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  • LetsGoPitt
    Cr*m*n*lly *nd*rr*t*d
    • Jul 2002
    • 5673

    #76
    Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

    Originally posted by joeboo
    Good point. I forgot about Carrera and Tracy loving him.

    Here's another name I forgot about - Matt Capps. The Pirates are very high on him. Big, hard throwing RH reliever However, he jumped from AA to MLB at the end of last year. I think he should start out in AAA, but he is still in camp right now so who knows what the Pirates will do?
    There was a nice blurb about Capps in the Post-Gazette today. He really seems like someone the Pirates could use. I especially like the fact that he hasn't given up a walk all spring, which is something I'm used to seeing way too much of from Pirates pitchers.

    Duke's line was pretty awful, but it sounded like he gave up several cheap hits, and three of his runs came after a botched double play ball by Castillo. Hey...gotta be optimistic, right?
    “In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis Black

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    • LetsGoPitt
      Cr*m*n*lly *nd*rr*t*d
      • Jul 2002
      • 5673

      #77
      Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

      Originally posted by BraveGamer
      Yeah, I thought I might catch some heat for that...

      I've been fiddling with a few different avatars, this one probably won't be up for long.
      I hope you realize that I still carry a serious childhood scar because of that event....
      “In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis Black

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      • mjb2124
        Hall Of Fame
        • Aug 2002
        • 13649

        #78
        Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

        Originally posted by LetsGoPitt
        There was a nice blurb about Capps in the Post-Gazette today. He really seems like someone the Pirates could use. I especially like the fact that he hasn't given up a walk all spring, which is something I'm used to seeing way too much of from Pirates pitchers.
        Did you see his numbers combined in A, AA and MLB last year? 77.x innings pitched, 6 walks. That's impressive.

        For what it's worth, I read an interview with DL and he stated that Capps is high on his list. Last year he said Maholm was that guy and the year before he stated Duke was that guy. So needless to say, expect him to spend some time at the MLB level this year and in the future.

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        • LetsGoPitt
          Cr*m*n*lly *nd*rr*t*d
          • Jul 2002
          • 5673

          #79
          Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

          Originally posted by joeboo
          Did you see his numbers combined in A, AA and MLB last year? 77.x innings pitched, 6 walks. That's impressive.

          For what it's worth, I read an interview with DL and he stated that Capps is high on his list. Last year he said Maholm was that guy and the year before he stated Duke was that guy. So needless to say, expect him to spend some time at the MLB level this year and in the future.
          He definitely sounds like a guy who could be a setup man or even a closer in the near future. First thing you want those guys to do is pound the strike zone. Something that Gonzo hasn't done very well this spring, I might add.
          “In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis Black

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          • Karlos05
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            • Mar 2003
            • 5814

            #80
            Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

            Snell went again tonight.

            5IP, 5H, 4ER, 2BB, 4K, 1HR

            There was a nice wind out to center tonight though so those numbers might be a bit inflated. The closer and closer we get to opening day the more and more worried I get about the rotation.

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            • LetsGoPitt
              Cr*m*n*lly *nd*rr*t*d
              • Jul 2002
              • 5673

              #81
              Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

              Originally posted by Karlos05
              Snell went again tonight.

              5IP, 5H, 4ER, 2BB, 4K, 1HR

              There was a nice wind out to center tonight though so those numbers might be a bit inflated. The closer and closer we get to opening day the more and more worried I get about the rotation.
              It's really hard to judge any of these spring numbers. Every spring the Bucs end up near the top of the majors in home runs, and we all know how that winds up once the season begins.

              And at the risk of sounding dumb, why is Xander Berkeley your avatar?
              “In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis Black

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              • mjb2124
                Hall Of Fame
                • Aug 2002
                • 13649

                #82
                Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                Originally posted by LetsGoPitt
                He definitely sounds like a guy who could be a setup man or even a closer in the near future. First thing you want those guys to do is pound the strike zone. Something that Gonzo hasn't done very well this spring, I might add.
                I have heard the Pirates mention him as a possible closer of the future. Then again, we've heard that numerous times before about other guys.

                I don't get Gonzo. 2004 he was dominant and had excellent control (43 IP, 6 BB). Last year, he lost it. He had that knee injury so I figured that might be the problem. However, this spring isn't making me feel better.

