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August - 2008

Link Roundup, 8/19/08: Big Changes
A Couple Thoughts
Pirates Sign Pedro Alvarez But Not Tanner Scheppers
Draft Pick Signing Deadline Today
Pirates Sign Robbie Grossman
Pirates Send Jose Bautista to Minors
Pirates Sign Justin Wilson
Bucs Dugout / WHYGAVS Crossover: The New Guys
Two Days Until the Signing Deadline
Diamondbacks Acquire Adam Dunn
This is Different...
Nate McLouth's Defense
One Week Left
Chris Duffy and Franquelis Osoria Get Through Waivers
Rays Get Chad Bradford; Phillies Get Scott Eyre
Bucs Sign 16th Rounder Wesley Freeman
Red Sox Trying to Trade for Brian Giles
It's a Transformation
Jeff Karstens Takes Perfect Game Into Eighth Inning, Pitches Two-Hitter
Link Roundup: Romulo Sanchez Recalled
Link Roundup: Yoslan Herrera and the State College Spikes are Still Terrible
Another Quickie
Very Quickly...
Something We Don't Need
Pittsburgh vs. Chicago, 1 August 2008
Jason Bay
What Do Ricardo Rincon, Roberto Hernandez and Rob Mackowiak Have in Common?
Pirates Option Bixler, DFA Duffy and Osoria

July - 2008

Jason Bay Traded to Boston
Trade Deadline Thread: Bay to Red Sox?
Early Afternoon Roundup
Bucs, Red Sox, Marlins Talking
Rays, Bucs Talking About Jason Bay
I Guess It's Pick On ESPN Day...
Blue Jays to Dodgers: No! You Can't Have Marco Scutaro!
Braves: We Give Up
Braves Trade Mark Teixeira to Angels
Jamie Romak, Jim Negrych, Jason Delaney All Promoted
Adam LaRoche to DL; Brian Bixler Back
Poll: Who Should Close?
Pirates 8, Rockies 4
Baseball America: Bucs Sign Outfielder for $400,000
Link Roundup: Freddy Sanchez, Adam LaRoche Injured
A Couple More Links
Odds and Ends
Dodgers Rent Casey Blake
Daniel McCutchen, Jeff Karstens Added to Deal; Steve Pearce Coming Up
Pirates Trade Xavier Nady, Damaso Marte to Yankees
Two Pirates Minor Leaguers Suspended
Link Roundup
Neil Walker "Thriving"!
Hoo Boy
Pirates 9, Padres 1
Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before
The State College Spikes Are Terrible
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