Last year, the Pirates and their fans were hopeful that they'd be able to retain free-agent catcher Russell Martin. Then, Martin went home, as the Canadian signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, creating a hole — at the time — at catcher for the Pirates. This year, the big question was whether or not the Pirates would be able to retain free agent pitcher J.A. Happ, and according numerous reports, the Pirates and Happ had mutual interest in signing a deal to keep the 33-year-old left-handed ... Read More
Homers Doom Volquez, Pirates
A Colby Rasmus second inning grand slam and a Melky Cabrera fifth inning two-run shot were more than enough offense for the Blue Jays as they defeated the Pirates 7-2 on Sunday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep. Edinson Volquez started the game off going 1-2-3 in the first and got run support via a Josh Harrison lead-off triple and Neil Walker RBI groundout, but lost his control and was unable to hold the lead. Volquez walked two to start the second, then Brett Lawrie beat out a ... Read More
Crazy year for the Miami Marlins continues after blockbuster trade
The Miami Marlins were the talk of the MLB heading into the 2012 regular season. A new stadium, new manager, and a couple of big pickups made the Marlins, who had the worst attendance in the league in prior years, one of the most anticipated teams in the MLB. The Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers were also very highlighted teams throughout the 2011 offseason, but the Marlins were right up there with them. Jose Reyes finally got the money he wanted with a six year, 106 million dollar ... Read More