League in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1694.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Nate McLouth remains on course to go to an arbitration hearing Feb. 17 in Phoenix. He is seeking a $3.8 million salary for 2009, while the Pirates are offering $2.7 million. McLouth won a Gold Glove and played in the All-Star Game last season in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1689.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny says he is ready to put a miserable 2008 season behind him. 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LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League preview capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/american-league-preview-capsules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1686.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny says he is ready to put a miserable 2008 season behind him. He has lost 15 pounds and a new closely-cropped haircut is at symbolic of change. The left-hander seemed poised to become of the better starting pitchers in the National League in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1687.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Nate McLouth remains on course to go to an arbitration hearing Feb. 17 in Phoenix. He is seeking a $3.8 million salary for 2009, while the Pirates are offering $2.7 million. McLouth won a Gold Glove and played in the All-Star Game last season in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1688.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. 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The left-hander seemed poised to become of the better starting pitchers in the National League in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1682.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Nate McLouth remains on course to go to an arbitration hearing Feb. 17 in Phoenix. He is seeking a $3.8 million salary for 2009, while the Pirates are offering $2.7 million. McLouth won a Gold Glove and played in the All-Star Game last season in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1683.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING  NL Central  2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/spring-training-nl-central--1684.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Cubs (Mesa, Ariz.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates pitchers know it can't get much worse]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-pitchers-know-it-can-t-get-much-worse.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny went from staff ace to a minor leaguer. Ian Snell signed a new contract, then regressed significantly. Zach Duke went from bad to worse.If there was anything that could go wrong on the Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching staff last season, it gene]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1678.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1679.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5.08 ERA in 2008. There is a new pitching coach, Joe Kerrigan, who held that position with Montreal, Boston and Philadelphia, also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1680.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. He is hopeful good health will help him greatly improve on a disappointing 2008 rookie season in which he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1673.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1674.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5.08 ERA in 2008. There is a new pitching coach, Joe Kerrigan, who held that position with Montreal, Boston and Philadelphia, also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1675.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. He is hopeful good health will help him greatly improve on a disappointing 2008 rookie season in which he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell: Pirates not giving up on '09 season]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/russell-pirates-not-giving-up-on-09-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell keeps hearing how his team is one of the worst in baseball, is certain to lose 100 games and is effectively giving away this season.His response? Just wait.Russell is extremely patient, evidenced by the fact that he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1670.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1671.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5.08 ERA in 2008. There is a new pitching coach, Joe Kerrigan, who held that position with Montreal, Boston and Philadelphia, also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1672.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. He is hopeful good health will help him greatly improve on a disappointing 2008 rookie season in which he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1666.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1667.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5.08 ERA in 2008. There is a new pitching coach, Joe Kerrigan, who held that position with Montreal, Boston and Philadelphia, also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1668.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. He is hopeful good health will help him greatly improve on a disappointing 2008 rookie season in which he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1669.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING  NL Central ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/spring-training-nl-central-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Cubs (Mesa, Ariz.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1662.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1663.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5.08 ERA in 2008. There is a new pitching coach, Joe Kerrigan, who held that position with Montreal, Boston and Philadelphia, also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1664.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. 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LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1658.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5.08 ERA in 2008. There is a new pitching coach, Joe Kerrigan, who held that position with Montreal, Boston and Philadelphia, also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1659.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. He is hopeful good health will help him greatly improve on a disappointing 2008 rookie season in which he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1660.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1651.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. 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He is hopeful good health will help him greatly improve on a disappointing 2008 rookie season in which he hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunity-makers win Scouting accolades ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/opportunity-makers-win-scouting-accolades-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether for UPMC or the Pirates, most things Winifred Torbert does reflect her passion to expose Pittsburgh's urban youth to opportunity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Stops ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/short-stops-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phelps handed suspension]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1656.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays claim T.J. Beam ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/blue-jays-claim-t-j-beam-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS have claimed RHP T.J. BEAM off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/-1647.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.April 7 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 8 at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.April 9 at St. Louis, 1:40 p.m.April 10 at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.April 11 at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.April 12 at Cincinna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1648.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. They continued to live up to their word]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1649.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. Boston claimed him from Detroit, and the Padres claimed him from the Red Sox. Vasquez, 26, spent last season with the Tigers' Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1641.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. They continued to live up to their word]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1642.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. Boston claimed him from Detroit, and the Padres claimed him from the Red Sox. Vasquez, 26, spent last season with the Tigers' Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1643.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm, Pirates agree to 3-year deal  2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-pirates-agree-to-3-year-deal--1644.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates on Thursday locked up another of their core players, coming to terms on a three-year contract with pitcher Paul Maholm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates playing catch-up to Steelers, Pens 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-playing-catch-up-to-steelers-pens-1645.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates made a candid and surprising admission on Friday: Not only are they perennially in last place in the NL Central, they've dropped into last in their own city.The Pirates rank third among the Steel City's three major sports franchises]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman struck by bat at 2007 game sues Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/woman-struck-by-bat-at-2007-game-sues-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Greensburg woman who was hit in the head by a broken bat during a game at PNC Park in 2007 has sued the Pirates and Major League Baseball for negligence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1638.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. They continued to live up to their word]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1639.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. Boston claimed him from Detroit, and the Padres claimed him from the Red Sox. Vasquez, 26, spent last season with the Tigers' Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1640.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1634.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1635.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. They continued to live up to their word]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1636.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. Boston claimed him from Detroit, and the Padres claimed him from the Red Sox. 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ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1632.