Posts Tagged ‘Pittsburgh Pirates’
Fantasy in Five: Outfield rankings part one
I’m going to do the outfield a little different for this segment. Since there are three positions (left, right, center field) and most leagues don’t follow that rule, I’ll do two blogs with the tope five on one following the other five next week. It makes everything easier and helps you out (you’re welcome). 1. Mike Trout- Another obvious choice. …
by Giovanni Mio on March 27th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Playoff assistance
It’s almost that time of year. The time where fantasy baseball playoffs start and the regular football season begins. In this issue of Fantasy in Five, I will give you five players to consider acquiring that’ll help you make that playoff push and eventually winning your league. 1. Pedro Ciriaco- At least the Boston Red Sox have someone they can …
by Giovanni Mio on August 29th, 2012 Leave a comment »
A.J. Burnett: The anchor of the ship
The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled to have a winning season as of late. Make it 19 years and counting, it’s become one of the most guilty and sorrowful droughts the professional sports world has ever seen. But this year, the Pirates look on their way to end a miserable two decades of losing. Pittsburgh is currently a few games behind …
by Giovanni Mio on August 5th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Andy Pettitte
After a long and unexpected delay, Fantasy in Five is back in action! Being a college freshman, finals week and catching up with some old friends (along with finding a job) has clogged up my schedule. But I’m here finally, and ready to give you my advice. This week, I’m going to analyze the 39-year-old starting pitcher for the New …
by Giovanni Mio on May 22nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
A.J. Burnett out up to three months with facial fracture
Richard Dooley gives insight on the A.J. Burnett injury.
by Richard Dooley on March 2nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
A.J. Burnett: Same face, different place?
Gio Mio thinks of possible trade destinations for A.J. Burnett.
by Giovanni Mio on February 8th, 2012 2 Comments »
MLB Trade Deadline Update: Ludwick Close To Being Traded To Pittsburgh, Yanks Want Stewart
We are 30 minutes away from the 4:00 PM EST deadline! Here we go! -Jon Morosi is claiming that the Pittsburgh Pirates are close to acquiring OF Ryan Ludwick from the San Diego Padres. Many other sources agree with this report. -However, Jon Heyman believes that Cleveland is still in the hunt for Ludwick’s services. The two sides were said …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Update: Arizona Likely To Trade For Ziegler, Indians Closer To Ludwick, Wandy News
Time for another Trade Deadline update! -Jon Heyman is still working the wires, reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks will likely make a trade for Athletics reliever Brad Ziegler. Ziegler, 31, is 3-2 this season with one save. -It should also be noted that it is widely speculated that the Athletics may move several more members of their bullpen, with Grant …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Recapping the Final Hour
The deadline has come and passed, and we had several deals that broke during the final hour! -Most importantly, Ken Rosenthal broke the story with five minutes to go that the Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold for a set-up man, adding Pirates closer Octavio Dotel in return for Andrew Lambo and former fifth start James McDonald. -Dotel has now been …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2010 Leave a comment »
MLB Trade Deadline Rumor Alert: Snyder on the Move, Mets May Deal for Pitching
In our first rumor update of the day, we have some important news to report. -Jon Morosi is reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed in principle to send catcher Chris Snyder to the Pirates. It is unsure of who the Pirates will send back in return. -Snyder, 29, has spent his entire career with the Diamondbacks. He enters the …
by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2010 Leave a comment »