Neal Huntington, you might have finally outsmarted yourself. Let me start by saying Huntington has done his share of wonders as general manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Taking them from a perennial loser with a barren farm system and making them a contender year-in-and-year-out with a loaded system was no small task. He has pulled off some absolute steals, and he should not be pushed out the door after a down year of transactions – assuming his latest round doesn't work. But will they, ... Read More
Pirates acquire Ivan Nova, trade Niese
With rumors floating around the past few weeks including Chris Archer - wasn't going to happen - Nate Eovaldi and Matt Moore, the Pirates landed a pitcher before the 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline on Monday, as they acquired pitcher Ivan Nova from the New York Yankees. nova traded to pirates — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2016 Umm, sure. The return is a player to be named later. Nova, 29, has a 4.90 ERA, with a 5.09 FIP and a 1.35 WHIP on the season. Nova is primarily a ... Read More
POLL: What grade should the Pirates gets for their deadline moves?
With the acquisitions of Aramis Ramirez, Joakim Soria, Michael Morse and J.A. Happ at the deadline, how would you grade the Pirates deadline moves? [poll id="142"] ... Read More
What we learned from the MLB trade deadline
For baseball fans and the journalists who cover the game, the trade deadline is one of the biggest days of the season. It's a time to see what might happen to either make a team better for a playoff run, or how a team might build for the future. This was my first deadline working as a sports writer; coffee brewed, computer(s) on, Twitter feed constantly being refreshed — definitely a different feeling from some of the other deadlines I can remember from the past. Throughout you are hearing ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: Byrd back in the Burgh?
More names have surfaced in the past 48 hours as potential trade pieces for the Pirates, who are expected to be buyers by this Thursday's 4 pm trade deadline. Jon Morosi of FOX Sports has reported the Pirates are continuing to look at Phillies reliever Antonio Bastardo, but they may also have their eye on another position player from Philadelphia. Marlon Byrd: Morosi has reported the Pirates are also interested in Byrd, who was acquired by the Pirates after last year's deadline. Pirates ... Read More
Can Andrew Lambo make an impact in 2014?
Heading into to Spring Training this season, it seemed that Pirates outfielder/first baseman Andrew Lambo was on track to start the season in the majors. Penciled in as the left-handed portion of a platoon with Gaby Sanchez at first base, all the pieces seemed to be in place for Lambo. Unfortunately, a dreadful showing at Bradenton not only cost Lambo a job most assumed would be his, it also cost him an Opening Day roster position. Once optioned to the Pirates AAA affiliate, the Indianapolis ... Read More