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. They continued to live up to their word]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. Boston claimed him from Detroit, and the Padres claimed him from the Red Sox. Vasquez, 26, spent last season with the Tigers' Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm finalizes multi-year contract ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-finalizes-multi-year-contract-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Paul Maholm's version of a perfect world, the Pirates would sign all their players to multi-year contracts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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Vasquez, 26, spent last season with the Tigers' Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm agrees to $14.5M, 3-year deal with Pirates 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-agrees-to-14-5m-3-year-deal-with-pirates-1630.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm avoided an arbitration hearing by reaching a preliminary agreement on a $14.5 million, three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who also finalized a one-year deal with free-agent utilityman Eric Hinske worth about $1.5 mill]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1618.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. 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ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1620.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. They continued to live up to their word]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm, Pirates agree to 3-year deal ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-pirates-agree-to-3-year-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates on Thursday locked up another of their core players, coming to terms on a three-year contract with pitcher Paul Maholm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates playing catch-up to Steelers, Pens]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-playing-catch-up-to-steelers-pens.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates made a candid and surprising admission on Friday: Not only are they perennially in last place in the NL Central, they've dropped into last in their own city.The Pirates rank third among the Steel City's three major sports franchises]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm agrees to $14.5M, 3-year deal with Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-agrees-to-14-5m-3-year-deal-with-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing Friday to a $14.5 million, three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who also finalized a $1.5 million, one-year deal with free-agent utilityman Eric Hinske.Maholm's agreement locks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm agrees to $14.5M, 3-year deal with Pirates 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-agrees-to-14-5m-3-year-deal-with-pirates-1624.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Paul Maholm avoided an arbitration hearing by reaching a preliminary agreement on a $14.5 million, three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who also finalized a one-year deal with free-agent utilityman Eric Hinske worth about $1.5 mill]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAHOLM, FREE-AGENT HINSKE DUE TO SIGN TODAY PIRATES  2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-free-agent-hinske-due-to-sign-today-pirates--1625.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are expected to turn a double play of signings today, with top pitcher Paul Maholm on a three-year contract extension and outfielder Eric Hinske on a one-year contract out of free agency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAHOLM, FREE-AGENT HINSKE DUE TO SIGN TODAY PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/maholm-free-agent-hinske-due-to-sign-today-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are expected to turn a double play of signings today, with top pitcher Paul Maholm on a three-year contract extension and outfielder Eric Hinske on a one-year contract out of free agency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1614.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have two players remaining in salary arbitration, and the differences in what they are asking and what the club is offering are nearly identical. 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LaRoche will make $7.05 million this year with the chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1606.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1607.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have two players remaining in salary arbitration, and the differences in what they are asking and what the club is offering are nearly identical. 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LaRoche will make $7.05 million this year with the chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1602.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1603.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have two players remaining in salary arbitration, and the differences in what they are asking and what the club is offering are nearly identical. Both left-hander Paul Maholm and center fielder Nate McLouth asked for $3.8 million salaries afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DESPITE HORRENDOUS '08, PITCHERS STIR UP OPTIMISM THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN $14 MILLION AND $18 MILLION IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLD]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/despite-horrendous-08-pitchers-stir-up-optimism-the-difference-between-14-million-and-18-million-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It might seem strange that much of the optimism being offered this weekend at PirateFest is related to the Pirates' pitching. The same pitching that ranked last in the National League in ERA, gave up the most hits and walks and was next-to-last in strikeo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1595.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1596.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have two players remaining in salary arbitration, and the differences in what they are asking and what the club is offering are nearly identical. Both left-hander Paul Maholm and center fielder Nate McLouth asked for $3.8 million salaries afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1597.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche was one of four Pirates players who settled their arbitration cases by signing one-year contracts just before both sides were set to exchange salary figures for a potential hearing. LaRoche will make $7.05 million this year with the chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1598.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1592.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:00:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1593.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:00:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have two players remaining in salary arbitration, and the differences in what they are asking and what the club is offering are nearly identical. Both left-hander Paul Maholm and center fielder Nate McLouth asked for $3.8 million salaries afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1585.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. ARRIVALS: C Jason Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1586.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have two players remaining in salary arbitration, and the differences in what they are asking and what the club is offering are nearly identical. Both left-hander Paul Maholm and center fielder Nate McLouth asked for $3.8 million salaries afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1587.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche was one of four Pirates players who settled their arbitration cases by signing one-year contracts just before both sides were set to exchange salary figures for a potential hearing. LaRoche will make $7.05 million this year with the chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No new players, but Pirates promise to win soon]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/no-new-players-but-pirates-promise-to-win-soon.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Steelers are in the Super Bowl. The Penguins were in the Stanley Cup finals. The Pirates were in last place.Something doesn't fit here, and the Pittsburgh Pirates know it.The Pirates haven't made any significant player moves since losing 95 games last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates restore uniform sleeves, add black tops]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-restore-uniform-sleeves-add-black-tops.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red is out, black is in and the sleeves are attached again to the Pittsburgh Pirates' jerseys.The Pirates are restoring sleeves to all jerseys except the white pinstriped tops worn during Sunday afternoon home games. The sleeves will be on both the primar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[READY FREDDY]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/ready-freddy.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two positives are sure to emerge from the opening of PirateFest today:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1591.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[READY FREDDY SANCHEZ'S SHOULDER PROBLEM UNDER CONTROL]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/ready-freddy-sanchez-s-shoulder-problem-under-control.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two positives are sure to emerge from the opening of PirateFest today:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1581.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. Perhaps that will change the state of negotiations between the free agent utility player and the Pirates. Mientkiewicz emerged as one of the clubhouse leaders of a young team last year in his first s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1582.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche ($7.05 million), LHP John Grabow ($2.3 million), LHP Zach Duke ($2.2 million) and RHP Tyler Yates ($1.3 million) agreed to one-year deals on the day they would have exchanged arbitration figures with the Pirates. --New pitching coach Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1583.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1584.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADAM LAROCHE AMONG 4 SIGNEES]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/adam-laroche-among-4-signees.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates yesterday avoided salary arbitration with first baseman Adam LaRoche, starter Zach Duke and relievers John Grabow and Tyler Yates by signing them to one-year contracts, but they have many miles to go with outfielder Nate McLouth and starter Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1577.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche ($7.05 million), LHP John Grabow ($2.3 million), LHP Zach Duke ($2.2 million) and RHP Tyler Yates ($1.3 million) agreed to one-year deals on the day they would have exchanged arbitration figures with the Pirates. --New pitching coach Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1578.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1579.