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July - 2008

This Is Just Classic
Daniel Moskos is Terrible
Pirates "Frustrated" With Pedro Alvarez Negotations
Rosenthal: A's Interested in Jason Bay
Nationals Re-Sign Cristian Guzman
Diamondbacks Trade Emilio Bonfacio for Jon Rauch
Brewers Trade for Ray Durham
A Couple of Links
Rockies 5, Pirates 2
A's Trade Joe Blanton to Phillies
Perrotto: The Hopelessness is Gone
Link Roundup: Marino Salas Rejoins Pirates
Huntington: Read Between the Lines! We're Rebuilding
Brad Lincoln Heads to Lynchburg
Dream Deals
Easy Answers to Obvious Questions
Nate McLouth
All-Star Game Open Thread
Jonah Keri: Pirates Could Contend Next Year
Cardinals 11, Pirates 6 - The Bullpen Strikes Again
Pirates 12, Cardinals 11
Yoslan Herrera to Start Saturday
The Pirates May Not Get Any Talent From the Dominican...
SI: Diamondbacks, Cardinals Interested in Jason Bay
A Thought
Steven Pearce: Maybe Someone Will Trade For Me
Pirates 4, Yankees 2
More Minor Transactions
Mariners Release Richie Sexson
Pirates Promote Luis Munoz, Lose Bryan Bullington
Astros 6, Pirates 4
Cubs Acquire Rich Harden
Dodgers GM Colletti: I'll Pay Through the Nose for a Shortstop
Pirates 10, Astros 7
Perrotto: Dodgers Talks Continue
Report: C.C. Sabathia Traded to Brewers
It's Tough Being a Pitcher
Brewers 11, Pirates 6
Brewers 2, Pirates 1
Bucs Demote Tom Gorzelanny
Rosenthal: Dodgers Pursuing Jack Wilson
Pirates Officially Sign Jonathan Barrios
Brewers 9, Pirates 1
Pirates Designate Bryan Bullington for Assignment
Pirates Likely to Sign Colombian SS Jonathan Barrios
Pirates 9, Reds 5
Matt Capps to Miss Two Months
Pirates 6, Reds 5
John Van Benschoten Likely to Start Tomorrow
Jamie Romak Still at Lynchburg

June - 2008

Draft and Low Minors Roundup: Pirates Still Talking to Alvarez
Well!
More Transactions!
Rays 10, Pirates 5
News and Notes
Pirates 12, Yankees 5
Phew
Ian Snell to Have Elbow Examined
Phil Dumatrait Heads to DL
Pirates May Keep Damaso Marte
Pirates to Recall Nyjer Morgan
Bucs Trade Jonah Bayliss
J.P. Ricciardi Bashes Adam Dunn
Huntington: .500 Finish Not a Goal
Pirates Sign Jordy Mercer, Chase D'Arnaud
Mariners Fire Bill Bavasi
Xavier Nady had MRI this Morning
Chris Duffy on "Rehab" Assignment in Altoona
Orioles 9, Pirates 6
Some Notes and Observations
An Interview with Ben Badler of Baseball America
Rosenthal: Dodgers Might Consider Kemp-Bay Deal
Nationals 7, Pirates 6
Are Velocity Problems Causing the Pirates' First-Inning Woes?
Bucs Sign Three Picks
Link Roundup: Pirates Defeat Diamondbacks
WTM Weighs in on the Draft
Pirates Uncomfortable Throwing to Paulino
Diamondbacks 3, Pirates 1
Day Two Draft Roundup
Draft Open Thread, Day Two
Some Thoughts on the Draft So Far
2008 Draft Open Thread: Bucs Take Alvarez
Kovacevic: Bucs Will Pick Pedro Alvarez
Pirates 5, Astros 2: Duke's Success Continues
The Draft is Tomorrow
Pirates Considering Sending Ronny Paulino to Minors
Astros 2, Pirates 0
ESPN, Post-Gazette Profile Pedro Alvarez
Pirates 5, Cardinals 4
Gorzelanny to Minors? Plus, Who Do the Rays Want?
Link Roundup: Checking in with Todd Redmond, Tony Armas
Roundup: On Pearce and Paulino
Pirates 14, Cardinals 4

