PLC Myth-Smashers: Introduction
You are relaxing in a Pittsburgh bar, enjoying happy hour with a few acquaintances. One of the televisions is tuned to FSN, and Andrew McCutchen’s face flashes across the screen during a spring training interview. One of your buddies quickly announces that “he will be wearing pinstripes within two years.” Don’t know the proper response? We have you covered.
Jaramillo makes team as back-up catcher
The Pirates assigned Erik Kratz to minor league camp this morning, making Jason Jaramillo the Pirates’ back-up catcher.
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Pirates cut seven
The Pirates reassigned catcher Luke Carlin and pitchers Brian Bass, Vinnie Chulk, Anthony Claggett, Steven Jackson, Jeff Karstens and Jeremy Powell to minor league camp this morning. The following pitchers will head north, assuming the team goes with a 12-man staff and no additional players are brought in from outside the organization.
Paul Maholm
Charlie Morton
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Pirates claim Penn off waivers, DFA Moss
The Pirates have claimed Marlins’ pitcher Hayden Penn off waivers. Penn is out of options, so he must be placed on the 25-man roster. A corresponding roster move must be made to make room for him on the 40-man as well.
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UPDATE (3:20 PM): Jen Langosch reports that the Pirates have designated Brandon Moss for assignment.
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Pirates claim Hayden Penn off waivers
The Pirates have claimed pitcher Marlins’ Hayden Penn off waivers. Penn is out of options, so he must be placed on the 25-man roster. A corresponding roster move must be made to make room for him on the 40-man as well.
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McCutchen, Iwamura flip flop in order; pitcher to bat eighth
The Pirates will likely bat Akinori Iwamura first, Andrew McCutchen second, the pitcher eighth and Ronny Cedeno ninth often this season.
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2009 vs. 2010: The pitching
It is time to look at the final component of the 2009 vs. 2010 series: the pitching. Thus far, we have seen an improvement in the offense, but a defensive decline. Today, we examine how the pitching will affect the Bucs’ chances in 2010.
FSN to televise 150 Pirates games in HD
Jen Langosch reports that the Pirates have agreed to a long-term deal with Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh. FSN will televise a minimum of 150 games per season in high definition, beginning in 2010.
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Church recovering from broken finger
Jen Langosch reports that Ryan Church suffered a minor broken finger on Saturday. He is expected to return sometime this weekend.
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Taschner in the lead for bullpen spot
Rocco DeMaro reports that Jack Taschner is the leading candidate for the Pirates’ final bullpen opening.
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