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. Perhaps that will change the state of negotiations between the free agent utility player and the Pirates. Mientkiewicz emerged as one of the clubhouse leaders of a young team last year in his first s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1568.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Adam LaRoche ($7.05 million), LHP John Grabow ($2.3 million), LHP Zach Duke ($2.2 million) and RHP Tyler Yates ($1.3 million) agreed to one-year deals on the day they would have exchanged arbitration figures with the Pirates. --New pitching coach Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1569.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1570.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. Perhaps that will change the state of negotiations between the free agent utility player and the Pirates. Mientkiewicz emerged as one of the clubhouse leaders of a young team last year in his first s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' LaRoche agrees to $7.05 million deal]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-laroche-agrees-to-7-05-million-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EDs: UPDATES with Duke, Grabow and Yates terms.Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche bypassed arbitration by agreeing Tuesday to a $7.05 million, one-year contract.The deal includes $100,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 555 and 590 pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' LaRoche agrees to $7.05M deal]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-laroche-agrees-to-7-05m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche bypassed arbitration by agreeing Tuesday to a $7.05 million, one-year contract.The deal includes $100,000 in performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 555 and 590 plate appearances.This was the third time LaRoche ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEARINGS OVER SALARIES LOOMING]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hearings-over-salaries-looming.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are on the verge of a remarkably busy salary arbitration season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce-1574.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COONELLY: WE HAVE TO HAVE A BETTER TEAM IN 2009 PIRATES MANAGEMENT LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENT DESPITE FOCUS ON MORE DISTA]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/coonelly-we-have-to-have-a-better-team-in-2009-pirates-management-looking-for-immediate-improvement-despite-focus-on-more-distant-future-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Bob Nutting was shy about sending a signal to everyone associated with the Pirates, it hardly showed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEARINGS OVER SALARIES LOOMING ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS STILL UNSIGNED PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hearings-over-salaries-looming-arbitration-eligible-players-still-unsigned-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are on the verge of a remarkably busy salary arbitration season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1563.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. 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"I've had situations where all five guys are leaders," Kerrigan sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1565.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hire longtime baseball man as adviser 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hire-longtime-baseball-man-as-adviser-1567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Longtime baseball executive Bill Lajoie has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser to general manager Neal Huntington on scouting, player evaluation and roster moves.The 74-year-old has been in baseball for 56 years and previously worked as an advise]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hire senior adviser ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hire-senior-adviser-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates hired Bill Lajoie, who has spent 55 years in Major League Baseball, as a senior adviser to general manager Neal Huntington.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1556.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. 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"I've had situations where all five guys are leaders," Kerrigan sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1558.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hire longtime baseball man as adviser 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hire-longtime-baseball-man-as-adviser-1559.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Longtime baseball executive Bill Lajoie has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser to general manager Neal Huntington on scouting, player evaluation and roster moves.The 74-year-old has been in baseball for 56 years and previously worked as an advise]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1560.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1550.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--New pitching coach Joe Kerrigan sees leadership qualifies in LHP Paul Maholm. However, he would like to see all the pitchers who wind up in the rotation shoulder their share of the load. "I've had situations where all five guys are leaders," Kerrigan sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1551.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1552.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. Perhaps that will change the state of negotiations between the free agent utility player and the Pirates. Mientkiewicz emerged as one of the clubhouse leaders of a young team last year in his first s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hire longtime baseball man as adviser]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hire-longtime-baseball-man-as-adviser.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Longtime baseball executive Bill Lajoie has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser to general manager Neal Huntington on scouting, player evaluation and roster moves.The 74-year-old has been in baseball for 56 years and previously worked as an advise]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1554.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1547.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1548.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Craig Monroe signed a minor league deal with the Pirates and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. Monroe's best season was 2006, when he drove in 92 runs for Detroit. He batted .202 in 58 games for Minnesota last year. --LHP Phil Dumatra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla., beginning Jan. 13. The Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1545.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHC gets even in Bruce-Mahoney with win over SI ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/shc-gets-even-in-bruce-mahoney-with-win-over-si-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacred Heart Cathedral senior Kevin Greene tugged on the rim with a little extra fervor Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates invite Monroe, Perez to spring training]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-invite-monroe-perez-to-spring-training.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Craig Monroe and catcher Miguel Perez agreed Tuesday to minor league contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Monroe hit .202 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs in 58 games with the Twins last season. He has a .253 career average with 112 homers and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1540.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1541.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla., beginning Jan. 13. The Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1542.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1535.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1536.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla., beginning Jan. 13. The Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1537.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1532.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1533.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla., beginning Jan. 13. The Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1534.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:15:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1529.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1530.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla., beginning Jan. 13. The Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1531.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1524.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. However, the Rhode Island ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1525.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla., beginning Jan. 13. The Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1526.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Pirates pitcher Dave Roberts dies at 64 ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/former-pirates-pitcher-dave-roberts-dies-at-64-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Dave Roberts, a left-handed pitcher who played for the 1979 World Series championPittsburghPirates during a 13-year career in the majors, died of lung cancer Friday. He was 64.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  Nadal, Federer reach quarters ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds-nadal-federer-reach-quarters-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tennis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates look inward to Pearce after failing to land Baldelli ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-look-inward-to-pearce-after-failing-to-land-baldelli-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Rocco Baldelli lost, the Pirates will continue to seek outside options -- free agency or a trade -- for their coveted right-handed, power-hitting outfielder, general manager Neal Huntington said yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClatchy sells Bucs' shares ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mcclatchy-sells-bucs-shares-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin McClatchy severed all ties to the Pirates after announcing Wednesday the sale of his shares and his resignation from the board of directors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1519.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1520.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the free agent market is slow as it is this winter, it often means good things for low-revenue clubs like the Pirates. 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He spent last season in the New]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1508.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the free agent market is slow as it is this winter, it often means good things for low-revenue clubs like the Pirates. In the offseason between the 2002-03 seasons, the Pirates took advantage of a soft market and signed right-hander Jeff Suppan and o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1509.