MORNING LINKS

JAL’s Rain on the Roof Morning Links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwDh-xea40s

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 Pittsburgh Pirates Stats

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsjN0zO-DxI0dHVOMzdPYm9wUEJtdVJ0WWUzVWhFc2c#gid=0

BLOGS and such

 

4—Pirates Prospects

First Pitch: The Bullpen Gets a Boost in Time For the Playoffs

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2013/09/first-pitch-the-bullpen-gets-a-boost-in-time-for-the-playoffs.html

Looking at the Trends of Andrew McCutchen Getting Hit by the Reds

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2013/09/looking-at-the-trends-of-andrew-mccutchen-getting-hit-by-the-reds.html

Burnett, Martin Lead Pirates to 4-2 Win over Reds

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2013/09/burnett-martin-lead-pirates.html

5 Bucs Dugout

Pirates destroy, maim, cannibalize Reds in 4-2 victory that proves they'll never lose again

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2013/9/22/4757228/pirates-destroy-maim-consume-reds-in-4-2-victory-that-proves-theyll

Postgame: Reaction from the Pirates' clubhouse following 4-2 victory over the Reds

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2013/9/22/4757264/postgame-reaction-from-the-pirates-clubhouse-following-4-2-victory

6 Rumbunter

Is A.J. Burnett Riding Off Into The Sunset?

http://rumbunter.com/2013/09/21/j-burnett-riding-sunset/

7 WHYGAVS

Game 155: Pirates 4 Reds 2

http://www.whygavs.com/pittsburgh-pirates/september-2013/game-155-pirates-4-reds-2.html

8 The Green Weenie

Bucs Rebound Behind AJ 4-2

http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2013/09/bucs-rebound-behind-aj-4-2.html

9 Raise the Jolly Roger

Pirates 4, Reds 2

http://raisethejollyroger.com/2013/09/pirates-4-reds-2/

10 City of Champions

Pirates rebound from Friday disaster to even series with Reds

http://cityofchampionssports.com/2013/09/21/pirates-rebound-friday-disaster-even-series-reds/

NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES and Other Media

11 Beaver County Times

Three Thoughts: Cole should be Bucs' October ace

http://www.timesonline.com/columnists/sports/john_perrotto/three-thoughts-cole-should-be-bucs-october-ace/article_18c6e684-8acf-57bb-a1e5-a0b841fad480.html

12 New York Times

In the Market for Another Liriano

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/22/sports/baseball/in-the-market-for-another-liriano.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

13 Washington Post

Saturday’s Nationals-Marlins game postponed after long rain delay, doubleheader Sunday

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/wp/2013/09/21/rain-clouds-over-saturdays-nationals-marlins-game-updates/

14 Cincinnati Enquirer

Reds squander early lead in 4-2 loss to Pirates

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130921/SPT04/309210085/Reds-squander-early-lead-in-loss

15 Bleacher Report

Is Francisco Liriano Best Option for Pittsburgh Pirates in NL Wild Card Game?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1781819-is-francisco-liriano-best-option-for-pittsburgh-pirates-in-nl-wild-card-game

16 CBS Sports

Pirates v Reds Game Preview

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/preview/MLB_20130922_CIN@PIT

17 St Louis Post Dispatch

Lynn puts Cards one win from postseason

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/lynn-puts-cards-one-win-from-postseason/article_be126b45-f760-5f08-946c-3a3dc35773ec.html

18 PBC Site

Burnett sets stage, Grilli closes curtain on Reds

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_09_21_cinmlb_pitmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=pit

Notebook: Grilli reprises role, earns first save since July

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130921&content_id=61314576&notebook_id=61318226&vkey=notebook_pit&c_id=pit

SPORTS WEBSITES

19 Baseball Prospectus

Nine of Our Favorite Base Stealers, Stolen Bases, and Caught Stealings

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21827

20 Fangraphs

Worst Final Seasons, Part Three

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/worst-final-seasons-part-three/