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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Pirates trade for Chris Snyder
The deal is Ryan Church, Bobby Crosby and DJ Carrasco to the Diamondbacks for Snyder and – according to Jeniffer Langosch – and as-yet-unnamed minor leaguer. I wouldn’t expect much from the minor leaguer, as none of the players we’re … Continue reading
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On Neil Walker and plate discipline
It’s been noted several times by Pirates fans – and most eloquently by Matt Bandi over at Pittsburgh Lumber Co – that Neil Walker’s success thus far has rested on an unsustainably high BABIP, and that if he doesn’t start … Continue reading
Brad Lincoln optioned to AAA, Brendan Donnelly DFAd
I won’t spend too much time on Donnelly. He’s been terrible this year and should have been released a long time ago. Optioning Lincoln, however, is a bit surprising. I argued when he was called up that he wasn’t ready … Continue reading
Lastings Milledge is a starter
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I’ve long been upset with the amount of playing time Ryan Church has been getting. (If you don’t follow me on Twitter, you should. I can be found @stealing1stbase) Not only … Continue reading
Well, this is just a big bag of suck.
So much for the All-Star Break being a break for the Pirates. Today, the team told Tony Sanchez – last year’s first round pick who is out with a broken jaw – that he’s done for the season. That’s a … Continue reading
Pirates acquire Sean Gallagher for cash
The Pirates today acquired the recently DFA’d Sean Gallagher from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash, reports Dejan Kovacevic. Gallagher fits the mold of a low-cost Neal Huntington acquisition very well, as a former highly-regarded pitching prospect that … Continue reading
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