The Pirates finished up their final cuts to minor league camp along with designating Clint Robinson and Hunter Strickland for assignment and have set their Opening Day roster. It will look like this: SP A.J. Burnett SP Wandy Rodriguez SP James McDonald SP Jonathan Sanchez SP Jeff Locke RP Jeanmar Gomez RP Chris Leroux RP
MLB Network Remembers Roberto Clemente
As we approach the 40th anniversary of Roberto Clemente‘s tragic death, MLB Network has an awesome 12 minute feature on the Pirates’ legendary right fielder. Being alive to witness Clemente play is one of the biggest wishes I have always had. Anytime I see something like this it always stirs up emotions in me, so
Roundtable with Dejan Kovacevic this Evening
This evening at 9 PM, Dejan Kovacevic will meet and discuss the whole Navy SEALS training thing that went on during Pirates Fall Instructs. Hopefully it will provide some clarity on the whole situation, especially what was released late last night [link]. The forum will take place at Bucs Dugout [link]. Please follow Charlie’s rules
BBA: 2012 Stan Musial Award
As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, I have the privilege to vote on all of the awards that are handed out by the organization at season’s end. The Stan Musial Award goes to the most valuable player in the league. 1) Buster Posey, C, San Francisco It’s hard to realize, but 2012 was
BBA: 2012 NL Walter Johnson Award
As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, I get the privilege of voting on all the awards handed out at the end of the season. Here is my ballot for the Walter Johnson Award, which goes to the league’s best pitcher. 1) Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Los Angeles Kershaw gets the slight edge in what
BBA: 2012 NL Goose Gossage Award
As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, I get the privilege of voting in the awards that are handed out. The Goose Gossage Award is presented to the league’s best relief pitcher. 1) Craig Kimbrel, RHP, Atlanta Kimbrel was just absolutely lights out for the Braves this year. Over 62 2/3 innings, he posted