Fish on Ice: Swept Away In The Burgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-6 entering the off day tomorrow. We are off to take care of some west coast business, lets go bucs!!  Maholm gets his 3rd win after giving up 4 runs in 6 innings pitched. All of the Marlins runs came after two outs were recorded throughout the ball [...]

First Impressions for 2009

 
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 [...]

Opening Day, Not What Was Expected

Ah, opening day. In Pittsburgh, it is the equivalent to playing in game seven of the World Series. This year’s opener did not disappoint. The game had a little bit of everything from solid starting pitching to late inning heroics with the Buccos raising the Jolly Rodger at the day’s end. What’s more impressive is [...]

Who are the 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates?

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 [...]

Early Spring News and Notes

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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