8/21 PNC Park Pirates vs Reds
I went to this game with my friend Colston. The day started off innocently enough as we went into will call to try and get tickets. It was a Friday night game so first base wasn’t going to be...
View ArticlePirates Early Season Preview Part 2: First Base
As of today, December 23 here is the Pirates depth chart for the first base position: 1ST BASE: 1. Lyle Overbay 2. Garrett Jones 3. Steve Pearce Lyle Overbay comes in as the starter, and his...
View ArticlePirates early season preview part 7: Centerfield
As it stands now, here is the current centerfield depth chart: 1. Andrew McCutchen 2. John Bowker 3. Matt Diaz We all know the Andrew McCutchen story and how he took over for Nate McLouth in...
View ArticlePirateFest 2011: Grading the players, managers and others
Baseball experts grade trades, but obviously there has not been a big trade in Pirates baseball lately. PirateFest is a way of players and coaches saying thanks to the fans and some players do it...
View Article2011 PirateFest Friday Recap
This is the second time I am writing this recap, so if I am missing something I apologize. I worked very hard on this entry the first time and then lost it all because I did not copy it incase...
View ArticleFour Players Cut and Other Notes
The Pirates have made four cuts today, and here they are: .Andy Marte- Marte was one of the team’s first signings this off-season. He once was a highly regarded prospect however in 2010 with the...
View ArticleState of the Pirates Union 2011
Men, You have worked blood, sweat and tears for this organization this Spring, and you should be commended for your efforts. Tomorrow is Friday, and thus your first game of the season. Let’s take a...
View ArticleWhy the Pirates have been slumping
Catcher- Chris Snyder just came back and is starting to produce. Ryan Doumit is still not the answer defensively and his hitting was not good either. Jason Jaramillo was sent down and was the best of...
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