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
Pirates’ buy-low-high-reward deadline could pay off
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington has never been one for flashy transactions, and his approach at the trade deadline was no different. And for now, that is OK. Huntington has always been shy about trading his top prospects, but at the same time he said he wanted to improve the club via trade this year. So far he has managed to do both. But how much the Pirates have improved now that the non-waiver trade deadline has passed remains to be seen. Outside of the trade for ... Read More
Defense shines in Pirates victory
Joakim Soria was making his Pittsburgh Pirates debut and loaded the bases while loading the bases. He then fell behind Brayan Pena 3-0 before making hard contact on a 3-1 offering. The Cincinnati Reds appeared poise to tie or lead the game on the play, however Soria stuck his glove out and ended the inning to Pena's surprise. Following a 10-run loss Thursday, the Pirates came back and tied the four-game series with a 5-4 victory. The Pirates finish the month at a National League best 17-9 ... Read More
Pirates place Burnett on DL; recall LaFromboise
A disappointing second half, one which he claims is the last of his career continued for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett as he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation. Burnett will be replaced in the rotation by J.A. Happ who was acquired earlier Friday afternoon in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Bobby LaFromboise will take Burnett's 25-man roster spot. Earlier in the day when meeting with assembled media manager Clint Hurdle stated that he had a ... Read More
Pirates DFA Guerra; outright Hernandez to Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated Deolis Guerra for assignment making Joakim Soria able to come onto the major league roster. Soria was acquired by the Pirates from the Detroit Tigers Thursday. Guerra appeared in 10 games and pitched 16.2 innings while posting a 2-0 record. His -0.4 WAR and 6.48 ERA were largely due to a 9.26 ERA in July. Prior to Guerra's call-up, he was in the minor leagues for nine seasons. His changeup was his biggest pitch and he showcased it in his first ... Read More
Pirates acquire J.A. Happ from Mariners
Pittsburgh Pirates fans thought the trade deadline was gone, however just a few minutes after the Mike Morse trade was reported it was also revealed that J.A. Happ had also been acquired by the Pirates. The Pirates represent Happ's fifth major league team. His previous stops were with the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners which were the team that traded him. Happ has appeared in 185 games and has started 160 of them. He owns a career 55-59 ... Read More
Pirates acquire Morse; say good-bye to Tabata
It was a rather quiet trade deadline day for the Pittsburgh Pirates however shortly after 4 p.m. ET the team traded Jose Tabata to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Michael Morse and cash. Earlier in the season Pirates general manager Neal Huntington stated that he did not think Tabata would make the major league club this season and that they were looking for other ways to find him a starting opportunity. Tabata did appear in 27 games this season with the Pirates though sparingly ... Read More
Pirates acquire Soria from Tigers
On the heels of acquiring reliever Joe Blanton early this morning, the Pirates have made another trade to bolster their bullpen by exchanging AA OF/SS JaCoby Jones with the Detroit Tigers for RHP Joakim Soria. Soria anchored the back-end of the Tigers bullpen posting a 3-1 record with 23 saves in 26 opportunities while holding a 2.85 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 41 innings of work. Soria is in the final year of a 3 year / $14.5 million contract and is owed just over $2.5 million for the ... Read More
Pirates designate Vance Worley for assignment
The Pirates have announced the they have designated pitcher Vance Worley for assignment. The move opens up a roster spot for newly acquired pitcher Joe Blanton. Through 20 games with the Pirates in 2015, the 27-year-old Worley posted a 4-5 record with a 3.78 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Worley split the year between starting (eight games) and long relief for the Pirates. In 2014, Worley posted a 2.85 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP for the Pirates in 18 games - 17 starts - as the latest reclamation project ... Read More
Pirates acquire Blanton
As the trade deadline looms closer to its conclusion, the Pittsburgh Pirates have added a piece to its bullpen with the acquisition of Joe Blanton from the Kansas City Royals. Blanton was designated for assignment by the Royals after the acquisition of Johnny Cueto from the Cincinnati Reds. He went 2-2 with two saves [in two opportunities] to compliment a 3.89 ERA in 15 appearances [four starts] this season. The right-handed pitcher has thrown 41.2 innings this season and in his past 11 ... Read More