Pirates 5, Braves 2 2009-03-25
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 ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-25 |
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Pirates' Wilson uses long spring to change swing
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 ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-24 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-24
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 ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-24 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24
--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 ... more
Submitted on 2009-03-24 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-24
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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-24 |
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Pirates 4, Rays 1
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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-24 |
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Team USA ill-served by Johnson
Letting Adam Dunn hit in the fifth was only one of Davey Johnson's absurd decisions in Team USA's loss, Ken Rosenthal says.... more
Submitted on 2009-03-23 |
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Pirates GM dissatisfied with bullpen
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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-22 |
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Reds 6, Pirates 0
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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-22 |
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