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Bucs Dugout: So Much For Pedro Alvarez Getting Fat

I don’t know man, looks like a power hitter to me.

Griff Says He Retired Mid-Season Because He Was A Distraction

My absolute favorite baseball player of all-time speaks a little to why he abruptly retired in the middle of last season. 

WHYGAVS: Rebuilding By Trading Veterans

Nice post at WHYGAVS about legit return on trading veterans and the possibility of the Pirates’ farm system being on the precipice of greatness.

Ross The Boss Ohlendorf Wins Arbitration Case With Pirates

Real baseballs guys will tell you that he’s much better than his 1-11 record from 2010 and I’m sure that’s true.  Still, winning your arbitration case with that stat sticking out is a hell of an accomplishment.

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The Life and Times of Zach Duke

Nice write-up of Zach Duke’s quick rise and meteoric fall to some level far below mediocrity for the Pirates over 5+ years. 

WHYGAVS: The 'A' Word

Pat Lackey nails it again, dissecting the Pirates on-the-field accountability and why the word means little when no better positional options exist. 

Responding To Mondesi's House

A wonderful post by Matt Bandi on the rebuilding of the Bucs

"You look at the top five in their order now and, all of a sudden, they can wreak some real havoc. - Jim Tracy, current Rockies manager and former Bucs skipper"

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10222/1078940-63.stm

Bumblebee Mania

An amazingly in-depth look at the 77-84 Pirates uniforms, known as the “Bumblebee Period”

Bald Pirates Fan vs Hot Dog

One of the great battles of all-time and a reason to keep paying attention to our hapless Buccos baseball team.