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Pirates Spring Training Notes

by Bmac21

created February 20, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009

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Spring Training Notes

In the past few days, there hasn't been any real meaningful Pirate news, but it's tough not to pay attention once the team is together again and there are daily reports out of Bradenton. Two things that did catch my eye were pieces about players that may not dominate (or even make the team) on the field, but really seem to make an impact in the cubhouse and/or with the media. Masumi Kuwata and Doug Mientkiewicz are two guys that simply love to play baseball, and that's why they came to camp. Read more on Masumi here and Doug here.

In other news, the Pirates have shown interest in using Doumit as the primary backup catcher this season. I don't think this is a surprise since we didn't end up with catchers in free-agency and no one effective is waiting in the wings (Indy).

Position players are due to report today and the first full-squad workout is tomorrow.

Some old news, 1st round pick (5th best overall pitcher, taken 3rd overall, nice one Dave Littlefield) Daniel Moskos is going to be converted into a starter. I can't really relate to this since I haven't seen him pitch, so I'm really just still trying to figure out why we drafted him. Hopefully the kid will pan out.

First spring training game is on the 27th (vs. Manatee Community College) with real games following almost every day after. Opening day is 40 days away, March 31 in Atlanta.

Thanks to Bucs Dugout and WHYGAVS for all those links. With a bunch of irrelevant news and Pitt hoops still much more entertaining you may want to check those sites out for more detailed coverage until the season nears.

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Steel TownDraft Pick

630 days ago

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I read an interview with Moskos this week. I know there was a lot of controversy surrounding the Bucs picking him, but I think it may have been a good pick. The guy seems to have a great attitude, I just hope he converts that into quick progress to the bigs.

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Bmac21Soccer Kid

630 days ago

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Like I said, I haven't seen him pitch or anything, but it sure would be great if he was able to make his way up and stop the critics.

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Niteowl049AAA-er

629 days ago

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Will be interesting to see if Steve Pearce and Brian Bixler make the team out of spring training.

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Niteowl049AAA-er

629 days ago

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Pirates have suffered long enough...would love to see them have a winning season after all these winless seasons.

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TylersaltAll-Star

629 days ago

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Hey Pirates People: was Jason Bay's suckage last season a fluke?

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Steel TownDraft Pick

629 days ago

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I hope. Last season was a lame duck season. The writing was on the wall that if the team didn't improve Nutting was going to clean house. Once it was apparent that the team was going to have yet another losing season, all of the life left in the team was sucked out. Nutting shook things up in the offseason. I have been boycotting for about 4 years now, and for the first time in a long time, I am once again excited about baseball. I don't expect the team to turn things around this year, but I do finally think that we will see some progress.

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