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
Submitted on 2009-03-08 |
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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
Submitted on 2009-03-08 |
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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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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07
--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
Submitted on 2009-03-07 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-07
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 2009-03-07
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 2009-03-07 |
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Rays 8, Pirates 5
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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06
--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... more
Submitted on 2009-03-06 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-06
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 2009-03-06
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... more
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