. Brief and to the Point … >> Remember Drew Sutton? He’s the infielder the Pirates acquired in a trade Sunday for cash considerations from the Braves, then immediately assigned to Class AAA Indianapolis. Later that evening, around 11, he was told he was going right to the big leagues, that the Pirates had just traded him to the Rays for a player to be named later. And then, of course, Sutton went 2 for 4 yesterday for Tampa Bay with a double (pictured above), a walk and two RBIs. Out of the cleanup spot, no less. The guy was more productive all by his lonesome than the Pirates were as a team in going down meekly to the Mets at the same time. That’s ... Continue reading →
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“The teams that are successful in getting the most of [what] they have need to be outstanding in both lines of analysis.” — Frank Coonelly, Pittsburgh Pirates President On Friday, April 6, 2012, the day after the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day game against the Philadelphia Phillies, an undeniable sense of calm can be felt inside the walls of PNC Park. Outside, lunch hour traffic on the North Shore causes a bit of hustle and bustle, but inside the green walls of the outfield and throughout the stands, a venue that just a day prior housed a record 39,585 fans, now rests, only subject to a routine power-wash and a few pitchers staying loose in the bullpen. Twenty-four hours earlier, the smell of burgers and hot ... Continue reading →
« Roy Oswalt Rumors: Wednesday | Main | Tigers Designate Collin Balester For Assignment » By Ben Nicholson-Smith [May 23, 2012 at 1:05pm CST] The Brewers appear to be seeking shortstop help, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports (Twitter links). Manager Ron Roenicke, president of baseball operations Doug Melvin and assistant GM Gord Ash had a lengthy meeting this morning. The Brewers lost starting shortstop Alex Gonzalez to a right knee injury earlier this month and they’re now relying on Cesar Izturis and Edwin Maysonet at the position. The trio has combined for a .223/.274/.344 batting line, so there’s definite room for improvement on offense. Roenicke said any move would be minor for now, according to Haudricourt. That’s not surprising given the apparent ... Continue reading →
