Pirates 11, Astros 4
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... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-08
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... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08
--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... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-08
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
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Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-08
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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-08 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08
--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... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-08
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
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Pirates 10, Twins 1
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... more
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Pirates 10, Twins 1 2009-03-08
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... more
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