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Roster Watch: Jeff Karstens
I’m actually getting kind of tired of writing about Jeff Karstens. Yes, he’s one of my favorite Pirates. Yes, this whole Karstens drama was blown way out of proportion. Yes, he is unreliable. I get all of that. Guess what though? I said I’d cover every player that was on the roster last year and…
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Pirates To Non-Tender Jeff Karstens
Dejan Kovacevic has confirmed that the Pirates will non-tender RHP Jeff Karstens, effectively making him a Free Agent. BREAKING: Jeff Karstens just texted me that he’s being non-tendered. He was just called by Neal Huntington. #Pirates — Dejan Kovacevic (@Dejan_Kovacevic) November 30, 2012 This is kind of what I was afraid of when the Pirates…
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins – Game 68
There really is nothing quite like watching your favorite team make a struggling pitcher look like Cy Young. At least in last night’s case Liriano has been good in his Major League career. You can see a recap of the game here. Today’s opponent has never really had the distinction of being a successful Major…
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins – Game 66
Last night was the third night in a row without the Pirates. As I lay in bed I was shocked at how bad I missed seeing the team. I don’t know if it’s the small amount of success or what, but I am basically wrapped around this team’s finger, and I love it. Don’t forget…
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Steve Pearce Joins Ryan Doumit in Minnesota
That’s right the Steve Pearce era in Pittsburgh has officially come to an end. Pearce has apparently signed a minor league deal with the Twins, the second Pirate to go to the Twins organization this offseason. Ryan Doumit was the other. The 28 year old Pearce spent parts of five seasons in the big leagues…
