Pirates trade Jack Wilson, Ian Snell to Seattle
The Pittsburgh Pirates just announced that they have traded Ian Snell and Jack Wilson to Seattle. The team will acquire first baseman Jeff Clement, shortstop Ronny Cedeno and right-handed pitchers Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock from the Mariners. Dejan Kovacevic first reported this afternoon that Wilson was traded to Seattle. The Mariners intend to keep Wilson beyond this year which is why they got back into the mix this week. The Mariners and Pirates have been scouting each other extensively over the past month. Clement, 25, is a former first round pick and is batting .288 with 14 home runs (33 doubles) and 68 RBI’s in 92 games for Class AAA Tacoma. The Pirates intend to use Clement
MLB: No “on-going” discussions between Pittsburgh, Yankees about Snell?
Yankees scouting Snell but have their been trade discussions?
Four teams “kicking the tires” on Ian Snell
The pitcher that the Pirates are actively shopping around the league is Ian Snell, who asked to be demoted to Class AAA Indianapolis weeks ago. The team will listen to offers for Zach Duke, Paul Maholm but Pirates GM Neal Huntington is not actively shopping either player to this point. As for Snell, internal discussions have been on-going as to whether the Pirates can bring Snell back into the clubhouse. Snell (2-1) has pitched well in the minors, lowering his ERA to 0.34 after picking up his 2nd win for Class AAA Indianapolis, Thursday night. Snell allowed one unearned run and two hits in 6 1/3 innings with five walks and seven strikeouts. Among the teams that have been scouting
MLB: Ian Snell heading to Colorado?
There is word that Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ian Snell may be traded to Colorado as the two teams have held talks in the past few days. The Texas Rangers have also made an inquiry More to come — Monday Morning
Snell struggles as Pirates fall to Cubs 6-1
By Paul Ladewski There was a silver lining for the Pirates on an otherwise miserable evening in Chicago on Tuesday. The Pirates lost a rain-shortened baseball game against the Cubs at cold, rainy Wrigley Field, 6-1, but at least they got their closer back. Struck on his pitching arm by a line drive one night earlier, Matt Capps breathed easier to report that x-rays had revealed no structural damage. “Right now, I’m very encouraged,” said Capps, who could return to action before the end of the week. “It’s pretty sore right now. Definitely, this is by far the best scenario that it could have been. Capps dodged a bullet almost literally. Red stitch marks were still visible just below his
Pirates to consider using McCutchen in RF?
The Latest Pirates Buzz The Pirates struggles in Milwaukee continue as the Brewers beat the Pirates 10-5 Monday night. The Pirates rallied to tie the game at 5-5 in the top of the 8th inning but the Pirates bullpen imploded, surrendering 5 runs. The Pirates are 11-8 through 19 games. Moss batting .216 on the season. With Nyjer Morgan among the Pirates top hitters this season, there is some talk that the Pirates have had internal discussions about using Andrew McCutchen in right field and going with an outfield of Morgan – McLouth – McCutchen, when the Pirates decide to call up McCutchen. The Pirates will stick with right fielder Brandon Moss for the time being as the Pirates have
Snell, Monroe lead Pirates to 10-0 win
Pirates improve to 6-5 on the season Ian Snell (1-2) pitched seven scoreless innings and Craig Monroe hit two three run homers in consecutive innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-5) beat the Atlanta Braves (5-6) 10-0 Saturday afternoon at PNC Park Monroe getting a rare start in right field, had the first six RBI game by a Pirates player since Jose Castillo in 2006 but the big story of the afternoon was the performance of starting pitcher Ian Snell.
Tuesday’s News & Notes; Pitcher Rankings through 11 days of workouts; ETA 2009 for Alvarez?
Brian Kelly from Bradenton reports the following Infielder Luis Cruiz will miss 7-10 days with a hip injury. Tough break for Cruiz. Team seems high on him and he’s a sleeper in spring training to make the squad. From what I’ve seen from him, he is a better option than Brian Bixler whose time in the organization is hanging by a thread. Middle infielder Ruben Gotay is seen as a good depth acquisition throughout the organization. The Pirates could still add a few more players in the next 4 weeks as the team has an offer on the table to reliever Will Ohman and remains interested in Pedro Martinez. Eight pitchers threw practice today: Daniel McCutchen, Jeff Karstens, John Grabow,
Braves among teams interested in Nate McLouth
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Atlanta Braves are interested in Pirates centerfielder Nate McLouth. Sources told me a few days ago that the Yankees have also checked in with the Pirates about Nate McLouth. A third team has also shown interest. It should not come as any surprise that the Braves are showing interest in pitcher Ian Snell. The Braves have been linked to Snell since the end of the season. John Perrotto of the Beaver County Times reports the Braves have also inquired about Paul Maholm. Pittsburgh is very high on Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson but it would take lot more than Johnson for the Pirates to move McLouth. The Pirates have recently held talks with the
MLB: Yankees, Braves to pursue Snell?
The market for Ian Snell is strong. Are the Braves and Yankees interested?