Pittsburgh Pirates Reviews, Analysis and Opinions - Boxxet

Opinion: PENS OFFER TO BUY THE PIRATES

30 Jan 2010 06:47:45 PST

Forbes magazine estimated the Pirates' value last year at $288 million, with only the Florida Marlins below them. The Pirates have acknowledged being profitable the past six years, and have one of the most lauded stadiums in sports in 9-year-old PNC Park.

Original story at cbslocalblogs.prospero.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: LEMIEUX INTERESTED IN OWNING THE PIRATES? YES, PLEASE.

30 Jan 2010 01:15:23 PST

Written by mondesishouse(noreply@blogger.com)
If anyone has proven to know what they're doing in the field of pro sports ownership, it's the Lemieux/Burkle group. What they've done with the Penguins did take a matter of some luck in the draft, but also needed the right touch to finish what the lottery Gods gave them. That's hiring Ray Sher...

Original story at Mondesi's House .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Link Roundup: Steven Jackson and Anthony Claggett Head to Minors

27 Jan 2010 12:33:47 PST

Written by Charlie
5 months ago: Pittsburgh Pirates losing pitcher Steven Jackson sits in the corner of the dugout after giving up five runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12th inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. The Pirates lost 11-6. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Are Two Brandons in the Outfield Too Many?

20 Jan 2010 02:06:14 PST

Written by Charlie
UPDATE: The Post-Gazette, linked above, now reports that Jones may not be a Pirate for long--since the Pirates were second in the waiver queue, they might have claimed him for another team who wanted him, and may now be trying to work out a deal where they send Jones and another player to tha...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Pirates Q&A: Walker, Bixler, Pearce

30 Dec 2009 11:00:00 PST

Written by Dejan Kovacevic
The reason I mention Bixler and Pearce is because they are still on the 40-man roster instead of Neal Huntington-acquired players such as Robinzon Diaz and Jeff Karstens. These moves fly in the face of Huntington's nearly complete purge of the 40-man. Would Bixler and Pearce do the same?

Original story at post-gazette.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Pirates Year in Review, Part 2

29 Dec 2009 19:00:34 PST

Written by Brian
Remember that epic battle for the 5th starter spot…Virgil Vasquez vs. Jeff Karstens? Karstens “won”, but it was basically by default. On a happier note, the Pirates opened their new Dominican Republic facility as April came to a close. MAY JUNE

Original story at Raise the Jolly Roger .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs - February 26, 2010

26 Feb 2010 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• 2009 Pirates Year in Review, Part 1 -- by Brian from Raise the Jolly Roger
• Opinion: On Discussing the Pirates -- by Charlie from Bucs Dugout
• Opinion: Pirates Sign Javier Lopez -- from RealGM.com
• Opinion: No closer to a decision on a closer -- from Mid-Atlantic Sports Network
• Opinion: Winter Meetings: Pirates take Raynor from Marlins -- from Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Opinion: Links and things -- by Brian from Raise the Jolly Roger
• Opinion: The Scott Rolen Deal: No Thank You -- by Charlie from Bucs Dugout
• 2009 in Review: Lynchburg Hillcats -- by Charlie from Bucs Dugout
• Opinion: Young Bucs enjoy winning feeling -- from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Bucs GM previews September callups -- from MLB.com

See complete Pittsburgh Pirates news, blog, video, and photo coverage at Boxxet.

Community Projection Review: Left Field

16 Oct 2009 17:04:07 PDT

Written by Charlie
19 days ago: Pittsburgh Pirates' Lastings Milledge (85) leaps into the arms of teammate Zach Duke, left, after hitting a base clearing, three-run walk-off double off Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. T...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: The Record Breaking Season

16 Oct 2009 07:50:06 PDT

Written by chrisiu10
The draft this year has really helped Neal Huntington’s cause. Tony Sanchez was projected as a good hitting catcher on the fast track to the big leagues. Now Huntington took a lot of heat for drafting Sanchez so high, but I think a lot that was unwarranted. In his first 3 months of profession...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Community Projection Review: Center Field

13 Oct 2009 13:09:01 PDT

Written by Charlie
3 months ago: Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen follows through on his double against the Florida Marlins in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Miami, Friday, July 3, 2009. Pirates' Jason Jaramillo scored on the double and the Pirates won 7-4. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Community Projection Review: Ryan Doumit

07 Oct 2009 20:22:29 PDT

Written by Charlie
As bad as Doumit's season felt, the difference between what he did in 2008 and what he did this year mostly just stems from his batting average being 68 points lower, which mostly just shows what a fickle little finger batting average can be. He still hit for good power, and he pounded the ball...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

2009 in Review: West Virginia Power

27 May 2009 08:13:35 PDT

Written by Charlie
Then, down the road, knowing the history of (Pirates General Manager) Neal Huntington and (Pirates Director of Player Development) Kyle Stark and the player development people they have in place now, there would be a lot of good things to come on the horizon. When we signed with the Pirate...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: The Road to 17: 1997

30 Nov 2008 02:42:24 PST

Written by Pat(noreply@blogger.com)
The Road to 17 is a longer-form look at each losing season that the Pirates have had since their last playoff appearance in 1992. The object is not to wallow in the misery of the Pirates, but instead remember just what it is that makes us Pirate fans in the first place. Every team has their great m...

