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Post by Teslukbla on Mar 17, 2018 1:23:39 GMT -5
This thread is for fans of the Pirates and fans and followers of MLB to discuss the performance of the team, the management, and owner of the team.
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Post by Teslukbla on Mar 20, 2018 18:30:47 GMT -5
New Pirates pitchers Joe Musgrove and Kevin Siegrist pitched poorly in the Spring Training game against the Red Sox today.
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Post by tdice on Mar 23, 2018 10:45:26 GMT -5
For what it's worth, the Pirates have hit the most HR's in the spring season thus far.
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Post by tdice on Mar 28, 2018 12:29:51 GMT -5
Bucs send down Jose Osuna who led the exhibition season with 5 HR's and 17 RBI. Not good enough to make the big team.
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Post by tdice on Apr 1, 2018 10:25:53 GMT -5
Pirates are still undefeated and are averaging a run per inning. Polanco with a 3 run HR in the top of the 13th finally holds up to beat the Tigers. These two teams pitching staffs are in for a long season.
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Post by tdice on Apr 2, 2018 6:17:07 GMT -5
Buccos sweep a doubleheader and head home with a sterling 3-0 record. The Tigers have major pitching issues.
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Post by Teslukbla on Apr 8, 2018 17:12:51 GMT -5
Jameson Taillon pitched a 9 inning 1 hit shut out against the Reds today.
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Post by Teslukbla on Apr 10, 2018 18:56:02 GMT -5
Felipe Rivero has changed his name to Felipe Vazquez in honor of his sister.
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Post by tdice on Apr 10, 2018 21:11:26 GMT -5
Yeah, that seems kind of strange to me, but whatever. I think that he didn't want to be confused with Mariano Rivera...
Bucs pound the Cubs in their home opener 8-5. Nova pitched well and Vazquez notched his 4th save. Cervelli smacked a 3 run HR. Dickerson is becoming an adequate McCutchen replacement.
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Post by Teslukbla on Apr 11, 2018 7:54:03 GMT -5
There was another MLB player who changed his name. The Cardinals had a minor league shortstop prospect known as Jose Gonzalez in the early 80s. Gonzalez was blocked from establishing himself as a MLB player with the Cardinals because of the presence of Ozzie Smith. The Cardinals traded Gonzalez to the Giants prior to the 85 season as part of the Jack Clark trade. Gonzalez then changed his name to Jose Uribe, and Uribe became the Giants starting shortstop for a decade. The Uribe situation is different from the Vazquez situation because Uribe was not well known when he changed his name. Vazquez on the other hand is an established MLB closer, well known because of the number of seasons he has played, the success he has had, and because of the number of media outlets and Fantasy leagues.
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Post by tdice on Apr 13, 2018 5:22:47 GMT -5
David Ortiz changed his name from David Arias.
Bucs take two outta three from the Cubs and remain 3 games in first place. They now get to play the lowly Marlins, with Taillon scheduled to pitch Saturday night.
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Post by tdice on Apr 16, 2018 6:37:18 GMT -5
Marte goes 5 for 5 with a HR, and the Bucs take 2 out of 3 from the pitiful Marlins. Have to be extremely happy with their 11-4 start to the season. NOBODY expected that.
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Post by Teslukbla on Apr 16, 2018 20:57:41 GMT -5
Josh Harrison is on the DL with a fractured hand. Harrison is expected to be disabled 6-8 weeks.
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Post by tdice on Apr 21, 2018 15:21:18 GMT -5
Harrison led the league in HBP with 23 last year. The 24th broke his hand, the same one that he broke a few days ago.
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Post by tdice on Apr 22, 2018 11:46:54 GMT -5
Pirates are trying NOT to get swept in a 4 game series with the Phils.
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