May - 2008

Pirates to Walk Tightrope
Pirates Recall Bryan Bullington
Reds 9, Pirates MIA
Link Roundup: The Stats Geek Returns
Reds 9, Pirates 6
Hardball Times: Velocity Begins to Decline at 29
Bucs Activate Jack Wilson
Jay Bruce to Make Major League Debut Against Bucs
Coonelly, Huntington on the Draft
Pirates 6, Cubs 5
Jack Wilson's Return: How Much will it Help?
Alvarez vs. Beckham: What's the Long-Term Plan?
St. Paul Saints to Give Away "Bobblefoots"
The Campaign Continues
Brewers 4, Pirates 1
Pirates Leaning Toward Pedro Alvarez or Tim Beckham
Dear Managers, Please Stop
Brad Lincoln Returns
Coming Up: Milwaukee Brewers
Baseball Digest Daily Article
Cubs 4, Pirates 3
Five Things I Don't Understand About the NL Central
Brad Lincoln to Start for Hickory on Sunday
Why I'm Inclined to Give John Russell a Break
Cardinals 5, Pirates 1
Ryan Doumit Out a Month; Evan Meek Stays with Bucs
Pirates 8, Cardinals 4
Pirates Place Ryan Doumit on DL
Link Roundup: Keppinger Hurt, Gagne Back to Closing
Cubs to Sign Jim Edmonds
Bucs Call Up Marino Salas
Pirates Demote John Van Benschoten
A Look at the Standings
Pirates 5, Braves 0; Braves 8, Pirates 1
Bucs Like Ryan Doumit at Catcher
Pirates Wouldn't Pursue Carlos Pena
Pirates 5, Braves 2
Hanley Ramirez Agrees to $70 Million Contract
Padres Dump Jim Edmonds, Jays Get Mench
Pirates 3, Braves 2
Another Quick Thought About Nyjer Morgan
Pirates Acquire Jason Michaels
Pirates Demote Nyjer Morgan
Who Are They Fooling?
Sean Burnett Resurfaces
We Have A Champion!
Nate McLouth Joins the Conga Line
Fix the Bench!
Nyjer Morgan: Should He be Here?
Pirates Recall Sean Burnett, Dump Evan Meek
Nationals 9, Pirates 8
Worst GM Poll: The Championship!
Nationals 3, Pirates 2
Matt Morris Retires
Worst GM Poll Update

April - 2008

Pirates 13, Mets 1
Mets 5, Pirates 4
Worst GM Poll: Ned Colletti vs. Ed Wade
Barry Zito Sent to Bullpen
Worst GM Poll: Bill Bavasi vs. Brian Sabean
Pirates 5, Phillies 1
TEMPLATE
Walks, Walks, Walks
Worst GM Poll Update
What's Wrong With Gorzelanny?
Cardinals vs. Pirates, 24 April 2008
Reds Fire Wayne Krivsky
Worst GM Poll: Jim Hendry vs. Ed Wade
Pirates 3, Marlins 2
Worst GM Poll: J.P. Ricciardi vs. Ned Colletti
Marlins 10, Pirates 4
Worst GM Poll: Jon Daniels vs. Bill Bavasi
Cubs 13, Pirates 6
Giants Dump Rajai Davis
Worst GM Poll Update
Cubs 13, Pirates 1
Cubs 3, Pirates 2
Worst GM Poll: Ken Williams vs. Wayne Krivsky
You Can't Make This Stuff Up
Dodgers 8, Pirates 1
Worst GM Poll: Omar Minaya vs. Jim Hendry
Dodgers 11, Pirates 2
Worst GM Poll: Dan O'Dowd vs. J.P. Ricciardi
Worst GM Poll: Bill Smith vs. Jon Daniels
Journal-Sentinel: Brewers Sign Jeff Weaver
Pirates 6, Dodgers 4
Introducing... the Worst GM Poll!
The NL Central So Far
Pirates 9, Reds 1
Doug Mientkiewicz Starts At Third
Pirates 1, Reds 0
Cubs 6, Pirates 4
On the Rule 5 Draft
More on that Crazy Play
Pirates Sign Craig Wilson!
Cubs 10, Pirates 8
Why I'd Be Mad if I Were A Dodgers Fan
Edinson Volquez Shuts Down Phillies
Pittsburgh 9, Florida 2
Florida 7, Pittsburgh 3
Marlins 5, Pirates 4
Pirates Sign Matt Capps to Two-Year Deal
Bucs Roster Moves: Sharpless Released, Kata Re-Acquired
Pirates 4, Braves 3
I Don't Even Know What to Say...
Braves 10, Pirates 2
My Predictions: NL East
Pirates Start Ryan Doumit at Catcher

