Kenny Powers
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Why is Cole 4th in the rotation? Just so he starts against STL?
That's my guess. They probably want both Liriano and Cole against the cardsWhy is Cole 4th in the rotation? Just so he starts against STL?
http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
Yes, I dont see why this is a given at this point with how good the pen is/is expected to be. It looked like he got figured out late last season and hasnt comeback with an answer.pretty sure i want melancon out of the 8th inning ASAP. like, NOW.
I dont see why not per the bolded. Honestly, I dont understand why Tabata isnt the (mostly) everyday RF until Polanco gets called up. Snider's chances/deserving of his apparent role has set its sail IMO.monessen said:Don't know how much thought has been given to Russell Martin at DH against AL teams' left-handers if Tony Sanchez plays well. If the Bucs stand pat with the roster until then, while starting Gaby and Tabata against lefties, both Tony S and Martin may be the best right-handed hitters for those match-ups. And it would keep Martin in the game if needed for later behind the plate.
Boras may bark at this notion since agents have inordinate clout these days on what/when/where their clients' can perform. But we've talked often on the need for a complement to Gaby. Maybe Pedro Alvarez is that player instead of their present option. Locating a good acquisition to play third could be a bit easier than the quest for an MLB left-handed hitting first-baseman. If Pedro is not the long-term answer at third (or even on the team in a few years), a position switch sooner instead of later may be wise.
They need to get the win tonight. Sunday seems like a give away with the matchup.Nice start to the series. Now take 1 more.
Liriano pitched very well against the cards last year at PNC. Nice to see the bats going yesterday.They need to get the win tonight. Sunday seems like a give away with the matchup.Nice start to the series. Now take 1 more.
Tommy John.See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
Ok well the Bucs still have a solid club right now and have some pretty good depth in the minors. It sucks that Taillon won't contribute until 2016 at the earliest but hopefully he will still have a strong career ahead of him. There have been success stories of guys coming off TJTommy John.See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
Tommy John, for one.Ok well the Bucs still have a solid club right now and have some pretty good depth in the minors. It sucks that Taillon won't contribute until 2016 at the earliest but hopefully he will still have a strong career ahead of him. There have been success stories of guys coming off TJTommy John.See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
It definitely stinks for the near term, as he was considered a blue chip prospect. But I have also read that the Pirates have another wave of highly regarded pitchers making their way up from the low minors (Glasnow, Kingham, and Heredia).Ok well the Bucs still have a solid club right now and have some pretty good depth in the minors. It sucks that Taillon won't contribute until 2016 at the earliest but hopefully he will still have a strong career ahead of him. There have been success stories of guys coming off TJTommy John.See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
I've heard some experts say that Kingham may end up better than Taillon in the long run (this was before the TJ news). Glasgow and Heredia are also coveted prospects and they have a few others who can add solid depth. This is why I'm not devastated by the Taillon news. As you mentioned, Polanco will be up soon and that will hopefully immediately fix their hole in RF. Unlike past years, this team can absorb a huge hit like they took today.It definitely stinks for the near term, as he was considered a blue chip prospect. But I have also read that the Pirates have another wave of highly regarded pitchers making their way up from the low minors (Glasnow, Kingham, and Heredia).Ok well the Bucs still have a solid club right now and have some pretty good depth in the minors. It sucks that Taillon won't contribute until 2016 at the earliest but hopefully he will still have a strong career ahead of him. There have been success stories of guys coming off TJTommy John.See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
With Polanco on the horizon, the offense should be solid, but they need to find another pitcher next to Cole to bring them into the future.
I'll take itOf course we lost the Liriano start and won Volquez vs. Wainwright. Of course.
Dont forget Brandon Cumpton in AAA as well, a really solid option there -- Polanco really needs to be up in the majors ASAP.fred_1_15301 said:I've heard some experts say that Kingham may end up better than Taillon in the long run (this was before the TJ news). Glasgow and Heredia are also coveted prospects and they have a few others who can add solid depth. This is why I'm not devastated by the Taillon news. As you mentioned, Polanco will be up soon and that will hopefully immediately fix their hole in RF. Unlike past years, this team can absorb a huge hit like they took today.Balco said:It definitely stinks for the near term, as he was considered a blue chip prospect. But I have also read that the Pirates have another wave of highly regarded pitchers making their way up from the low minors (Glasnow, Kingham, and Heredia).fred_1_15301 said:Ok well the Bucs still have a solid club right now and have some pretty good depth in the minors. It sucks that Taillon won't contribute until 2016 at the earliest but hopefully he will still have a strong career ahead of him. There have been success stories of guys coming off TJPlorfu said:Tommy John.See you in 2015 Jameson (or perhaps 2016)http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/04/jameson-taillon-had-second-opinion-now-all-parties-quiet-as-pirates-decide-the-next-step.htmlThat's a good deal. I'm a little nervous about the Taillon elbow discomfort. Any setbacks and I doubt we see him in the majors this year.Good to see Marte now signed long term. Doubt they'll be able to do that with Alvarez and Cole, but at least they have now locked up two of their horses for the next 5+years.
