Posted on April 30th, 2009
Written by Colin
Ian Snell pitched with more heart and passion for the game then anyone I have seen in a very long time, unfortunately he was not even the best pitcher sharing the mound that day. Yovani Gallardo looked like a mixture between Nolan Ryan and Babe Ruth with his untouchable fastballs, his drop to the dish [...]
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Posted on April 12th, 2009
Written by Colin
Aaron Harang looked like Cy Young as the feast or famine bucco’s roll on through to the end of the road trip. Harang was sharp and with the help of some low and outside strike calls kept thepirates off balanced most of the day. The exceptions of course were the red hot Nyger Morgan who [...]
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Posted on April 8th, 2009
Written by Colin
We have learned a lot already from the first couple games of the season, like Nyjer Morgan put on his “big boy” pants to start the season, smashing shots like rockets off of his bat, and in timely fashion for a few rbi’s, I might add.We have also learned that the hot corner position unless [...]
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Posted on April 4th, 2009
Written by Jim
At this point, I want to take a look at the 25 man roster.
Position by Position break down and what I expect from each of them.
So lets roll!
Catcher
Ryan Doumit Will hit for average, and increase his power numbers this year. Needs to stay healthy
Jason Jaramillo -An excellent defensive catcher, might hit [...]
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Posted on February 15th, 2009
Written by Rocco
Here’s a couple of tidbits from Spring Training that have been making the rounds in the Burgh’….
First off, it appears that being in top physical condition was high on the priority list of most of the young Buccos. All of the pitchers and catchers have reported in excellent shape, which is a welcome [...]
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