March - 2008

News Roundup: Orioles Cut Jay Gibbons
Why the Pirates Didn't Do What Oakland Did
Sean Burnett Demoted
More on the Tyler Yates Trade
Bucs Deal for Tyler Yates, Cut Kim
What Happened to Jason Bay?
Nate McLouth will Start in Center
Luis Rivas Makes 25-Man Roster
Link Roundup: 3/24/08
How Do You Make the Giants' Offense Worse?
Sean Burnett, Pirates Mow Down Yankees
Pirates to Go With Ronny Paulino and Ryan Doumit at Catcher
Miguel Cabrera Reportedly Agrees to $153 Million Extension
Freddy Sanchez Visiting Dr. James Andrews
News Roundup: 3/22/08
Brad Lincoln Returns
McLouth and Morgan May Both Make Team
Pirates Cut John Van Benschoten
My Picks: NL West
Pirates Send Steve Pearce to Minors
Ian Snell Signs Long-Term Deal
"Nothing in Common"
Sporting News: Jason Bay's Comments "Defeatist"
2008 NL Central Preview: Chicago Cubs
Cards Sign Kyle Lohse to $4.25 Million Deal
Paul Maholm Strikes Out Billy Crystal
Pirates to Pitch to Billy Crystal Today
Link Roundup, 3/12/08: Hardball Times Preview
2008 NL Central Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
Pirates Cut 12, Make Steve Pearce an Outfielder
Leyland's Tigers Have Too Many Good Players
Cuddyer, Twins Top Bucs 8-4
Zach Duke Delivers Against Jays
Pirates Cut Josh Sharpless, Carlos Maldonado
Sean Burnett to Try the Bullpen
Ian Snell "Jittery" in 4-1 Loss to Tigers
Pirates Trying to Sign Ian Snell to Long-Term Deal
Coonelly: Maybe We Won't Draft the Best Player
Cardinals Asking Blog Readers for Help Drafting Players
Bucs Lose to Boston, 5-3
Matt Morris Pitches Well, but Bucs Lose to Phillies
Community Projection: Matt Capps
Maholm, Capps, Van Benschoten Fare Poorly
Reds Destroy Zach Duke
2008 N.L. Central Preview: Cincinnati Reds
Phillies Defeat Bucs, 5-4

February - 2008

Community Projection: Matt Morris
Tom Gorzelanny to Miss Start with Shoulder Trouble
Pirates Defeat Manatee
2008 NL Central Preview: St. Louis Cardinals
Jaret Wright Could Take Zach Duke's Job
Phillies Claim Ray Olmedo
2008 NL Central Preview: Houston Astros
Community Projection: Paul Maholm
Ray Olmedo Designated for Assignment
Pirates will Give Ryan Doumit Chance to Win Catching Job
Community Projection: Tom Gorzelanny
Link Roundup: Byung Hyun Kim Reports
Huntington: Littlefield's Minor League System was "Dysfunctional"
B.P. Chacon Signs with Astros
Pirates Sign Byung-Hyun Kim
Community Projection: Ian Snell
Pirates Open to Using Ryan Doumit at Catcher
Link Roundup: Yovani Gallardo Hurt
PECOTA Projects the 2008 Season
Why Is It That...
Community Projection: Ronny Paulino
Pirates to Let Daniel Moskos Start
Community Projection: Xavier Nady
News Roundup: Kris Benson Signs with Phillies
Four Bad Offseasons
News Roundup: Mets Sign Tony Armas
Pirates Sign Doug Mientkiewicz
Community Projection: Jason Bay
Five Good Offseasons
News Roundup: Erik Bedard Finally Traded to Mariners
Community Projection: Jose Bautista
Pirates Scouting Bartolo Colon
Sean Burnett Clears Waivers
So Apparently...
Community Projection: Jack Wilson
Community Projection: Freddy Sanchez
Bucs Officially Sign Sanchez
Pirates Sign Freddy Sanchez to Multi-Year Deal
Community Projection: Adam LaRoche
Ahem...
Tigers Sign Curtis Granderson to Five-Year Deal
Pirates Missing Free Agents
I Just Looked at BP's PECOTA Projections for the Pirates
Pirates Close to Three-Year Deal with Freddy Sanchez
Pirates Designate Sean Burnett for Assignment

January - 2008

Slow Day
Pirates In Talks With Paul Bako
The Trib: Pirates Fans Don't Know What It's Like
Johnny Estrada Signs with Nats
Damaso Marte Gets in Car Accident
Mets Agree to Johan Santana Deal
Prospectus: Astros are "The Worst Organization in Baseball"
Link Roundup: Twins Sign Morneau, Cuddyer
Indians Would Have Included Andy Marte in Jason Bay Deal
Neal Huntington Speaks at Piratefest
Pirates Offer Freddy Sanchez Long-Term Deal
Padres Interested in Xavier Nady