With Polanco on the horizon, the offense should be solid, but they need to find another pitcher next to Cole to bring them into the future.
He should be in the pen now, not Gomez.Mazzaro cleared waivers today. Kind of surprised by that.
I'm excited too. Doesn't seem like Snider is quite as excited about the Polanco Show as we are though.can't wait until polanco comes up. think he's going to be better than marte.
I wish -- they are going to hold him until late June unfortunately...Polanco time. Let's do this.
Again, very glad.Full Terms of the deal.Burnett to the Phillies---1 year, $16 million----just a little higher than the Bucs' offer of 1 year at 8.5 million
Burnett and Marlon Byrd will be missed. Both may have still have enough in the tank to help Philadelphia get to the playoffs.
With the money saved, the team may be able to pursue a Kendrys Morales. With 64 runs scored and 80 RBI over a full season last year and not breaking his leg jumping on home plate in 2014, Morales could be had. The Mariners now have Hart, Morrison, Morales, and Smoak. And one of the latter two will be expendable. So the Pirates can look to acquire the player Seattle doesn't want or need, unless the Orioles jump in there first.
Very glad the Pirates didn't do something that stupid.
I think he could a trade candidate later this year if he can keep it up or possibly get a look at 1B.Travis Snider is not exactly disappointing thus far.
Not sure what he makes per year, but if he continues hitting the way he has, I would think it would be tough/stupid to trade him, especially since he would finally be showing the Pirates what they had hoped he would show them. They've been pretty patient with the guy. I'd hate for this to be Brandon Moss all over again.I think he could a trade candidate later this year if he can keep it up or possibly get a look at 1B.Travis Snider is not exactly disappointing thus far.
This. Brandon Moss, or god forbid Jose Bautista.Not sure what he makes per year, but if he continues hitting the way he has, I would think it would be tough/stupid to trade him, especially since he would finally be showing the Pirates what they had hoped he would show them. They've been pretty patient with the guy. I'd hate for this to be Brandon Moss all over again.I think he could a trade candidate later this year if he can keep it up or possibly get a look at 1B.Travis Snider is not exactly disappointing thus far.
They aren't going to block Polanco for him though.Kenny Powers said:This. Brandon Moss, or god forbid Jose Bautista.Copeman said:Not sure what he makes per year, but if he continues hitting the way he has, I would think it would be tough/stupid to trade him, especially since he would finally be showing the Pirates what they had hoped he would show them. They've been pretty patient with the guy. I'd hate for this to be Brandon Moss all over again.Drunken Cowboy said:I think he could a trade candidate later this year if he can keep it up or possibly get a look at 1B.Copeman said:Travis Snider is not exactly disappointing thus far.
and now the ####ing pitcher hits a 2 run HR. Im turning it off. ####!Just hit the ball in the air in cincy, it'll go out. Todd Frazier homer was a joke tonight.
Haven't been to a game there but tenderloins are the big local food.I travel to Indy a lot now. Maybe I can see Polanco before the call up. Anybody been to Victory stadium? Any signature food?
And are you enjoying how the Pirates have not spent what they saved on Burnett to improve the club?Again, very glad.Full Terms of the deal.Burnett to the Phillies---1 year, $16 million----just a little higher than the Bucs' offer of 1 year at 8.5 million
Burnett and Marlon Byrd will be missed. Both may have still have enough in the tank to help Philadelphia get to the playoffs.
With the money saved, the team may be able to pursue a Kendrys Morales. With 64 runs scored and 80 RBI over a full season last year and not breaking his leg jumping on home plate in 2014, Morales could be had. The Mariners now have Hart, Morrison, Morales, and Smoak. And one of the latter two will be expendable. So the Pirates can look to acquire the player Seattle doesn't want or need, unless the Orioles jump in there first.
Very glad the Pirates didn't do something that stupid.
This is who they gave the money toAnd are you enjoying how the Pirates have not spent what they saved on Burnett to improve the club?Again, very glad.Full Terms of the deal.Burnett to the Phillies---1 year, $16 million----just a little higher than the Bucs' offer of 1 year at 8.5 million
Burnett and Marlon Byrd will be missed. Both may have still have enough in the tank to help Philadelphia get to the playoffs.
With the money saved, the team may be able to pursue a Kendrys Morales. With 64 runs scored and 80 RBI over a full season last year and not breaking his leg jumping on home plate in 2014, Morales could be had. The Mariners now have Hart, Morrison, Morales, and Smoak. And one of the latter two will be expendable. So the Pirates can look to acquire the player Seattle doesn't want or need, unless the Orioles jump in there first.
Very glad the Pirates didn't do something that stupid.
Oh yes. I mentioned Volquez a couple of months ago. Could be this year's Liriano if this year's Liriano becomes last year's Volquez.The Orioles signed Ubaldo Jimenez to a 4-year, $50 million dollar deal. I suppose they had to move quickly on Jimenez after losing out on Burnett.
He's a pretty good pitcher, but he's no Edinson Volquez.