                Gonzo and Ollie are so frustrating!

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                • mjb2124
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 13649

                  #83
                  Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                  Listening to the radio driving into work this morning (Fox Sports with Tunch and Wolfley....Pirates guy Dan Potash was the guest). They were talking about the numbers in the spring - specifically starting pitchers.

                  Wolfley was concerned, but Potash stated it's nothing to worry about. Tracy isn't concerned and often, pitchers get beatup a little at the beginning of the year before they find their groove.

                  I can't say I'm not concerned a little. With a staff so young and unproven, I think they need to start off on the right foot. I'd hate to see Ollie walk a bunch of hitters and get tossed around in the opener. Same goes for the entire crew of young guys.

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                  • Karlos05
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                    • Mar 2003
                    • 5814

                    #84
                    Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                    The closer we get to go time the more I get a little worried. I know how Spring Training is and that numbers don't mean anything but when you look at this staff there is nothing but question marks.

                    Everyone on the staff has excellent potential but you don't know what your actually going to get when the season rolls around. The Ollie from 2 years ago or the one from last year? Maholm and Duke from last year or the ones getting hit hard in Bradenton? Snell from spring training or the one from his last couple call ups to the majors?

                    I'm hoping for the best but this could be a long up and down season with the starters.

                    Pitt - Nicely done recognizing Xander, He was actually a character from the show 24 from a few years back and since there's a new season of the show in full swing I'm repping him. You guys see all these George Mason avatars popping up recently? I've been flying mine since before it was cool.

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                    • LetsGoPitt
                      Cr*m*n*lly *nd*rr*t*d
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 5673

                      #85
                      Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                      Like I said before, I don't put much stock in pitching numbers, especially with guys who are locks to make the rotation. Usually at this point in spring, those guys are monkeying around with things like new pitches, or working out pitches that they aren't as proficient at. So they're not pitching to get guys out so much as they are trying out their stuff.

                      On a different note, Jose Bautista is certainly doing everything he can to make the team. He even played shortstop the other day! If only he were already on the 40 man roster. In the meantime, the Post-Gazette is reporting that Carrera is a virtual lock to make the bullpen (argh!) and the human windmill (Jose Hernandez) is also practically a given. Personally, I'd rather see Bautista.

                      Karlos - believe it or not, I've never seen an episode of 24 (I can't commit to watching something every week b/c of my time schedule).
                      “In my lifetime, we've gone from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. We've gone from John F. Kennedy to Al Gore. If this is evolution, I believe that in twelve years, we'll be voting for plants.” - Lewis Black

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                      • bravosfan
                        All Star
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 5184

                        #86
                        Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                        Thought I'd mention here, too, that John Thomson was scratched from his start today. Supposedly a "sore elbow", but more likely a trade. Only guy we're [Braves' fans] hearing is Wilson, though it's not unusual for Schuerholz to surprise us.

                        We should know one way or the other later today...

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                        • bravosfan
                          All Star
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 5184

                          #87
                          Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                          Well, so much for that. Word now is that the reason for Thomson being scratched is legit.

                          You guys can breathe easy now, no deal.

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                          • mjb2124
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Aug 2002
                            • 13649

                            #88
                            Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread



                            Pirates cuts today - Bautista, Paulino, Edwards, Strickland and Reames.

                            Wells, JVB and Bullington go on the 60 day DL.

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                            • Karlos05
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                              • Mar 2003
                              • 5814

                              #89
                              Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                              Nothing too suprising about the cuts. Moving those other guys to the 60 day DL opens up the spots to put Carrera and possibly Duckworth on the active roster.

                              Just came back to see the Pirates on ESPN. Got to see the last two whole outs. Jack flew out and Craig whiffed on a fastball on a 3-2 count to end it. Can't see the box score yet but Ollie started and it looked like he did well. The interesting thing is going to be seeing where his fastball was. Hopefully it topped out higher than 89mph.
                              Last edited by Karlos05; 03-29-2006, 07:09 PM.

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                              • SPTO
                                binging
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 68046

                                #90
                                Re: The 2006 Pittsburgh Pirate Thread

                                I only saw the highlights of Ollie's day but his stuff looked lively. He had a few Ks I believe.

                                Anywho i'm kinda pulling for the Buccos cuz of the classy fans like you guys and because of Jason Bay.
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                                "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

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