Twins vs. Pirates 3/7/2014

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Twins

(4-3, 2-2 away)

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Pirates

(6-1, 2-0 home)

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Minnesota Batting

Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Presley, CF	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	.231
Dozier, 2B	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.545
Mauer, 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.286
Willingham, DH	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.125
Plouffe, 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250
Ramirez, W, RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.556
Mastroianni, LF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.300
Suzuki, K, C	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333
Bartlett, SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Totals	2	0	1	0	0	1	0

BATTING
TB: Presley.

BASERUNNING
CS: Presley (1, 2nd base by Rodriguez, W/Martin, R).

Pittsburgh Batting

Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Marte, S, LF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.143
Martin, R, C	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.286
McCutchen, CF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.625
Alvarez, P, 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333
Walker, 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.222
Snider, DH	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.444
Mercer, SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.200
Lambo, 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.077
Decker, RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.231
Totals	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Minnesota Pitching

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Worley	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Pittsburgh Pitching

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Rodriguez, W	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.00

Groundouts-flyouts: Worley 0-0, Rodriguez, W 0-0.
Batters faced: Worley 0, Rodriguez, W 2.
Umpires: HP: Ryan Blakney. 1B: Clint Fagan. 2B: Will Little. 3B: Jeff Gosney.
Weather: 62 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 13 mph, L to R.
Venue: McKechnie Field.
March 7, 2014

Game Post ...Twins vs Bucs ... March 7

JAL’s All Morning Links

All   James Darren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5q6b3XdrqU&feature=kp

GENERAL DAILY UPDATED BASEBALL SITES

1- MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 BFFL’s 2014 Pirates Stats Spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsjN0zO-DxI0dDNkaWxFNWIwNDVUQzEwYXp5SlpGNkE&usp=drive_web#gid=0

4 Pirates Prospects Spring Training Tracker

http://www.piratesprospects.com/st2014

BLOGS and such

 

5—Pirates Prospects

First Pitch: The Typical Development Path For Pirates Pitching Prospects

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/03/first-pitch-the-typical-development-path-for-pirates-pitching-prospects.html

Pirates Trying to Work Some Familiar Magic on Daniel Schlereth

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/03/pirates-trying-to-work-some-familiar-magic-on-daniel-schlereth.html

Clay Holmes Following the Nick Kingham Path

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/03/clay-holmes-following-the-nick-kingham-path.html

6 KDKA

Jeff Locke Explains Missed Start & Evaluates 2013 Performance

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/06/jeff-locke-explains-missed-start-evaluates-2013-performance/

7 Rumbunter

Pittsburgh Pirates Sit Alone on Top of Grapefruit League

http://rumbunter.com/2014/03/06/pittsburgh-pirates-sit-alone-top-grapefruit-league/

Gerrit Cole, Wandy Rodriguez Get Starts Against Minnesota Twins

http://rumbunter.com/2014/03/06/gerrit-cole-wandy-rodriguez-get-starts-minnesota-twins/

8 Green Weenie

3/6: Busy day for Buccos- Pops, Arky Vaughan, Jim Bunning, Maz and More...

http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2014/03/36-busy-day-for-buccos-pops-arky.html

9 SaberBucs

>Andrew McCutchen’s 2014 Projection

http://saberbucs.net/2014/03/06/andrew-mccutchens-2014-projection/

10 Pirates 101

Russell Martin Open to Contract Extension with Pittsburgh Pirates

http://www.sportsmedia101.com/pittsburghpirates/2014/03/06/russell-martin-open-to-contract-extension-with-pittsburgh-pirates/

NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES and Other Media

11 Fox Sports

2014 Pirates preview: Bucs aim to show last year wasn't a fluke

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/2014-pittsburgh-pirates-preview-030614

12 City of Champions

                                   

Will Pittsburgh Pirates’ Modest Payroll Make For Exciting Trade Season?

http://cityofchampionssports.com/2014/03/06/pittsburgh-pirates-low-payroll-allow-trade-additions-penguins/

13 Rant Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training: Ranking The Top 5 Early Standouts

http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2014/03/06/pittsburgh-pirates-spring-training-ranking-the-top-5-early-standouts/

14 Pirates Site

Decker impresses Hurdle with 'backyard' style

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140306&content_id=68803210&notebook_id=68802698&vkey=notebook_pit&c_id=pit

15 Bradenton Herald

Pittsburgh Pirates | Strong finish earns Jordy Mercer full-time spot at short

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/03/07/5031946/pittsburgh-pirates-strong-finish.html