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ian Snell has agreed to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic in March. Snell was born and raised in Delaware, but his father is of Puerto Rican heritage. Puerto Rico approached Snell to pitch in the first WBC in 2006 when he was a roo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1510.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1503.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the free agent market is slow as it is this winter, it often means good things for low-revenue clubs like the Pirates. 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Puerto Rico approached Snell to pitch in the first WBC in 2006 when he was a roo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1505.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TampaBayRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coonelly supports cap, but current focus is on winning]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/coonelly-supports-cap-but-current-focus-is-on-winning.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Add the Pirates to the small -- but growing -- list of Major League Baseball teams publicly speaking in favor of a salary cap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1500.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ian Snell has agreed to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic in March. Snell was born and raised in Delaware, but his father is of Puerto Rican heritage. Puerto Rico approached Snell to pitch in the first WBC in 2006 when he was a roo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1501.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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The fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1490.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Pirates' efforts to negotiate multiyear contracts with LHP Paul Maholm and CF Nate McLouth, both eligible for salary arbitration for the first time, have stalled. The Pirates' focus now is on signing the pair to one-year contracts. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates, Doumit reach $11.5M, 3-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-doumit-reach-11-5m-3-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ryan Doumit and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Monday to an $11.5 million, three-year contract that includes a club option that could make the deal worth $26.5 million over five seasons.Doumit reached the deal less than a year after becoming the Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates, catcher Doumit reach 3-year, $11.5M deal]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-catcher-doumit-reach-3-year-11-5m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ryan Doumit and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Monday to an $11.5 million, three-year contract that includes a club option that could make the deal worth $26.5 million over five seasons.Doumit reached the deal less than a year after becoming the Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates, Doumit reach $11.5M, 3-year deal 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-doumit-reach-11-5m-3-year-deal-1454.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Ryan Doumit and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Monday to an $11.5 million, three-year contract that includes a club option that could make the deal worth $26.5 million over five seasons.Doumit reached the deal less than a year after becoming the Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1455.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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He was 63.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club willing to be]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/club-willing-to-be.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Pirates like what they see of Pedro Alvarez in the spring, he could skip the first three rungs of the professional ladder on his way to Pittsburgh.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1439.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ramon Vazquez knows what his role will be with the Pirates, but he wants to be more than a utility infielder. "I'm coming there to help off the bench and fill in wherever they need me," Vazquez said after signing a two-year, $4 million contract as a free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1440.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Denny Bautista became a free agent after the Pirates decided not to tender him a contract by the Dec. 12 deadline. The Pirates were hesitant to go through a potential arbitration hearing with Bautista after he went 4-3 with a 6.10 ERA in 35 relief a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1441.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kremblas rounds out managers]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/kremblas-rounds-out-managers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates' near-total overhaul of managers for their minor league affiliates was capped yesterday with the selection of Frank Kremblas for Class AAA Indianapolis.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggressive approach is plan]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/aggressive-approach-is-plan.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Pirates like what they see of Pedro Alvarez in the spring, he could skip the first three rungs of the professional ladder on his way to Pittsburgh.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1436.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Denny Bautista became a free agent after the Pirates decided not to tender him a contract by the Dec. 12 deadline. The Pirates were hesitant to go through a potential arbitration hearing with Bautista after he went 4-3 with a 6.10 ERA in 35 relief a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1437.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1438.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ramon Vazquez knows what his role will be with the Pirates, but he wants to be more than a utility infielder. "I'm coming there to help off the bench and fill in wherever they need me," Vazquez said after signing a two-year, $4 million contract as a free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson pleads for competitive team]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wilson-pleads-for-competitive-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Wilson, sounding convinced he will return as the Pirates' shortstop next year, yesterday urged management to bolster the 2009 roster and heed its own call for accountability.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1430.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Denny Bautista became a free agent after the Pirates decided not to tender him a contract by the Dec. 12 deadline. The Pirates were hesitant to go through a potential arbitration hearing with Bautista after he went 4-3 with a 6.10 ERA in 35 relief a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1431.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1432.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ramon Vazquez knows what his role will be with the Pirates, but he wants to be more than a utility infielder. "I'm coming there to help off the bench and fill in wherever they need me," Vazquez said after signing a two-year, $4 million contract as a free ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hire former Colorado Rockies broadcaster ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hire-former-colorado-rockies-broadcaster-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Neverett, a former broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies, was hired today to be play-by-play announcer for the Pirates, filling the post vacated by Lanny Frattare's retirement Oct. 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigginton appears on Pirates' wish list ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wigginton-appears-on-pirates-wish-list-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are looking to a familiar face for the right-handed power bat they wish to acquire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1426.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates did not make any major moves at the winter meetings, though that wasn't necessarily a surprise. Shortstop Jack Wilson did not attract the trade interest the Pirates had hoped, and neither did first baseman Adam LaRoche nor second baseman Fredd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1427.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Vazquez signed a two-year, $4 million deal after passing a physical examination. Vazquez, 32, hit .290 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 105 games with Texas last season, playing 70 games at third base, 26 at shortstop, 11 at second base and o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1428.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1422.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates did not make any major moves at the winter meetings, though that wasn't necessarily a surprise. Shortstop Jack Wilson did not attract the trade interest the Pirates had hoped, and neither did first baseman Adam LaRoche nor second baseman Fredd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1423.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Vazquez signed a two-year, $4 million deal after passing a physical examination. Vazquez, 32, hit .290 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 105 games with Texas last season, playing 70 games at third base, 26 at shortstop, 11 at second base and o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1424.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers gain Bloom, lose Skelton ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tigers-gain-bloom-lose-skelton-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- TheDetroitTigers took a chance on a left-handed pitcher in Thursday's Rule 5 draft of players left off 40-man major league rosters, and lost a minor league catcher as Baseball's winter meetings concluded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1417.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates did not make any major moves at the winter meetings, though that wasn't necessarily a surprise. Shortstop Jack Wilson did not attract the trade interest the Pirates had hoped, and neither did first baseman Adam LaRoche nor second baseman Fredd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1418.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Vazquez signed a two-year, $4 million deal after passing a physical examination. Vazquez, 32, hit .290 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 105 games with Texas last season, playing 70 games at third base, 26 at shortstop, 11 at second base and o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1419.