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/ MLB analyst for
@dkpghsports
; other ball for other places. Current cancer patient; future cancer survivor. | PODCAST:
@thebuccocast
| Abdomen: huge
What Josh Bell is doing....man. I’m out of words. Out. Of. Words.
Side note: how can fans possibly quit on this
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team? Win or lose, there’s fight. Passion. Most importantly: talent. Don’t forget that.
Had a successful procedure tonight to stop blood flow to my spinal tumor. Next stop - back surgery tomorrow to stabilize my spine so I can walk without pain once more. LFG!!!!!!
Shuck has an average launch angle of -1.4 degrees, in RF tonight
Moran has played 30 innings of outfield in his professional career, last seeing action there in 2017. He's in LF
Melky is a lifetime .308 hitter vs Sonny Gray; he'll sit
It's going to be a long month.
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This
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club has quite a few faults, but I really do not think that ANY club could withstand the hits their starting rotation has taken in 2019. It’s rather insane
Industry sources tell me that the
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might have a better shot at landing Tulo than many think. Tulowitzki values the chance to start, and the Bucs can provide that right away.
Have heard some stray rumblings that the
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sent a scout to Dallas Keuchel's bullpen session/showcase thingy.
Haven't been able to confirm that, but if they did, it would amount to something akin to due diligence.
The
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took their medicine in the first game of this series, and came right back and won the next three.
That's impressive, no matter the circumstance, situation, opponent....anything.
I am absolutely not reactionary to these type of things, especially with managers, but 4-20 since the ASB...there has to be some accountability somewhere, right? Right?
Thankful that Cervelli made a good decision for his actual non-baseball life.
But as far as the baseball goes....I’m just not sure I see a spot anywhere on the 25-man that makes sense?
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Colin Moran gets a ton of flack from
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fans, but preparing his player notes for Piratesguide made me realize that he had just 37 PAs before taking on a mostly full time role (465 PAs) . That was a huge jump. Still slashed .277/.340/.407.
Here's everything I know as of right this minute:
-
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still considered front-runners
-Industry sources still believe a deal could happen as soon as late tonight
-The SFG Giants' interest is real, but Pirates considered a better fit as Tulo can start right away at SS
Source:
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have definite interest in FA OF Lonnie Chisenhall; Would be perfect fit on a short-term low $ deal to rebuild value after two injury-plagued seasons
Nothing imminent
It's so funny to think about how MLB gave
@PitchingNinja
a hard time about GIFs last year - then worked something out (good on you, MLB), and now with his
@FlatgroundApp
project, he is doing work that is going to help keep MLB strong
A lot can change in a year!
Jason Martin has been removed from the Indianapolis Indians' roster. It stands to reason that if/when Corey Dickerson goes to the IL, he will be tabbed to make his MLB debut
Obviously it’s just one moment in what could be a long, productive career...but you have to love the composure you just saw from Tucker. Poised in his first game back up. Big time.
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I'll say it till I'm blue in the face. Marte's 10-day IL trip was just as much of a mental break as it was a physical one. Has been much better since return
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just won a series over the course of a few gloomy days.
League sources tell me that the
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and Red Sox are in the VERY early stages of talking a Francisco Cervelli trade. Teams briefly talked last summer
I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas! I have enjoyed talking
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with you over the past year, and I am excited about what 2019 holds!
Happy Holidays!!!!!
Congratulations to
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slugger Josh Bell, who wins the NL Player of the Month for May. "Well deserved" does not do his month justice, so I'll try another phrase.
Duh.
Just a quick off the cuff thought.
Would you have any interest in a pirates baseball live event gathering?
Could have, say, your favorite writers, figures from the team, broadcasters, local media, etc. all on stage doing a Q&A, prizes, fun, food, drinks, etc?
Source:
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are actively looking to upgrade the rotation, looking for a veteran on a short term (1-2 year) deal. Anibal Sanchez's name has been mentioned as possibility.
Nothing imminent.
Last week since my surgery for spinal stabilization has been an interesting one with many twists. I’ll go into more detail soon...miss you all and itching to get back to normalcy while I get into fighting this damn cancer. Thank you EVERYONE for the kind words and thoughts.
One year deals starting to trickle in now.
If you're the
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...
...and Marwin Gonzalez...
...hell, Jose Iglesias
...are still out there
...do you....
nah, probably not
Bryan Reynolds is doing what he's doing for the
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while seeing the LEAST amount fastballs -- 53 percent -- of any hitter on the team who has seen at least 250 pitches
Well I’m finally tubeless! Down two chest tubes and a pleural catheter for drainage. I am now back to being more man than machine. Feels Fan f’n tastic!
So if the Dodgers are really ok with giving Stripling for Cervelli, and the
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DON'T do that deal - kick in cash if necessary - that nearly amounts to being derelict of duty.
One mental hangup PIT would have to get over is how Stripling fits in after 2019 w/ Keller looming
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might be pursuing two starring pitching options in parallel
-Stripling for Cervelli might still be a possibility if clubs are re-engaged. Made 21 starts last year
-Sources tell me the club is still engaged with Anibal Sanchez's camp