September calls?

With the rosters expanding Sept 1 the Pirates will take a look at some guys, for the future.
Heres my best guess.
Jeff Clement. Hes pretty much gotta be on the list. They need to look at him and have him spend time with Perry Hill. Clement needs work at 1b and Hill is the guy tolend [...]

Pirates recall Bixler and Bautista

Brian Bixler brings his glove to the Buccos. Bixler replaces Jeff Salazar, who was designated for assignment.
Since the beginning of July, Bixler has hit .335. He was named the player of the month in July and was riding a season-best 15-game hitting streak at the time he was called up.
“I was just getting myself in [...]

Pirates at Rockies

The Pirates snapped an eight game losing streak last night against the Rockies, and they hope to continue their winning ways tonight.
Kevin Hart goes to the mound in his second start as a Pirate. Hart (3-1, 2.94 ERA) was in line for a win last week, Leading 11-6 when he left the game, but the [...]

Capps enters game in the 8th, leaves quickly

John Russell rolled the dice a few nights ago, and brought capps in for a 2 inning sting. It worked out well for the Bucco Manager.
Russell did it again Sunday. It didnt work out so well this time.
Zach duke was in line for his 10th win of the season when he was pulled in the [...]

The Bullpen is a mess

Evan Meek aside, the bullpen is a disaster.
Chavez has had his moments, and in time will be very reliable. I really like this kids make up.
Hanrahan and his 3.39 era and 11.2 k/9in are encouraging.
Matt Capps is sporting a 5.50 era, and has walked 15 batters in 40 ip..nearly double his career avg.
Stephen Jackson, Jeff [...]

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