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs add Vazquez to mix ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-add-vazquez-to-mix-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates were unable to move shortstop Jack Wilson this week during the Winter Meetings, but they did come up with his potential replacement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell says new pitching coach]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/russell-says-new-pitching-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How much difference a pitching coach can make with a staff, generally speaking, is best assessed by the degree to which said staff steps up on its own. Ultimately, the art still comes down to one man, one mound, one ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pirate believes]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/new-pirate-believes.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ramon Vazquez is adamant he is not coming to Pittsburgh to take anyone's job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1414.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1415.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates did not make any major moves at the winter meetings, though that wasn't necessarily a surprise. Shortstop Jack Wilson did not attract the trade interest the Pirates had hoped, and neither did first baseman Adam LaRoche nor second baseman Fredd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1416.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Vazquez has agreed to terms on a two-year, $4 million deal as a free agent and will sign the contract once he passes a physical examination. Vazquez, 32, hit .290 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 105 games with Texas last season, playing 70 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vazquez agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/vazquez-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed Friday to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after batting a career-high .290 for the Texas Rangers last season.Vazquez can play all four infield positions. He had six homers and 40 RBIs in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliever Bautista becomes free agent]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/reliever-bautista-becomes-free-agent.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Denny Bautista became a free agent Friday when the Pittsburgh Pirates did not offer him a contract for 2009.Bautista appeared in 35 games for the Pirates after he was acquired from the Detroit Tigers on June 25, going 4-3 with a 6.10 ERA. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vazquez agrees to 2-year, $4M deal with Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/vazquez-agrees-to-2-year-4m-deal-with-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed Friday to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after batting a career-high .290 for the Texas Rangers last season.Vazquez can play all four infield positions. He had six homers and 40 RBIs in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1408.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1409.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates did not make any major moves at the winter meetings, though that wasn't necessarily a surprise. 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Vazquez, 32, hit .290 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 105 games with Texas last season, playing 70 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing of infielder closes 'amazingly quiet' meetings  2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/signing-of-infielder-closes-amazingly-quiet-meetings--1411.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates and free-agent utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed to the framework of a two-year, $4 million contract, and the team essentially swapped left-handed pitchers in the Rule 5 draft on the final day of Major League Baseball's Winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulino gets his wish, is traded]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/paulino-gets-his-wish-is-traded.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Ronny Paulino wanted out of Pittsburgh and, once he performed well enough to impress other teams, the Pirates obliged him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing of infielder closes 'amazingly quiet' meetings]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/signing-of-infielder-closes-amazingly-quiet-meetings.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates and free-agent utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed to the framework of a two-year, $4 million contract, and the team essentially swapped left-handed pitchers in the Rule 5 draft on the final day of Major League Baseball's Winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1400.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1401.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates did not make any major moves at the winter meetings, though that wasn't necessarily a surprise. Shortstop Jack Wilson did not attract the trade interest the Pirates had hoped, and neither did first baseman Adam LaRoche nor second baseman Fredd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1402.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Vazquez has agreed to terms on a two-year, $4 million deal as a free agent and will sign the contract once he passes a physical examination. Vazquez, 32, hit .290 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 105 games with Texas last season, playing 70 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntington: Pirates offer $4 million contract to infielder ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/huntington-pirates-offer-4-million-contract-to-infielder-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- General manager Neal Huntington this afternoon confirmed the Pirates' interest in signing free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday MLB winter meetings blog]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/thursday-mlb-winter-meetings-blog.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett rumors ruled Day 4 at the winter meetings. Check out all the news and notes from Ken Rosenthal, Gerry Fraley and Ed Price. (All times ET)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday's MLB winter meetings blog]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/thursday-s-mlb-winter-meetings-blog.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's Day 4 at the winter meetings and all eyes are on Mark Teixeira. Keep it here for the latest news and notes from Ken Rosenthal, Gerry Fraley and Ed Price. (All times ET)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulino]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/paulino.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Ronny Paulino wanted out of Pittsburgh and, once he performed well enough to impress other teams, the Pirates obliged him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1391.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino, who lost his starting job with the Pirates this year, was dealt to the Phillies in exchange for C Jason Jaramillo. Paulino batted .310 as a rookie in 2006, but his average fell to .263 in 2007 and .212 this year. Jaramillo batted .266 f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1392.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1393.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will try to continue advancing their latest youth movement while they're at the winter meetings. The Pirates, who have had 16 consecutive losing seasons and nearly as many rebuilding plans, began getting younger in late July when they traded l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies, Pirates exchange backup catchers]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/phillies-pirates-exchange-backup-catchers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies acquired catcher Ronny Paulino from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for minor-league catcher Jason Jaramillo.Paulino hit .212 with two home runs and 18 RBIs in 40 games for the Pirates. He threw out 26 percent (8-of-31) of ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM ends sponsorship with Pirates, other MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/gm-ends-sponsorship-with-pirates-other-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General Motors' financial problems are spilling over to another entity that is losing a lot, the Pittsburgh Pirates.General Motors, currently seeking a bailout worth billions of dollars from the federal government, is not renewing a sponsorship arrangemen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM ends sponsorship with Pirates, other teams]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/gm-ends-sponsorship-with-pirates-other-teams.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General Motors' financial problems are spilling over to another entity that is losing a lot, the Pittsburgh Pirates.General Motors, currently seeking a bailout worth billions of dollars from the federal government, is not renewing a sponsorship arrangemen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wednesday MLB winter meetings blog]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wednesday-mlb-winter-meetings-blog.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Day 3 at the winter meetings started off with a bang as CC Sabathia found his new home. Who else will find work? Keep it here for the latest news and notes from Ken Rosenthal, Gerry Fraley and Ed Price. (All times ET)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record 35 games set]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/record-35-games-set.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates announced their 2009 spring training schedule yesterday, extended to a franchise-record 35 games because of the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard-throwing Meek showing he can pitch, too ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hard-throwing-meek-showing-he-can-pitch-too-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a year ago this week that the Pirates claimed flame-throwing relief prospect Evan Meek in the Rule 5 draft, prompting him to fairly shout during an interview, "I can't wait to get to Pittsburgh!"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLouth,]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mclouth-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates have yet to make a move through two days of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, but a significant project has begun behind the scenes: The team has initiated talks with three anchor players -- center fielder Nate McLouth, cat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magazine names Pirates medical staff best in MLB  ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/magazine-names-pirates-medical-staff-best-in-mlb-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePittsburghPirates have the best medical staff in Major League Baseball, according to the magazine Baseball Prospectus.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add Scout ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/blue-jays-add-scout-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS are pleased to announce that ROY SMITH has joined the Blue Jays organization, accepting a position as a Professional Scout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson rumors slow at winter meetings ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wilson-rumors-slow-at-winter-meetings-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Searching for peace of mind amid a sea of speculation, Jack Wilson went to ... Las Vegas?