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Much-improved Bucs feeling competitive

Shortly after he was hired as the club’s general manager in September 2007, general manager Neal Huntington completed a thorough organizational assessment, after which he came to one concerning conclusion — the team didn’t have nearly enough depth.


Over the next two seasons, the latter of which ended Sunday, Huntington went about addressing — albeit often in a publicly unpopular manner — that lack of depth. The roster turnover this year alone has been both jarring and startling, though Huntington has, unquestionably, improved the overall organizational depth.

Regardless, that still leaves Pirates fans stirring, with one lingering question: Does any of this put Pittsburgh closer to winning again?


Click here to read the full article – By Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com



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October 5, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | MLB, Pirates News, Pittsburgh Pirates | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Vazquez cleared to play if knee allows

At his own request, utility infielder Ramon Vazquez had an MRI done on his right knee on Monday in hopes of identifying the source of some recent pain.


The MRI revealed no surgical problems, and Vazquez has been cleared to play to tolerance. General manager Neal Huntington said that Vazquez’s symptoms and level of discomfort will dictate how much he plays as the Pirates finish out the season.

Vazquez said that the knee has been sore and bothering him while he runs for a while now. On Friday, though, it also began aching when he braced himself after hitting a foul ball during one of his four plate appearances. That was what most concerned Vazquez.


Click here to read the full article – By Jenifer Langosch of MLB,com



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September 22, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | MLB, Pirates News, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ramon Vazquez | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Agent: Doumit not benched for sulking

Matt Sosnick, an agent for Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, said that his client was not benched last week for “dogging it” or sulking the over team’s multiple trades of veteran players for prospects.

Doumit was pulled in the fifth inning of the Pirates’ 8-6 loss Friday against the Brewers, and he was held out of the lineup in the team’s 7-3 loss on Saturday. While neither Doumit nor manager John Russell would publicly discuss the matter other than for Russell to say, “That’s between Ryan and myself,” general manager Neal Huntington confirmed that Doumit was benched for a “disciplinary issue.”

Click here to read the full article – By Ed Eagle of MLB.com



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September 2, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | MLB, Pirates News, Pittsburgh Pirates | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Dave Parker Memorabilia

Pittsburgh Pirates Sports Memorabilia
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Below are links to memorabilia available for Dave Parker.

Dave Parker Pittsburgh Pirates Signed 8x10 Photo

Dave Parker Signed Pittsburgh Pirates 8x10 Photo

Dave Parker Memorabilia

September 2, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Dave Parker, MLB, Pirates Memorabilia, Pittsburgh Pirates | , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates Toys

Pittsburgh Pirates Toys and Games
and other Pirates Gifts

Pittsburgh Pirates 9 Inch Plush Mascot

Pittsburgh Pirates 9 Inch Plush Mascot

Roberto Clemente Pirates MLB Photobase Bobblehead

Roberto Clemente Pirates MLB Photobase Bobblehead

Pittsburgh Pirates Mr Potato Head

Pittsburgh Pirates Mr Potato Head


August 26, 2009 Posted by admin | MLB, Pirates Collectibles, Pittsburgh Pirates | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates T-Shirts and Apparel

Pittsburgh Pirates T-Shirts
and other Pirates Apparel

Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Property Of T-shirt

Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Property Of T-shirt

Pittsburgh Pirates Official 2007 On-Field Dedication T-Shirt

Pittsburgh Pirates Official 2007 On-Field Dedication T-Shirt

Pittsburgh Pirates Youth Two-Button Team T-Shirt

Pittsburgh Pirates Youth Two-Button Team T-Shirt


August 26, 2009 Posted by admin | MLB, Pirates Apparel, Pittsburgh Pirates | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates Helmets and Mini Helmets

Pittsburgh Pirates Helmets
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Fotoball Pittsburgh Pirates Souvenir Batting Helmet

Fotoball Pittsburgh Pirates Souvenir Batting Helmet

Riddell  Pittsburgh Pirates Replica Mini Helmet

Riddell Pittsburgh Pirates Replica Mini Helmet

Rawlings Pittsburgh Pirates Official Cool-Flo Batting Helmet

Rawlings Pittsburgh Pirates Official Cool-Flo Batting Helmet


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Pittsburgh Pirates Legends – Autograph Showcase

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Below are links to memorabilia available for popular Pittsburgh Pirates players.

Frank Thomas Signed Pirates 8X10 Photo

Frank Thomas Autographs and Memorabilia

Al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates Signed 8x10 Photo

Al Oliver Autographs and Memorabilia

Dave Parker Pittsburgh Pirates Signed 8x10 Photo

Dave Parker Autographs and Memorabilia

August 26, 2009 Posted by admin | Al Oliver, Dave Parker, MLB, Pirates Memorabilia, Pittsburgh Pirates | , , , , , | No Comments Yet