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Spring Training: Dave Davidson; First Exhibition Loss

Pirates' Dave Davidson

Spring Training: Jose Tabata; Pirates Win Second Game

Jose Tabata is looking forward to making a big impact in his first full season with the Pirates' organization.

Spring Training: Shelby Ford; Exhibition Games Start

When you're wearing the number "73" on your back in spring training, you might have to work a little harder to get noticed.

Downfall of the Fam-A-Lee Redux

I have been absent for almost a month. Gone and perhaps forgotten? Hopefully not. 2009 got off to a weird start as my family...

Spring Training Catch Up

OK, back to business!
Lots of things going on in Bradenton to catch up on.

Spring Training: Robinzon Diaz

With pitchers and catchers now officially in camp (though most everyone else is too), let's get back to looking at some of the minor league prospects, with a review of their 2008 season and guesses and hopes for 2009.


Robinzon Diaz is a 25-year old catcher from the Dominican.

Pitchers and Catchers in Bradenton

Pirates' pitchers and catchers on the 40-man roster, plus other invitees must be in Bradenton by today (midnight), though most have already been there.

Here's a list of the non-roster invitees in the big-league camp:
Pitchers:

Indian Pitchers Arrive in Florida; Caribbean Season Ends

A few bits and pieces on Sunday morning, with only 5 days left until pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton.


Colin Dunlap of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chavez Sparks Venezuelan Win

Los Tigres de Aragua, the Venezuelan Winter League champions, are now also the Caribbean Series champions, and a big part of the credit goes to former Pirate Raul Chavez.

Beam Takes Flight with Jays; Former Pirates in Caribbean Series

The gamble that the Pirates took by putting RHP TJ Beam on waivers didn't pay off -- he was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Can You Smell the Grapefruit Yet?

Yes, we're getting closer!

Beam Is In Limbo; Winter Leagues Finish… Almost

Back home after a few days away, and just a few things to catch up on:


With the signing of outfielder Eric Hinske, the Pirates needed to free up a space on the 40-man roster.

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