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      <title>Kovacevic: The Streak must end right here</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/10/1/3440190/kovacevic-the-streak-must-end-right-here</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:21:21 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://triblive.com/sports/dejankovacevic/2695464-74/team-streak-baseball-nutting-kovacevic-pirates-results-clemente-dejan-huntington?utm_source=feedburner&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tribunereviewsports+%28Sports%29&amp;amp;utm_content=My+Yahoo#axzz285Wa3748&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Kovacevic: The Streak must end right&amp;nbsp;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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      <title>Drew?</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/8/3/3217074/drew</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:33:01 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sulia.com/channel/pittsburgh-pirates/f/d1721097-ee37-43a4-9fc9-ea022be1e7f3/?source=email_prop2&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Drew?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;could have used a SS. I am still happy with our trades. Real excited about Snider.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>It's in the numbers</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/8/1/3213124/its-in-the-numbers</link>
      <author>jimmutt</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:13:51 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/andrew-mccutchen-even-more-valuable-than-we-may-have-thought/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;It's in the&amp;nbsp;numbers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I thought some of the nerdier people here would like this. Plus it is a break from the trade talks. 
&lt;br /&gt;Andrew MvPutchen! 2012&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Kovacevic: Hurdle is Pirates' heartbeat</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/6/8/3073345/kovacevic-hurdle-is-pirates-heartbeat</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:51:17 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://triblive.com/sports/-topstories/1920576-85/hurdle-clint-pirates-mckenry-barajas-gayo-laughing-park-players-manager?utm_source=feedburner&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Kovacevic: Hurdle is Pirates'&amp;nbsp;heartbeat&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I thought this was a good piece about Hurdle. Makes him seem real compassionate and genuine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Who Should Bat Cleanup for the Pittsburgh Pirates?</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/3/27/2906476/who-should-bat-cleanup-for-the-pittsburgh-pirates</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ycn-11155058&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Who Should Bat Cleanup for the Pittsburgh&amp;nbsp;Pirates?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now that we are almost done with spring training what is your Ideal lineup?
&lt;br /&gt;With the Platoon          /          If Both Mcgehee and JOnes start&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tabata                        /                     Tabata
&lt;br /&gt;Pressley            /                              Pressley
&lt;br /&gt;McCutchen     /                        Cutch
&lt;br /&gt;platooners           /                 McGehee
&lt;br /&gt;Walker                  /                         Walker
&lt;br /&gt;Barnes                  /                         Jones
&lt;br /&gt;Barajas                  /                        Barajas
&lt;br /&gt;Alvarez                   /                       Barnes&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Fan&#8217;s Take: What is the Pirates&#8217; Top Priority Now that Andrew McCutchen Signed?</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/3/24/2899913/fans-take-what-is-the-pirates-top-priority-now-that-andrew-mccutchen</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:53:33 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ycn-11147166&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Fan&#8217;s Take: What is the Pirates&#8217; Top Priority Now that Andrew McCutchen&amp;nbsp;Signed?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I know it's not a popular suggestion, but the Pirates have enough pitching prospects to get a good first baseman.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I don't know if this is my favorite idea, but just for fun what kind of package do you think could pull a Trumbo or Morrison? and Do you think this would push us to a full season contender this season (possibly playoffs?)?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>Kovacevic: Pirates' payroll fits ... for now</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2012/3/21/2890433/kovacevic-pirates-payroll-fits-for-now</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:31:34 -0000</pubDate>
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&lt;h3 class=&quot;link-title&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/columnists/s_787477.html&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Kovacevic: Pirates' payroll fits ... for&amp;nbsp;now&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;description&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This article asks some interesting questions for Pirate fans and I am interested in reading the responses  from ya&quot;ll at BD. 
&lt;br /&gt;I love the direction we are headed and feel like this is the year we show our progress in w/l columns.
