The Latest Pirates Buzz

As soon as the Pirates non-tendered Matt Capps, 14-16 teams expressed interest in the Pirates former closer. When the Pirates tried to move Capps at the winter meetings there was no interest because teams knew that the Pirates were going to release him. Media leaks during the winter meetings played no factor in teams shying away from Capps. Whoever states that is just trying to make their ego bigger. The reason Capps drew no interest at the winter meetings was because of a flurry of talk from league executives that the Pirates were going to release Capps. That talk started on Monday December 7th and the rest of the week, the Pirates didn’t receive any serious calls about Capps. Meanwhile,

MLB: Braves, Rockies eyeing Capps?

Pirates eyeing Rockies short-stop prospect? The Pirates are prepared to shop closer Matt Capps around the league this winter and the Atlanta Braves are already getting mentioned as a potential suitor.

1:05 p.m. The Latest Pirates Trade Deadline Buzz

Pirates still talking Industry sources indicate the Rangers are the only serious suitor for Zach Duke at this time. They know what the Pirates are seeking and the ball is in their court, if they want to make a late run at Duke. The Angels, Tigers held discussions with the Pirates this morning. The Tigers balked at the Pirates asking price and went into another direction. The Angels are believed to be focusing on relief pitching and their pursuit of Duke is not believed to be serious. With less than three hours until the 4:00 p.m. trade deadline, indications are Zach Duke is likely staying put. Talks with Matt Capps are heating up. The Pirates remain in discussions with the

MLB: Pirates have discussed Capps with the Dodgers, Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates have held discussions this week with the LA Dodgers and Colorado Rockies regarding Pirates closer Matt Capps. The Dodgers have been scouting Capps, John Grabow over the past two weeks. Rockies manager Jim Tracy has been pushing hard for the Rockies to acquire Capps. The Pirates have demanded Eric Young Jr in any deal for Capps. MLB.com reports the Rockies will trade for a right handed relief pitcher this afternoon. An industry source says there have been no indications that a deal is close for Capps but the the two teams have talked regularly this week. It appears the Rockies are likely to acquire a stop gap veteran. If Capps is moved before the deadline, indications are

MLB: One NL executive believes Pirates are ready to move almost anyone

Yahoo’s Gordon Edes indicates atleast one NL executive believes the Pirates are ready to move almost anyone Players currently involved in trade talks are Adam Laroche, Jack Wilson, Freddy Sanchez, Ian Snell, Matt Capps, Paul Maholm, John Grabow and Zach Duke. 1. P Zach Duke – Has drawn interest from PHI, SF, TEX 2. Freddy Sanchez – Market has cooled but SF, SEA, CHI Cubs remain somewhat interested

Sanchez goes 6-for-6; Pirates beat Cubs 10-8

By Paul Ladewski CHICAGO – Their kind of town, Chicago isn’t. But if ever there was a time for the Pirates for warm up to the Windy City, then the series opener against the Cubs on Monday night appeared to be it. The Cubs returned from a winless road trip in which they scored a total of five runs in six games. And they were without first baseman Derrek Lee (flu), pitcher Carlos Marmol (maternity leave), third baseman Aramis Ramirez (dislocated shoulder) and infielder Bobby Scales (flu) because of various health reasons. So even though the Pirates didn’t display their A game in a wacky 10-8 victory at Wrigley Field, they weren’t about to throw it back into Lake Michigan,