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates release 35-game Grapefruit League schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-release-35-game-grapefruit-league-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Because of the World Baseball Classic, spring training will be a week longer in 2009. The Pirates today released their 35-game Grapefruit League schedule, which includes 19 home games (three more than last year).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1387.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz, a free agent, is open to returning to the Pirates unless he lands a starting job with another club, which is what he desires. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home run and 30 RBI in 125 games as a bench player last season, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1388.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/baseball-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American League may not have won the World Series this year, but it is still regarded as the superior league. The Red Sox have been the AL's premier team the past six years, but their quest for a World Series appearance in 2009 is far from a gimme. La]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigerscancelmeetingon Wilson]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/tigerscancelmeetingon-wilson.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Detroit Tigers are out of the Jack Wilson scenario.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson will be hot topic as Winter Meetings open ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wilson-will-be-hot-topic-as-winter-meetings-open-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Jack Wilson plans to attend Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, which begin this morning at the Bellagio hotel, and chances are excellent his ears will be burning the entire time he is there.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver's HOF fate decided today ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/oliver-s-hof-fate-decided-today-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Al Oliver's first experience with Baseball's Hall of Fame election process was brief and not enjoyable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates could impact Winter Meetings ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-could-impact-winter-meetings-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just because Pirates general manager Neal Huntington will spend the next four days in Las Vegas doesn't mean he'll gamble by making a hasty trade or free-agent signing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson will be hot topic as Winter Meetings open PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/wilson-will-be-hot-topic-as-winter-meetings-open-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Jack Wilson plans to attend Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, which begin this morning at the Bellagio hotel, and chances are excellent his ears will be burning the entire time he is there.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success starts at top]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/success-starts-at-top.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leadoff hitters are best identified early and developed at the minor-league level. That's the reality behind the seemingly endless search for reliable ones in the big leagues, including on both sides ofChicago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1374.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1375.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will try to continue advancing their latest youth movement while they're at the winter meetings. The Pirates, who have had 16 consecutive losing seasons and nearly as many rebuilding plans, began getting younger in late July when they traded l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michaels hearing nothing from Bucs ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/michaels-hearing-nothing-from-bucs-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates have said they want outfielder Jason Michaels back on their roster in 2009. But so far, they have not asked him to come back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1367.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will try to continue advancing their latest youth movement while they're at the winter meetings. The Pirates, who have had 16 consecutive losing seasons and nearly as many rebuilding plans, began getting younger in late July when they traded l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1369.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz, a free agent, is open to returning to the Pirates unless he lands a starting job with another club, which is what he desires. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home run and 30 RBI in 125 games as a bench player last season, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1370.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard-throwing Meek]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/hard-throwing-meek.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a year ago this week that the Pirates claimed flame-throwing relief prospect Evan Meek in the Rule 5 draft, prompting him to fairly shout during an interview, "I can't wait to get to Pittsburgh!"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1362.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1363.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will try to continue advancing their latest youth movement while they're at the winter meetings. The Pirates, who have had 16 consecutive losing seasons and nearly as many rebuilding plans, began getting younger in late July when they traded l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1364.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz, a free agent, is open to returning to the Pirates unless he lands a starting job with another club, which is what he desires. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home run and 30 RBI in 125 games as a bench player last season, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1365.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1354.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1355.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates will try to continue advancing their latest youth movement while they're at the winter meetings. The Pirates, who have had 16 consecutive losing seasons and nearly as many rebuilding plans, began getting younger in late July when they traded l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1356.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz, a free agent, is open to returning to the Pirates unless he lands a starting job with another club, which is what he desires. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home run and 30 RBI in 125 games as a bench player last season, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate for pitching]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/the-pittsburgh-pirates-are-desperate-for-pitching.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF IT was not before, it is now official: The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate for pitching. Baseball's most moribund franchise (the Bucs have had 16 straight losing seasons) had a team ERA of 5.08 last year, the worst in the National League by a third of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Source: Dodgers, Pirates discussing Wilson deal]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/ap-source-dodgers-pirates-discussing-wilson-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have been involved in extensive talks this week about acquiring longtime Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, with one hang-up being his $7.25 million salary for next season, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIENTKIEWICZ TO GIVE PIRATES 'FINAL SAY']]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/mientkiewicz-to-give-pirates-final-say-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Mientkiewicz has told the Pirates they will have "the final say" on where he plays in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1348.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson is reportedly drawing trade interest from Detroit and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams that have pursued a deal for the eight-year veteran in the past. Wilson, 30, was limited to a career-low 87 games last season because of a strained c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1349.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1350.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are going to all corners of the Earth in an attempt to increase the talent base of an organization that hasn't had a winning season at the major league level since 1992. The Pirates signed two cricket players and aspiring pitchers from India t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers are worrying about infield first]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/dodgers-are-worrying-about-infield-first.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have questions all over the infield. That's why Ken Rosenthal says there's a bigger priority than Manny or CC.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't horse around until you win]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/don-t-horse-around-until-you-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'll have to forgive Anthony Knott for being a tad overzealous.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIGEST  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/digest--1353.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball - TheChicagoWhiteSox gained youth and erased $23 million from their payroll Tuesday when they tentatively agreed to trade veteran pitcher Javier Vazquez, 12-16 with a 4.67 ERA in 33 starts this season, and lefthanded reliever Boone Logan to Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SI, Nov. 17, 2008 Update ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/si-nov-17-2008-update-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF IT was not before, it is now official: The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate for pitching. Baseball's most moribund franchise (the Bucs have had 16 straight losing seasons) had a team ERA of 5.08 last year, the worst in the National League by a third of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1341.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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Wilson, 30, was limited to a career-low 87 games last season because of a strained c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIVE TO WATCH ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/five-to-watch-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates' top five international prospects who have yet to play professionally in North America, according to Latin American scouting director Rene Gayo:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EL PADRINO]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/el-padrino.