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Jul 23, 2012 1:53pm
Series against the Cubs starts tonight.
Devils Advocate
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Jul 23, 2012 2:04pm
It's a trap!The_Crosby_Show;1231709 wrote:Series against the Cubs starts tonight.
killer_ewok
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Jul 24, 2012 10:12pm
Lost 2 in a row to the Cubs.....
killer_ewok
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Jul 24, 2012 10:34pm
In better news, Pirates did acquire LHP Wandy Rodriguez from the Astros. 7-9 this year with a 3.79 ERA and 89 K's in 21 starts this year.
Midstate01
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Jul 24, 2012 10:48pm
killer_ewok;1233192 wrote:In better news, Pirates did acquire LHP Wandy Rodriguez from the Astros. 7-9 this year with a 3.79 ERA and 89 K's in 21 starts this year.
Not a division changing trade IMO. Wandy has been rapidly decreasing the last 2 years. K's way down and era going up. BUT he's solid for the back end I suppose.
Midstate01
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Jul 24, 2012 10:49pm
Guessing pirates still try to get a bat which is def their bigger need.
killer_ewok
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Jul 24, 2012 11:06pm
Yeah, it's not a major move but I think it bolsters the Pirate staff a bit. And yes, they're still looking for a bat. Of course, they may already have one if they'd ever give Marte a chance by calling him up. SMH
GoPens
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Jul 25, 2012 1:47am
C'mon Huntington! Bring up Marte!
Heading over to PNC tomorrow. Hope they can turn it around. Would be embarrassing to get swept by the Cubs.
Heading over to PNC tomorrow. Hope they can turn it around. Would be embarrassing to get swept by the Cubs.
Midstate01
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Jul 25, 2012 2:09am
To be fair, the cubs have been hot
Rotinaj
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Jul 25, 2012 7:20am
Cubs win 1-0.
Heretic
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Jul 25, 2012 11:28am
From what I read on a blog:Midstate01;1233235 wrote:Not a division changing trade IMO. Wandy has been rapidly decreasing the last 2 years. K's way down and era going up. BUT he's solid for the back end I suppose.
1. Wandy's numbers should improve in Pittsburgh simply because their park is more friendly for left-handed pitchers.
2. None of the losses are of real consequence. Owens was a back-end guy in the rotation and likely wouldn't have been any real help this year, at least. Cain will be lucky to wind up a back-end guy in the rotation. Grossman's main attribute has been his ability to get on base. As a young guy goes up in a system, they find more and more pitchers who are competent enough to not walk guys with good discipline all the time, which makes it harder and harder for them to stand out. Last year, he was their organizational player of the year at high-A Bradenton. This year, he's batting .250 at AA Altoona.
3. At the least, it's a low-risk, low-reward move. More preferably, it improves the rotation a good bit.
Devils Advocate
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Jul 25, 2012 2:17pm
Go ahead... tell me I'm a psyco!Devils Advocate;1231722 wrote:It's a trap!
Heretic
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Jul 25, 2012 2:31pm
Pirates up 3-2 going into the bottom of the 7th. If they can hold on, it looks like Correia will get the win in what might be his last game as a starter. Unless Hurdle does something creative, which is what Correia tweeted, with the rotation. Right now, my idea of "creative" would involve giving McDonald a start off, as he's given three straight sub-par ones since the break.
killer_ewok
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Jul 25, 2012 3:27pm
Pirates won 3-2. At least they avoided getting swept.
killer_ewok
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Jul 25, 2012 8:17pm
Pirates FINALLY called Marte up. Yes!
Heretic
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Jul 26, 2012 10:35am
Been waiting for this move for over a month. Funny things is...all he has to do is bat .250 with a little pop and he'll easily be the best left fielder on the roster. By a long ways...which is kinda sad when you think about it.killer_ewok;1234067 wrote:Pirates FINALLY called Marte up. Yes!
Devils Advocate
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Jul 26, 2012 2:20pm
This is a sad, funny and factual statement. I will continue drinking now.Heretic;1234450 wrote:Been waiting for this move for over a month. Funny things is...all he has to do is bat .250 with a little pop and he'll easily be the best left fielder on the roster. By a long ways...which is kinda sad when you think about it.
killer_ewok
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Jul 26, 2012 8:05pm
First pitch Marte saw in the major's....HOMERUN! Wow! What a debut. Batting leadoff on the road to boot.
Midstate01
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Jul 26, 2012 8:10pm
killer_ewok;1234883 wrote:First pitch Marte saw in the major's....HOMERUN! Wow! What a debut. Batting leadoff on the road to boot.
Crushed it. Congrats kid. You can suck now, lol
SportsAndLady
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Jul 26, 2012 8:38pm
That's pretty sweet..killer_ewok;1234883 wrote:First pitch Marte saw in the major's....HOMERUN! Wow! What a debut. Batting leadoff on the road to boot.
It's fun playing the 'Stros isn't it lol
killer_ewok
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Jul 26, 2012 9:10pm
5-0. Barmes hit a blast too. Pirates look to move to 7-0 against the Astros this season.
killer_ewok
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Jul 27, 2012 9:41am
Hanrahan nailed it down for a 5-3 last night. Burnett moves to 12-3 on the season.
Heretic
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Jul 27, 2012 11:00am
In one day, Starling Marte takes his spot at the top of the list of all-time MLB best players!
Well, that MIGHT be a bit of an exaggeration, but when you've been waiting two months for the team to bring him up and he starts out 2-4 with a homer, it's hard not to be enthused.
Well, that MIGHT be a bit of an exaggeration, but when you've been waiting two months for the team to bring him up and he starts out 2-4 with a homer, it's hard not to be enthused.
killer_ewok
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Jul 27, 2012 11:00am
Wandy will start Saturday night vs. his former team and Correia is now bumped from the rotation to the bullpen.
GoPens
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Jul 27, 2012 11:32am
Corriea is pissed and wants a trade. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Won't get much for him.