SB Nation User Blog: Jett

Arnold Harrison Released; Donovan Woods Promoted From Practice Squad

Jett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:36 -0000

Arnold Harrison Released; Donovan Woods Promoted From Practice Squad

Back-Up Linebacker Arnold Harrison was released today and Donovan Woods was promoted from the practice squad. This is the first move in Coach Tomlin's efforts to try and improve the Steelers' lackluster special teams play.

Its Official: Mendenhall passes Willie atop depth chart

Jett — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:53:01 -0000

Its Official: Mendenhall passes Willie atop depth chart

Tomlin says Mendenhall has the hot hand and will continue to start even with Willie healthy (towards bottom of article). Tomlin also says that Reed will most likely be kicking for the Steelers this week.

Andy LaRoche approached about move to 2B

Jett — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:51:48 -0000

Andy LaRoche approached about move to 2B

I know there has been a lot of speculation about this topic on this site. This article makes it appear the move could definitely happen and would in preparation for the arrival of Pedro Alvarez.

Pirates to shut down Ross Ohlendorf for the rest of the season

Jett — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:29:01 -0000

Pirates to shut down Ross Ohlendorf for the rest of the season

Ohlendorf finishes with 169 2/3 innings pitched, an 11-10 record, 4.03 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP. A pretty good first full season for him.

EDIT: Apparently read the article a little too fast. Looks like they'll let him go til he reaches between 170 and 180 innings, so he'll probably make 1 or 2 more starts.

Pirates claim RP John Meloan off waivers from Rays

Jett — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:18:08 -0000

Pirates claim RP John Meloan off waivers from Rays

Meloan will probably be sent to Indy. Looks like he'll add depth, nothing major.

Steelers sign veteran center Alex Stepanovich

Jett — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:18:15 -0000

Steelers sign veteran center Alex Stepanovich

This brings up more questions about the health of Darnell Stapleton. Stepanovich started all 16 games his rookie season in 2004 but has been injured off and on the past 4 seasons.

BaseballAmerica Analyzes the Pirates' Draft

Jett — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:17:40 -0000

BaseballAmerica Analyzes the Pirates' Draft

The entire Ravens team not retiring?

Jett — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:05:57 -0000

The entire Ravens team not retiring?

Derrick Mason is apparently ending his short "retirement".

Adam LaRoche may get traded again

Jett — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:41:03 -0000

Adam LaRoche may get traded again

Boston is looking to do a three team deal in which they would get Victor Martinez. With that acquisition, the team would get rid of LaRoche because he would no longer have anywhere to play.

Matt Holliday is a St. Louis Cardinal

Jett — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:46:57 -0000

Matt Holliday is a St. Louis Cardinal

In my eyes, St. Louis is now the clear favorite to win the NL Central.