Pirates Acquire Matt Morris for Rajai Davis
Didn’t see this one coming: The Pirates traded center fielder Rajai Davis and a player to be named later to the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Matt Morris.
Dejan Kovacevic has the news in the P-G, and Tim Dierkes reports it as a done deal on MLB Trade Rumors.
The Pirates get the veteran starting pitcher [...]
It's 12:30. Do You Know Where Your GM Is?
It’s 12:30 where I’m sitting and the Bucs and Dave Littlefield have yet to be players on the final day of non-waiver trading. Just a couple of trades so far:
Joel Piniero from Boston to the Cardinals, who are figuring they still have a shot in the weak NL Central. They give up a minor leaguer [...]
Game #104 vs St. Louis
PNC Park | 7:05 | Maholm vs. Adam Wainwright | Box
Adam Wainwright shut the Bucs down, again. Maholm pitched into some poor luck. It was 2-2 in the 7th with two gone. Scott Rolen singled bringing up journeyman Ryan Ludwick. He hit a pop foul behind the plate that Ronny Paulino dropped. Ludwick deposited a [...]
Jack Wilson and a Pirate Reliever Detroit Bound?
Down to the wire, per usual.
Last season, we didn’t hear many grumblings at all until Sean Casey, Craig Wilson, Kip Wells, Roberto Hernandez and Oliver Perez were dealt away on July 31. This year, the Pirates have made it known that they’re engaged in talks with at least one other team.
Says Dejan Kovacevic in [...]
Which Pirate Castoffs Do You Trade By Tuesday?
Discussion topics for an off day…
If you were in Dave Littlefield’s shoes, which trade deadline stance would you take?
Miracle turnaround in 2008; add big-league pieces only
Trade the vets for youth; punt a season or two in order to start another rebuilding process around Pearce, Walker and McCutchen
Stand pat; don’t make any moves until this off-season
If [...]
Read moreFormer Buc Bill Robinson Found Dead Sunday
Bill Robinson, a corner infielder and outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirate teams of the 1970s, was found dead in his hotel room Sunday. Robinson, 64, had been serving as a minor-league instructor for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Robinson, who also played with the Braves, Yankees and Phillies in his 16-year major-league career, was a regular [...]
Game #103 at Phillies; Ian Snell, Please Show Up
Citizens Bank Park | 1:35 | Snell vs. Kyle Kendrick | Box
The good news is that Ian Snell threw a quality start, allowing 3 runs in 6 innings while striking out 7 Phillies.
The bad news is that Kyle Kendrick did too: The rookie right-hander tossed seven innings of one-hit ball, an up-and-down Philadelphia bullpen [...]
Van Benschoten Down, Armas to Enter Rotation
Per the AP:
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent John Van Benschoten to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, a day after the right-hander lost his fifth straight decision. …
The Pirates plan to make a roster move Sunday to replace Van Benschoten. Tony Armas Jr. will take his spot in the rotation and start Wednesday night against St. Louis.
With deadline [...]
Game #102 at Phillies
Citizens Bank Park | 7:05 | Youman vs. J.D. Durbin | Box
It was good:
Pirates third: Castillo struck out. Wilson popped out to shortstop Rollins. Youman walked. McLouth singled to right, Youman to second. Sanchez homered to left on a 1-1 count, Youman scored, McLouth scored. LaRoche singled to right. Bay walked on a full count, [...]
Four Days Left to Talk; Will Bucs Make a Move?
I’ve been keeping an eye on rumor-centric sites (Tim Dierkes’ is particularly good; I read one on Yahoo!, too), wondering when and if the Pirates are going to make a move this year.
I think it’s safe to say there are but three Pirates on the market: Shawn Chacon, Salomon Torres and Damaso Marte. That’s probably [...]