16 Washington Post

Nate McLouth’s career has taken him from all-star to Class AAA to a talented Nats outfield

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/nate-mclouths-career-has-taken-him-from-all-star-to-class-aaa-to-a-talented-nats-outfield/2014/03/06/a484e586-a57b-11e3-a5fa-55f0c77bf39c_story.html

17 Beaver County Times

It's like Pirates' Welker never left

http://www.timesonline.com/sports/pirates/it-s-like-pirates-welker-never-left/article_4d8ec772-0631-5beb-81b5-1fb456fc6b3a.html

18 St. Louis Post Gazette

Miklasz: Carpenter's dedication, success, about to be rewarded

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/miklasz-carpenter-s-dedication-success-about-to-be-rewarded/article_24142a1b-128f-5127-b258-d06060889ab7.html

19 Fangraphs

Pitch-Framing and a Peek Inside the Industry

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/pitch-framing-and-a-peek-inside-the-industry/

20 Baseball Prospectus

Billy Hamilton, Usain Bolt, and Whether 90 Feet is Still Enough

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22979

21 Post Gazette

Grass can always be greener for Pirates outfielder Dickerson

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2014/03/07/Grass-can-always-be-greener-for-Pirates-outfielder/stories/201403070049

22 Tribune review

New Pirates pitcher Eppley brings special delivery to team's staff

http://triblive.com/sports/pirates/5698903-74/eppley-cody-sidearm#axzz2vBMuAPKZ

JAL’s Ride Ride Ride Morning Links

Ride Ride Ride  Brenda Lee   Number 46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqwK9yhVzd0&feature=kp

GENERAL DAILY UPDATED BASEBALL SITES

1- MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 BFFL’s 2014 Pirates Stats Spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsjN0zO-DxI0dDNkaWxFNWIwNDVUQzEwYXp5SlpGNkE&usp=drive_web#gid=0

4 Pirates Prospects Spring Training Tracker

http://www.piratesprospects.com/st2014

BLOGS and such

 

5—Pirates Prospects

First Pitch: Is Stetson Allie the Breakout Prospect of 2014?

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/03/first-pitch-is-stetson-allie-the-breakout-prospect-of-2014.html

Austin Meadows Dealing With a Hamstring Injury

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/03/austin-meadows-dealing-with-a-hamstring-injury.html

Stetson Allie Showing Off His Effortless Power in Batting Practice (Video)

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/03/stetson-allie-showing-off-his-effortless-power-in-batting-practice-video.html

6 Bucs Dugout

Gamethread: Pirates vs. Blue Jays

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2014/3/5/5473810/gamethread-pirates-vs-blue-jays

7 Rumbunter

A Question for Pittsburgh Pirate Fans: Does Payroll Really Matter?

http://rumbunter.com/2014/03/05/question-pittsburgh-pirate-fans-payroll-really-matter/

Alex Dickerson Trade by Pirates Looks Smart

http://rumbunter.com/2014/03/05/alex-dickerson-trade-pirates-looks-smart/

8 Green Weenie

3/5: Teke, Foxy and Cutch...

http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2014/03/35-teke-foxy-and-cutch.html

9 SaberBucs

>Is Trading for 1B Mike Carp a Good Idea?

http://saberbucs.net/2014/03/05/is-trading-for-1b-mike-carp-a-good-idea/

10 Pirates 101

Pittsburgh Pirates Ride Hot Bat of Travis Snider, Beat Toronto Blue Jays to Continue Roll

http://www.sportsmedia101.com/pittsburghpirates/2014/03/05/pittsburgh-pirates-ride-hot-bat-of-travis-snider-beat-toronto-blue-jays-to-continue-roll/

NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES and Other Media

11 Rant Sports

MLB: Predicting 2014 NL Central Standings

http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2014/03/05/mlb-predicting-2014-nl-central-standings/

12 Cubbies Crib

                                   

Know Your Enemy: Pittsburgh Pirates

http://cubbiescrib.com/2014/03/05/know-enemy-pittsburgh-pirates/

13 KDKA

Would Mike LaValliere Welcome Barry Bonds To Pirates Spring Training?