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic -- Rene Gayo is a mountain of a man in many ways, big as Santa Claus and, to some, no less generous. As the Pirates' director of Latin American scouting, he is empowered to dramatically change people's lives -- exponentially]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WE'RE NO. 3]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/we-re-no-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps Steelers fans could buy even more stuff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTROS' LORETTA, PIRATES TALKING]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/astros-loretta-pirates-talking.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are trying to acquire a longtime nemesis.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1335.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1336.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are going to all corners of the Earth in an attempt to increase the talent base of an organization that hasn't had a winning season at the major league level since 1992. The Pirates signed two cricket players and aspiring pitchers from India t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1337.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson is reportedly drawing trade interest from Detroit and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams that have pursued a deal for the eight-year veteran in the past. Wilson, 30, was limited to a career-low 87 games last season because of a strained c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro sports not immune to recession ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pro-sports-not-immune-to-recession-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the average sports fan is tightening his belt amid global financial turmoil, professional sports leagues still seem to be living large.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building(s) for the future The Pirates' Latin American Academy is a step in the right direction, but also needs a cohesive devel]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/building-s-for-the-future-the-pirates-latin-american-academy-is-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-also-needs-a-cohesive-development-plan-for-players-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GUERRA, Dominican Republic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1331.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are going to all corners of the Earth in an attempt to increase the talent base of an organization that hasn't had a winning season at the major league level since 1992. The Pirates signed two cricket players and aspiring pitchers from India t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1332.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jack Wilson is reportedly drawing trade interest from Detroit and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams that have pursued a deal for the eight-year veteran in the past. Wilson, 30, was limited to a career-low 87 games last season because of a strained c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1333.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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Wilson, 30, was limited to a career-low 87 games last season because of a strained c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1330.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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Wilson, 30, was limited to a career-low 87 games last season because of a strained c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1322.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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Consider that India has nine times the population of Japan, and you can see the possibilities here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs sign 'pitchers' from India ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/bucs-sign-pitchers-from-india-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By spending just a few thousand dollars, the Pirates hope they have come up with a pair of million-dollar arms.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIGEST ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/digest-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the news]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE FLY ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/on-the-fly-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[>> This is what is impressive about UConn so far. The Huskies beat an athletic Miami team by being physical Sunday and a physical Wisconsin team by being athletic Monday. There just aren't many teams capable of doing both. . . . There was concern that the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers seek Pirates SS, balk at price]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/sources-dodgers-seek-pirates-ss-balk-at-price.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers, seeking a possible replacement for free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, balked at the Pirates' asking price for shortstop Jack Wilson during recent trade talks, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 counts dismissed against Barry Bonds ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/3-counts-dismissed-against-barry-bonds-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO -- Three charges against Barry Bonds were dismissed Monday by a federal judge who left intact most of the indictment alleging he lied to a grand jury when he denied knowingly taking performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds, Baseball's home run kin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOTALLY RANDOM]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/totally-random.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For 28 years, jockey Anthony Knott raced horses with the same winner: Not Anthony. Twenty-eight years without a victory -- it was enough to make sure the English dairy farmer kept his day job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[snyder comes out of retirement, will coach Kansas STate again ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/snyder-comes-out-of-retirement-will-coach-kansas-state-again-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manhattan, Kan. | After a restless retirement, coach Bill Snyder is ready to turn Kansas State into a winner again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates sign Indian - not Cleveland - pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-sign-indian-not-cleveland-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1314.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jose Tabata, the centerpiece of the four-player package the Pirates received from the Yankees in the July trade for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte, was one of five prospects added to the 40-man roster in advance of the Rule 5 draft. The Pirates a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1315.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dinesh Patel and RHP Rinku Singh signed minor league deals with the Pirates, but they aren't the typical prospects. Natives of India, neither has ever played in an official baseball game. They were discovered on a television show that sought to find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1303.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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The Pirates a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1305.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Van Benschoten, who was outrighted to Class AAA Indianapolis last month, opted to become a minor league free agent. --RHP Pedro Martinez might be a free agent fit for the Pirates, as his price should be low after two sub-par years with the New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes-1306.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need a shortstop? Rafael Furcal may find work in the Bay while the Pirates are discussing Jack Wilson. 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The Pirates a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1299.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Van Benschoten, who was outrighted to Class AAA Indianapolis last month, opted to become a minor league free agent. --RHP Pedro Martinez might be a free agent fit for the Pirates, as his price should be low after two sub-par years with the New ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WALKER ON PIRATES' 40-MAN ROSTER ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/walker-on-pirates-40-man-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates added five players to their 40-man protected roster last night, including third baseman Neil Walker.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LOOP ]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/the-loop-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guns N' Roses' long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" is hitting store shelves this week. The album was first conceived about 14 years ago, giving it something in common with most Chinese Olympic gymnasts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes-1302.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need a shortstop? Rafael Furcal may find work in the Bay while the Pirates are discussing Jack Wilson. 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While Paulino lost his starting catcher's job to Ryan Doumit last season, he still cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1287.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1272.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 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While Paulino lost his starting catcher's job to Ryan Doumit last season, he still cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1275.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1268.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino was off to a hot winter ball start with Licey in his native Dominican Republic, going 10-for-25 (.400) with four home runs and 11 RBIs in eight games. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1264.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino was off to a hot winter ball start with Licey in his native Dominican Republic, going 10-for-25 (.400) with four home runs and 11 RBIs in eight games. While Paulino lost his starting catcher's job to Ryan Doumit last season, he still cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1265.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1266.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teams could begin talking to free agents from other clubs beginning Nov. 14, but CC Sabathia, Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira won't be on the speed dial of Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. The Pirates are in yet another rebuilding phase and fully ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1267.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1260.