Original story at Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke? .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Minor League Numbers Matter

09 Sep 2008 13:45:56 PDT

Written by Charlie
Anyway, what could you do with him? Send him back to the minors next year? He tears the cover off the ball every time he's down there, so why bother? He'd just hit well and would eventually have to be called back up anyway. The Pirates have few appealing alternatives at third base right now, and...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Pirates Q&A: Losing, leaving, LaRoche

07 Sep 2008 21:30:00 PDT

Written by Dejan Kovacevic
Q: Dejan, to add to your article, the Pirates' losing streak is the same age as the Florida Marlins. The Pirates have not had a winning season during the entire existence of the Marlins. Unbelievable! Meanwhile, the Marlins have won two World Series and have successfully rebuilt multip...

Original story at post-gazette.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Pirates Q&A: Another familiar face out

13 Aug 2008 21:32:00 PDT

Written by Dejan Kovacevic
If the Pirates cannot commit to signing top players through free agency and will not do so in the draft, why on Earth should people in Pittsburgh support this team financially? Chris Lach of Mt. Lebanon 3. Ross Ohlendorf 8. Brian Bixler

Original story at post-gazette.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: On the Rule 5 Draft

08 Apr 2008 19:57:26 PDT

Written by Charlie
Successes: D.J. Carrasco, Aquilino Lopez, Javier Lopez, Luis Ayala, Michael Neu, Chris Spurling, Matt Ford 2003 2004 2005 Flops: 11 Notes: Fabio Castro pitched 31.7 innings with a 2.27 ERA for the Rangers and Phillies. Victor Santos pitched 115.3 innings with a 5.70 ERA for the Pirates.

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Link Roundup: Bucs Show Plans for Dominican Academy

21 Jan 2008 13:46:22 PST

Written by Charlie
Nutting showed slides to illustrate the differences between the Pirates' existing, rented facility and the new one, using photographs of the old and computer models of the new. It's obviously very early, but it sounds like Bob Nutting, Frank Coonelly and the Pirates really are taking th...

Original story at Bucs Dugout .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: 2008 Pittsbugh Pirates Top Ten Prospects

10 Dec 2007 17:13:37 PST

Written by Pirate Blues
2008 Top Ten Prospects Honorable Mentions 1 McCutchen Bixler Meek 2 Pearce Corley Molleken 3 Moskos Davidson Redmond 4 Lincoln Delaney Sakamoto 5 Walker Herrera R Sanchez 6 Astacio Keel Valdez 7 Ford 8 Welker 9 Benoit 10 Bresnahan...

Original story at Bucco Blog .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Rule 5 Review

06 Dec 2007 18:25:40 PST

Written by RJ Anderson
Travis Blackley LHP Phillies A potential LOOGY candidate, reminds me a bit of what the Phillies tried doing last year - buying Bobby Livingston off of waivers - the move was later disallowed and Livingston would pitch well for the first half.

Original story at Beyond the Box Score .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Pirates’ 2007 in review - outfield defense

09 Oct 2007 02:12:17 PDT

Written by Matt Bandi
Overall, the Pirates outfield simply looked bad in 2007. Balls were not caught, throws were feeble, and the players occasionally looked lost while roaming the grass. Jason Bay, an above average leftfielder when he joined the team, has seen his skills decline to the point that he is an occas...

Original story at Pittsburgh Lumber Co. .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: The Advance Scout: June 5 - 7 vs. Pittsburgh

03 Jun 2007 20:32:27 PDT

Written by Basil
Yet, obscured by successive win totals of 75, 53 (strike year), 58 (sorta strike year), 73, 79, 69, 78, 69, 62, 72, 75, 72, 67, and 67, the Pirates franchise has happened upon an anniversary of sorts. It's the ten-year anniversary of the 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates, the last Bucco contender.

Original story at Federal Baseball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End

29 May 2007 04:25:39 PDT

Written by Chris Beaumont
Sheer entertainment. If nothing else, the movie is insanely entertaining, even at a near three-hour running time. It is addictively entertaining to the very end. This is a series that was large in scope and very ambitious in what it was trying to do, but on top of that, the creative team made su...

Original story at Blogcritics .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

25 May 2007 18:11:35 PDT

Written by Tall Writer
Batten down your hatches for swashbuckling mayhem in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, a film that delivers everything an audience expects with a few surprises. Filmmakers present plenty of treasure for the audiences with some minor lulls (like characters choosing up sides) on...

Original story at Blogcritics .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Fahey Talks At The Game: PotC At World's End Impressions

23 May 2007 07:20:40 PDT

I wouldn't say I'm the biggest fan to the Pirates of the Caribbean films. I really enjoyed the first one, but I felt the strong fan following that Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow garnered caused the second film to become more Whacky Jack and Friends than the epic pirate saga I was expectin...

Original story at Kotaku .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Box Office Prediction: Will Spidey Beat Pirates?

04 May 2007 06:31:00 PDT

Written by Patricia Chui
What It's About: Eric Bana plays Huck, a professional gambler who can't seem to hold onto anything -- love, money or his relationship with his father (Robert Duvall), a legendary poker player. Huck's attempts to get a seat at the World Series of Poker coincide with his meeting a cute, poker...

Original story at Cinematical .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: Pittsburgh Pirates news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.