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/03/05/would-mike-lavalliere-welcome-barry-bonds-to-pirates-spring-training/

14 Pirates Site

In Morton, Bucs have reliable presence in rotation

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/pit/pirates-right-hander-charlie-morton-showing-off-sinker-reliable-presence?ymd=20140305&content_id=68730560&vkey=news_pit

15 Toronto Observer

Pirates prospect Kirk Singer excited after switching positions

http://torontoobserver.ca/2014/03/05/pirates-prospect-kirk-singer-excited-after-switching-positions/

16 Bleacher Report

How A.J. Burnett's Absence Will Hurt the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1982844-how-aj-burnetts-absence-will-hurt-the-pittsburgh-pirates-in-2014

17 Beaver County Times

New Pirate Morel already connected to the area

http://www.timesonline.com/sports/pirates/new-pirate-morel-already-connected-to-the-area/article_f4338b13-008e-536f-a514-f4b41a5c89d2.html

18 St. Louis Post Gazette

Bernie: No secret for Molina — just work

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/bernie-no-secret-for-molina-just-work/article_62fb0736-9097-5104-844e-df8252d26822.html

19 Fangraphs

Baseball’s New Most Dominant Pitch.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/baseballs-new-most-dominant-pitch/

20 Baseball Prospectus

Is the Market for MLB Front Office Employees Rational?

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22961

21 Post Gazette

Pirates catcher Tony Sanchez waits for his turn

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2014/03/06/Catcher-Tony-Sanchez-waits-for-his-turn/stories/201403060180

22 Tribune review

Volquez is Pirates' latest reclamation project

http://triblive.com/sports/pirates/5698804-74/volquez-liriano-pirates#axzz2vBMuAPKZ

Pirates Defeat Blue Jays 6-4

Final

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Pirates

(6-1, 4-1 away)

• 6

Blue Jays

(4-4, 2-2 home)

• 4

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R
PIT	2	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0		6
TOR	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	0		4

Below are your stats for the Buccos.  In one of the few position battles it appears Travis Snider is trying to take over the right field job now that his finger has healed.

Pittsburgh Batting

Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Marte, S, LF	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	.143
Tabata, RF	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	.154
Dickerson, CF	2	1	1	0	1	1	0	.400
Ashley, C	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	.000
Walker, DH	4	1	2	0	0	1	2	.222
Sanchez, G, 1B	3	1	1	1	0	0	3	.500
Hague, 1B	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.273
Snider, RF	3	1	3	3	0	0	0	.444
Sosa, J, LF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Morel, 3B	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	.167
Davis, B, 3B	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Sanchez, T, C	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.273
Lewis, T, CF	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.429
Harrison, J, 2B	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	.400
d'Arnaud, C, 2B	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	.333
Barmes, SS	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.091
Andino, SS	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.091
Totals	34	6	10	4	1	7	11

BATTING
2B: Sanchez, G (2, Morrow), d'Arnaud, C (1, Jenkins).
HR: Snider (1, 3rd inning off Morrow, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Walker 2; Andino; Dickerson; d'Arnaud, C 2; Morel; Sanchez, G 2; Snider 6.
RBI: Snider 3 (4), Sanchez, G (2).
2-out RBI: Snider 3; Sanchez, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Walker.
GIDP: Sanchez, G, Morel.
Team RISP: 5-for-9.
Team LOB: 3.

FIELDING
DP: (Harrison, J-Barmes-Sanchez, G).

Pittsburgh Pitching

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Jackson, J (W, 1-0)	2.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Welker	0.2	2	2	2	2	1	0	10.13
Mann (H, 1)	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Brigham (H, 1)	2.0	2	2	2	3	2	0	9.00
Rodriguez, J (H, 2)	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
Thornton (H, 2)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.86
Schlereth (S, 1)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.00

WP: Morrow, Jenkins.
HBP: Marte, S (by Morrow), Tolleson (by Brigham).
Groundouts-flyouts: Jackson, J 2-2, Welker 1-0, Mann 1-0, Brigham 2-0, Rodriguez, J 3-3, Thornton 2-0, Schlereth 1-1, Morrow 2-2, Santos, S 2-1, Loup 2-1, Jeffress 2-0, Jenkins 0-0, Sanchez, A 3-1.
Batters faced: Jackson, J 7, Welker 6, Mann 1, Brigham 11, Rodriguez, J 6, Thornton 3, Schlereth 4, Morrow 15, Santos, S 3, Loup 4, Jeffress 3, Jenkins 5, Sanchez, A 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Mann 2-0.
Umpires: HP: A.J. Johnson. 1B: Phil Cuzzi. 2B: Mark Carlson. 3B: Sean Barber.
Weather: 81 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 7 mph, Varies.
T: 2:44.
Att: 3,694.
Venue: Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
March 5, 2014