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth broke a long Pirates drought by being named to the 2008 National League Gold Glove team. McLouth is the first Pirates player to win a Gold Glove, awarded at each position for fielding excellence, since shortstop Jay Bell in 1993. The franchis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1261.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Perry Hill has joined the Pirates' staff as the first base coach. Lou Frazier held the job this year, but he was not retained after the season. Hill has been a major league coach with the Rangers, Tigers, Expos and Marlins. --OF Jason Michaels had the $]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1262.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1263.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1256.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Perry Hill has joined the Pirates' staff as the first base coach. Lou Frazier held the job this year, but he was not retained after the season. Hill has been a major league coach with the Rangers, Tigers, Expos and Marlins. --OF Jason Michaels had the $]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1257.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1258.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth broke a long Pirates drought by being named to the 2008 National League Gold Glove team. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates add Ferrone as assistant to GM Huntington]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-add-ferrone-as-assistant-to-gm-huntington.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Joe Ferrone as a special assistant to general manager Neal Huntington.Ferrone worked for the Pirates as a scout in 2003. He was a Detroit Tigers regional scouting cross-checker the last five seasons.Ferrone began his scou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1251.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Perry Hill has joined the Pirates' staff as the first base coach. Lou Frazier held the job this year, but he was not retained after the season. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1255.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1244.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Perry Hill has joined the Pirates' staff as the first base coach. Lou Frazier held the job this year, but he was not retained after the season. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1248.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates decline option on Michaels 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-decline-option-on-michaels-1249.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined their $2.6 million 2009 option on outfielder Jason Michaels.The 32-year-old does not get a buyout. 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Michaels, 32, hit .228 with eig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payroll flexibility gives A's option to look at Furcal 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/payroll-flexibility-gives-a-s-option-to-look-at-furcal-1241.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With plenty of cash on hand, the normally tight-fisted A's are looking to do some shopping. Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1242.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates decline option on Michaels 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-decline-option-on-michaels-1243.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined their $2.6 million 2009 option on outfielder Jason Michaels.The 32-year-old does not get a buyout. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1236.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates decline option on Michaels 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-decline-option-on-michaels-1237.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined their $2.6 million 2009 option on outfielder Jason Michaels.The 32-year-old does not get a buyout. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1229.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates decline option on Michaels 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-decline-option-on-michaels-1230.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined their $2.6 million 2009 option on outfielder Jason Michaels.The 32-year-old does not get a buyout. 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He hit .228 in 108 games for Pittsburgh this year after being acquired from the Indians in May. --RHP Yoslan Herrera, who received a three-year, $1.92 million major league contract in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1222.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1223.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates decline option on Michaels 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-decline-option-on-michaels-1224.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined their $2.6 million 2009 option on outfielder Jason Michaels.The 32-year-old does not get a buyout. Michaels batted .271 last season.He was drafted in 1994, 1996, and 1997, but did not sign, before he was selected by Ph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hold line on season-ticket prices for 2009]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-hold-line-on-season-ticket-prices-for-2009.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates cited the struggling economy for keeping season-ticket prices the same for a seventh consecutive year."We understand that we are all facing tough economic times and, as a result, we chose not to increase our season-ticket prices for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1215.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1216.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1217.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Van Benschoten's frustrating eight-year in the Pirates' organization appears to be over. The Pirates outrighted the right-handed pitcher to their Class AAA Indianapolis farm club after he cleared waivers, dropping him from the 40-man roster. Van Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1218.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Michaels' $2.6 million option was declined by the Pirates. He hit .228 in 108 games for Pittsburgh this year after being acquired from the Indians in May. --RHP Yoslan Herrera, who received a three-year, $1.92 million major league contract in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1211.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1212.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Van Benschoten's frustrating eight-year in the Pirates' organization appears to be over. The Pirates outrighted the right-handed pitcher to their Class AAA Indianapolis farm club after he cleared waivers, dropping him from the 40-man roster. Van Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1213.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Michaels' $2.6 million option was declined by the Pirates. He hit .228 in 108 games for Pittsburgh this year after being acquired from the Indians in May. --RHP Yoslan Herrera, who received a three-year, $1.92 million major league contract in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1209.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:20:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1206.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Yoslan Herrera, who received a three-year, $1.92 million major league contract in 2006 as a free agent after defecting from Cuba, was outrighted to Class AAA Indianapolis and dropped off the 40-man roster along. RHP Marino Salas and RHP Ronald Belis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1207.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1208.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Van Benschoten's frustrating eight-year in the Pirates' organization appears to be over. The Pirates outrighted the right-handed pitcher to their Class AAA Indianapolis farm club after he cleared waivers, dropping him from the 40-man roster. Van Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates decline option on Michaels]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pirates-decline-option-on-michaels.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined their $2.6 million 2009 option on outfielder Jason Michaels.The 32-year-old does not get a buyout. Michaels batted .271 last season.He was drafted in 1994, 1996, and 1997, but did not sign, before he was selected by Ph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1203.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Yoslan Herrera, who received a three-year, $1.92 million major league contract in 2006 as a free agent after defecting from Cuba, was outrighted to Class AAA Indianapolis and dropped off the 40-man roster along. RHP Marino Salas and RHP Ronald Belis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1204.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1205.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Van Benschoten's frustrating eight-year in the Pirates' organization appears to be over. The Pirates outrighted the right-handed pitcher to their Class AAA Indianapolis farm club after he cleared waivers, dropping him from the 40-man roster. Van Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1199.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Yoslan Herrera, who received a three-year, $1.92 million major league contract in 2006 as a free agent after defecting from Cuba, was outrighted to Class AAA Indianapolis and dropped off the 40-man roster along. RHP Marino Salas and RHP Ronald Belis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1200.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1201.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Van Benschoten's frustrating eight-year in the Pirates' organization appears to be over. The Pirates outrighted the right-handed pitcher to their Class AAA Indianapolis farm club after he cleared waivers, dropping him from the 40-man roster. Van Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-notes-quotes-1195.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Indians and Yankees scout Jim Benedict was hired as a special assistant to general manager Neal Huntington. Benedict also has spent time in the Indians' front office. --OF Brandon Moss should be ready for the start of spring training after having]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-roster-report-1196.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. BIGGEST NEEDS: The Pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-inside-pitch-1197.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Kerrigan had a chance to spend an entire day with Pirates manager John Russell, and that was enough to convince him to give up the microphone and return to coaching. Kerrigan was hired as the Pirates' pitching coach. He replaces Jeff Andrews, who was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's play 3 1/2! Preparing for this game tricky]]></title><link>http://www.piratesdaily.com/news/let-s-play-3-1/2-preparing-for-this-game-tricky.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The beer taps were open and the suds flowed. The hot dogs sizzled, cheesesteaks were served and every other gluttonous goodie was ready to eat.About the only shorta
