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May 9, 2008 7:46 am
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The sweep over the Giants has given us all a lift and reason to look forward to better things to come. However, a look at the team stats would reveal just how badly this team has played and how fortunate they are to be only 4 games under .500.
There are 30 Teams in the Major Leagues - the
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May 15, 2008 6:29 pm
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Pirates are 0-6 this season against the Cubs. Hopefully it will come to a halt over the week end series. Now being 19-20 they have a chance to make to 500 if they take 2 out of 3. The Bucs are starting to look like a decent team now and have been worth watching latel
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May 16, 2008 3:44 pm
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Currently 6-0. I'm getting pretty tired of losing to the God damn Cubs. It's ridiculous that anyone be 0-7 against any one team.
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Since:Mar 11, 2008
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May 14, 2008 2:58 pm
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The Pirates put Ryan Doumit on the 15 day DL today and recalled Raul Chavez. They are not sure how long he will be out. Chavez is a great defensive catcher but his bat is a different
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May 17, 2008 12:31 pm
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"The New York Times reports that Mets GM Omar Minaya and Pirates GM Neal Huntington declined to comment on the possibility of a trade involving Mets' RF Rya
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May 13, 2008 3:19 pm
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Upcoming series with St. Louis at STL.
What are your thoughts?
Quick prediction from me.
Seeing that the Pirates are terrible away(6-12) and against the division(4-7) i would be happy to see one game taken away from here. Although 3 of the wins were against Cinci, 1 was against STL. The pitching is pitchi
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May 13, 2008 5:14 pm
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A winning attitude in the clubhouse. Usually it's just guys go through the motions uninspired, but now guys in the clubhouse feel good about the way they are playing and have a great attitude. I think geting Doug Mientkiewicz had alot to do with it. He's been a veteran leader in the clubhouse aswell as being pretty reliable
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May 7, 2008 3:41 pm
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I'm not sure meek should have been sent down just yet. He hadn't given up a run in 3 straight starts after a rough start. They drafted him in the rule 5 draft for a reason and said he is in their future plans. I think they cut him too quickly, but thats just me.
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Since:Nov 21, 2006
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May 14, 2008 5:30 pm
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After watching LaRoche's futile attempt at stopping that ball that was hit by Ankiel late in the game last night, I have come to the conclusion that he is killing the Pirates not only with his bat but with his glove as well......That ball that was hit to him was 3 feet to his right and he couldnt even get a glove on it!!.......
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Since:Mar 18, 2008
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May 14, 2008 1:06 pm
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Is it me, or do you think it was a curious decision to have Nate McClouth sacrifice bunt in the 10th inning of the game on Tuesday night? There was a runner on 1st with no outs, and McClouth sacrificed himself to get the runner to 2nd. While I am all for small ball, Nate McClouth is hitting over .300 with a .600 slugging pct. This time it worked out, but to me John Russell needs
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May 13, 2008 1:56 pm
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Trade him while his value is at its peak. The current team is not going to win so they can stockpile some prospects if the trade is even. With Mclouth, Mccutcheon, and Bay they have three outfielders. Mccutcheon is tearing up in the minors and needs to be called up soon. They need a third basemen badly because I don't think
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May 13, 2008 1:51 am
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Van Benschoten was sent back down to AAA and his replacement is to be named tomorrow. Assuming the Pirates are going to stick with Dumatrait as a Starter for the time being I would venture to guess they will bring up another arm for middle to long relief and my money is on either
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May 13, 2008 11:25 am
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Hey just two games under .500 winning 3 of 4 from the Braves are thing staring to look up? We have St. Louis the Division leader and the Cubs(who we are 0-6 against), How many of theses 6 do we need to win to keep the confidence level high, I say 3-3 would be great 4-2 would
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