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<t><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I don't think Locke's been better, nor do I think he's been worse than Nicasio, Niese or Liriano. What I think he is is part of the problem. Nicasio, Niese, Liriano and Locke have all been poor starting pitchers this season. Slice it/dice it anyway you want the conclusion ...

<t>Ah the early 60's. So many great cuppas, many of whom donned the 'tools of ignorance' for the Buccos. Here's another one, Elmo Plaskett. Played in 10 games for the Pirates from 1962-1963 (9 at C and 1 at 3b) and managed to finish with a lifetime BA right at the Mendoza line. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br...

This is a very bad thing. Even if the accusation is eventually proven to be groundless (please!!) this situation has to adversely affect Kang. Perhaps we're seeing this manifested in his recent batting slump.

A guy who had the last cuppa coffee of his MLB career with the Pirates, Benito Santiago







Appeared in a total of 6 games with the Bucs in 2005 before retiring.

<t>I'm still not sure about Glasnow. Do I think he's one of the five best starting pitchers in the organization right now? Yes. The question I ask myself is whether his control issues would make him a big step up from Niese or Locke or even Liriano at this point. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> When I look ...

<t><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Julio Gotay- Mostly known as the other player coming to the Pirates in the Dick Groat for Don Cardwell deal with the Cards. Played in 7 games over two seasons (1963 & 1964) with the Bucs. Managed just 5 plate appearances, he had two hits and a walk. In 1965 he was trad...

<t>182E2F383332283A193428285B0 wrote: Alright Frankie, let get it together today...get back to .500...then we can figure out a way to go 5-2 this week...<br/> <br/> <br/> Hopefully we'll be able to say in retrospect that Frankie's resurgence this season coincided with the advent of the new forum. <b...