&lt;br /&gt;Go Buccos Go!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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      <title>With the fear of cricification...</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2011/10/14/2490468/with-the-fear-of-cricification</link>
      <author>jimmutt</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:17:20 -0000</pubDate>
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  &lt;p&gt;With the minors loaded with quality centerfielders (mostly Grossman and Hernandez), would it be wise to consider a trade of Cutch in a season or two. Possibilty of great returns and an in house replacement. What do you guys think?&lt;/p&gt;With the minors loaded with quality centerfielders (mostly Grossman and Hernandez), would it be wise to consider a trade of Cutch in a season or two. Possibilty of great returns and an in house replacement. What do you guys think?&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;



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      <title>The Pirates lineup.....</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2011/4/24/2130734/the-pirates-lineup</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:21:35 -0000</pubDate>
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;I was have been pondering the Walker as cleanup for a bit now and cannot wrap my arms around it. I feel like he would be better served in the 3 hole and we should throw Pedro into cleanup (Might as well get comfy where he belongs, not at 6th). I know he has struggled, but he is notoriously a slow starter and seems to be getting the swing of things.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;My optimal line today would be as follows;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;McCutchen&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tabata&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Walker&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Alvarez&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Overbay&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Snyder/ Doumit&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jones/Dias&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cedeno&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pitcher.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I feel like with Alvarez would be protected either side and would see more pitches. The first three spend all day on base, and Overbay is a solid clutch batter to follow. Then some sporadic power to finish. Thoughts?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also I am pleased with the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/pittsburgh-pirates&quot; class=&quot;sbn-auto-link&quot;&gt;Pirates&lt;/a&gt; so far, just wish for some offensive consistency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Go Buccos Go!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;I was have been pondering the Walker as cleanup for a bit now and cannot wrap my arms around it. I feel like he would be better served in the 3 hole and we should throw Pedro into cleanup (Might as well get comfy where he belongs, not at 6th). I know he has struggled, but he is notoriously a slow starter and seems to be getting the swing of things.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;My optimal line today would be as follows;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;McCutchen&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tabata&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Walker&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Alvarez&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Overbay&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Snyder/ Doumit&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jones/Dias&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cedeno&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pitcher.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I feel like with Alvarez would be protected either side and would see more pitches. The first three spend all day on base, and Overbay is a solid clutch batter to follow. Then some sporadic power to finish. Thoughts?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also I am pleased with the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/pittsburgh-pirates&quot; class=&quot;sbn-auto-link&quot;&gt;Pirates&lt;/a&gt; so far, just wish for some offensive consistency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Go Buccos Go!&lt;/p&gt;



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      <title>With a spot to be cleared..</title>
      <link>http://www.bucsdugout.com/2010/12/18/1884409/with-a-spot-to-be-cleared</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:49:05 -0000</pubDate>
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;on the 40 man roster, I hear a lot of talk about trading Doumit (phils for Blanton or whatever &lt;a href=&quot;http://bleacherreport.com/articles/546108-pennsylvania-peace-treaty-why-the-phillies-and-pirates-match-up-for-a-trade&quot;&gt;http://bleacherreport.com/articles/546108-pennsylvania-peace-treaty-why-the-phillies-and-pirates-match-up-for-a-trade&lt;/a&gt;). Has anyone considered the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-yankees&quot; class=&quot;sbn-auto-link&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; need for pitching after losing out on Lee? Could we consider Maholm/Doumit for prospects?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am not sure what the Yanks have available, Maybe Joba and some youngsters. I was just curious.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Go Buccos Go!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I think this will be a link to an article I read &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.piratesprospects.com/2010/12/will-ryan-doumit-be-traded-this-weekend.html&quot;&gt;http://www.piratesprospects.com/2010/12/will-ryan-doumit-be-traded-this-weekend.html&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My question is, ,are we considering other deals to package Doumit out of town?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;on the 40 man roster, I hear a lot of talk about trading Doumit (phils for Blanton or whatever &lt;a href=&quot;http://bleacherreport.com/articles/546108-pennsylvania-peace-treaty-why-the-phillies-and-pirates-match-up-for-a-trade&quot;&gt;http://bleacherreport.com/articles/546108-pennsylvania-peace-treaty-why-the-phillies-and-pirates-match-up-for-a-trade&lt;/a&gt;). Has anyone considered the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-yankees&quot; class=&quot;sbn-auto-link&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; need for pitching after losing out on Lee? Could we consider Maholm/Doumit for prospects?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am not sure what the Yanks have available, Maybe Joba and some youngsters. I was just curious.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Go Buccos Go!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I think this will be a link to an article I read &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.piratesprospects.com/2010/12/will-ryan-doumit-be-traded-this-weekend.html&quot;&gt;http://www.piratesprospects.com/2010/12/will-ryan-doumit-be-traded-this-weekend.html&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My question is, ,are we considering other deals to package Doumit out of town?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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