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2011 Pittsburgh Pirates mid season review

2011 Pittsburgh Pirates mid season review

I cannot believe I am actually about to write this, but the Pittsburgh Pirates on the strength of a 52-47 record find themselves in first place in the National League Central. It is amazing that after almost ... continue
2010 Pittsburgh Pirates season in review

2010 Pittsburgh Pirates season in review

At this point can we even still consider the Pittsburgh Pirates a Major League team? Come on they went 8-21 in August, after ringing up single digit victory totals in June and July. They finished 57-105, never ... continue
The Pirates return to business as usual

The Pirates return to business as usual

I guess I had too high an expectation for a team that has not had a winning season since 1992. I mean really they have 39 wins and we are in the second week of August in ... continue
National League Central trade deadline moves

National League Central trade deadline moves

Much like their peers in the American League Central the six General Mangers of the teams in the National League Central did a pretty poor job at teh trade deadline. The Houston Astros sold off Roy Oswalt ... continue
Pittsburgh Pirates mid season review

Pittsburgh Pirates mid season review

I really want to say that I am skipping the Pittsburgh Pirates because I am doing a mid season review of the Major League ball clubs. Maybe that is a little too mean, even for a spiteful ... continue
2010 MLB preview: Pittsburgh Pirates

2010 MLB preview: Pittsburgh Pirates

The goal each and every year for the past 17 years has been to finish the season with a .500 record. This year the Pirates will once again try to break the curse of Barry Bonds, they ... continue
2009 MLB season review: Pittsburgh Pirates

2009 MLB season review: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have not had a winning season now in 17 years, in fact they are little more than a Triple A developmental team for whichever contender has enough prospects stocked up to trade for their ... continue
Pittsburgh Pirates have a date with infamy

Pittsburgh Pirates have a date with infamy

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one loss away from setting the ultimate mark of futility not only in major league baseball but for all sports. When the Pirates lose their next game, they will have completed their 17th ... continue
Red Sox trade for Laroche

Red Sox trade for Laroche

For the second year in a row the Boston Red Sox have traded with the Pittsburgh Pirates to add a power hitting offensive threat. Last year is was a mid summer deal for OF Jason Bay and ... continue