JAL’s At the Other End of the Telescope Morning Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zznoDllvTRs

At the Other End of the Telescope  Til’ Tuesday with Elvis Costello

GENERAL 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 Cot’s Baseball Contracts

Potential 2015 Free Agents

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/league-info/potential-free-agents-for-2015/

BLOGS and such

5—Pirates Prospects

First Pitch: Have the Pirates Filled All of Their Needs Already?

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/12/first-pitch-have-the-pirates-filled-all-of-their-needs-already.html

Winter Leagues: Elias Diaz Homers, Alen Hanson Takes Batting Practice

http://www.piratesprospects.com/2014/12/winter-leagues-elias-diaz-homers-alen-hanson-takes-batting-practice.html

6 Bucs Dugout

Pirates were among finalists for Brandon McCarthy

http://www.bucsdugout.com/2014/12/11/7380573/pirates-were-among-finalists-for-brandon-mccarthy

7 Green Weenie

Antonio Bastardo

http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2014/12/antonio-bastardo.html

12/11: Trades, O'Brien Twins, Mr. Haney, Jay Bell, Sid Bream, Contract Signings & More...

http://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2014/12/1211-trades-obrien-twins-mr-haney-jay.html

8 Fansided

Pittsburgh Pirates Debut 2015 Alternate Throwback Uniform (Photo)

http://fansided.com/2014/12/11/pittsburgh-pirates-debut-2015-alternate-throwback-uniform-photo/

9 From Forbes to Federal

Pirates’ Winter Meetings News & Rumors: Day 4

http://fromforbestofederal.com/pirates-winter-meetings-news-rumors-day-4-2/

10 KDKA

The Pirates Hot Stove Report With Colin Dunlap: Dec. 11, 2014

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/12/11/the-pirates-hot-stove-report-with-colin-dunlap-dec-11-2014/

NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES and Other Media

11 Minor League Ball

2014 MLB Rule 5 Draft: major league phase results and reports

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/12/11/7377259/2014-mlb-rule-5-draft-major-league-phase-results-and-reports

12 Cincinnati Enquirer

> Fay: Latos, Simon deals raise plenty of questions</b>

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2014/12/11/fay-latos-simon-deals-raise-plenty-questions/20276083/

13 USA Today

'Aggressive' winter meetings end with many winners

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/12/11/mlb-winter-meetings-trades-dodgers-max-scherzer/20278411/

14 St Louis Post-Dispatch

Cards sign Reynolds, could platoon with Adams

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cards-sign-reynolds-could-platoon-with-adams/article_9f1d15de-e47e-51f7-810b-af5d39607d83.html

15 SB Nation   

Grading the trades and free agent signings from the wildest day of the Winter Meetings

http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2014/12/11/7378393/winter-meetings-winners-losers-trade-rumors-grades

16 CBS Sports

Winter Meetings wrap: Chicago rocks

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24881122/winter-meetings-wrap-chicago-rocks

17 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Brewers will wait to pick up relief help

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/brewers-will-wait-to-pick-up-relief-help-b99407366z1-285573661.html

18 Fangraphs

Top 5 Prospects for 2015: Pittsburgh Pirates

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/top-5-prospects-for-2015-pittsburgh-pirates/

The Uncomplicated Francisco Liriano

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-uncomplicated-francisco-liriano/

19 Sports on Earth

GRADING EACH CLUB'S WINTER MEETINGS

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/103869670/2014-mlb-winter-meetings-grades

FRIEDMAN MAKES HIS MARK

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/103809606/andrew-friedman-los-angeles-dodgers-matt-kemp-trades-jimmy-rollins

20 Just a Bit Outside

PARITY IN THE AL: A RACE TO THE MIDDLE

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/parity-in-al-creating-league-of-mediocrity-121014

21 Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Adam Bittner: After signings, Huntington, Pirates counting on better production

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other-sports/2014/12/11/Adam-Bittner-After-signings-Huntington-Pirates-counting-on-better-production/stories/201412110333

Pirates to face a more challenging NL Central

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2014/12/12/Pirates-to-face-a-more-challenging-NL-Central/stories/201412120099

22 Tribune Review

Pirates notebook: Team 'more relevant' as Winter Meetings end

http://triblive.com/sports/pirates/7333480-74/pirates-huntington-free#axzz3LgZaTBuf