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Final: Diamondbacks 3, Pirates 2, 10 innings 202
DEJAN KOVACEVIC, DK ON PITTSBURGH SPORTS Getting ready for the first pitch … Game: Pirates (57-50) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (47-61), 4:10 p.m., Chase Field, Phoenix Pitchers: LHP Francisco Liriano (3-7, 3.97) vs. RHP Trevor Cahill (1-8, 5.59) TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Live box score: MLB.com Related
Pirates Lineup
1-Harrison-5
2-Polanco=9
3-McCutchen-8
4-Snider-7
5-Martin-2
6-Davis-3
7-Mercer-6
8-Martinez-4
9-Liriano-1
Diamondbacks Lineup:
1. Ender Inciarte (L) CF
2. Jordan Pacheco (R) 3B
3. Aaron Hill (R) 2B
4. Mark Trumbo (R) 1B
5. David Peralta (L) RF
6. Alfredo Marte (R) LF
7. Tuffy Gosewisch (R) C
8. Nick Ahmed (R) SS
9. Trevor Cahill (R) P
Thanks, JAL.
Thanks, JAL
I wonder how hard Cutch will be swinging the bat today. My guess is he’ll be a little more amped than usual. Also, I assume pre-game warnings will be issued. Puts Frankie in a tough spot. If we have a late, comfortable lead, I assume one of the DBacks will be plunked.
I sure hope not…let the nonsense cease with last night’s garbage and just pummel the snot out of the baseball.
And is there any talk of Walker heading to the DL because of his back again? Good grief!
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Agreed, Karen. Best revenge is a 9-2 win today. But, Cutch seemed pretty angry & might expect retribution at some point. As for PRNW, I’m hoping an extra day today, with possible PH duty, then full tilt Tues. Fingers crossed.
Last few times I saw Neal on the bases I thought he was running as if his back was acting up. Running very upright and labored.
Never a speed demon, still looked slower than usual. Not surprised when scratched last eve. Hope it’s short-term. Cannot afford him out.
Neil (not Neal).
Know too many Neals/Neils.
Pirates sign Nix. Option Morel to AAA. Another light hitting utility IF.
Clearly a case of mox nix.
. . . or Nixing Morel.
Patrick, a bit of German humor perhaps? as in “mach nichts” = it doesn’t matter?
A guy plays 3 rd pretty well, has trouble with the bat, finally comes through with 2 hits and 3 rbi & we send him down? Ah, to make room Nix — now it all becomes clear. Hope this works out.
Is there any reason Pedro can’t be sent down to Indy? He was only brought up once, so that isnt a factor.
Or is it because he has been in the majors for a certain length of time?
Truly a bad situation for the Pirates. He can’t play, but…………
MLBTradeRumors says Pedro is out of options http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/03/out-of-options-players-nl-central.html
Out of options. Rbt tweeting possible extended spring training at Bradenton.
FWIW, Rob B tweeted that he asked Pedro about 1b today and Pedro said it hasn’t been discussed with him.
Jim, this is pure madness.
Pedro has had one good HR year, no good fielding years, and no one has discussed a position switch?
Strang doesn’t begin to cover this.
But, pedro declined to go to winter ball also, so could he be fibbing here? HE doesn’t want to move to 1B??
I don’t know what’s going on, plan. I can’t imagine Pedro is refusing a move & they would just accept that. I also don’t know if he was being forthright with Rob. Presumably, lots of options are being discussed. I give Rob credit for asking a tough question.
Rob B: “Hey, Pedro,what do you think of 1B?”
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Pedro: “Well I haven’t been there very often lately.”
Jim,
Pedro refused winter ball, and the Pirates did nothing. Something needs to be done, soon. I would explore all trade avenues this offseason. Yeah, he led the league in HR’s last year, but he always leads the league in errors. Yikes!
I still say his new home should be 1b, plan. If not, by all means send him to the AL. He has value – 82 HR in the last 2.67 years. I don’t agree that he couldn’t be moved mid-season, either, but that is up for debate.
If I were Pedro, I’d be raising the topic.
When the BMTIB has to choose between Nix, Morel, and Anna it really puts into perspective what mess both our bench and Pedro are. WOW…
My question remains ………… where is all this talent we hear about from the “flooded minors” ?
You know, all those prospects that are ready to produce?
The minor league system that is #1?
Thought so……
That’s a ridiculous comment. Purpose doesn’t seem to be analysis, but just to trash FO.
Question is what is the best course to have a competitive team.
Sadly, I don’t see much help coming from the minors for the bench with the exception of Lambo. A lot of our elite talent is AA and below. Hopefully, an arm or two can be culled from our minors to strengthen the pen.
Welcome back, AW!
AW !!!!!!
That can’t be him. There’s a snow man there instead of Marlon Brando.
Now we need 21, TC, JRay and several others and the gang will all be here.
Some people don’t want to have a conversation. They see what they want.
“You ain’t gonna learn what you don’t wanna know.”
” That’s a ridiculous comment. Purpose doesn’t seem to be analysis, but just to trash FO.”
Ok, so being said options were Nix, Morel, and Anna, and the minors have nothing to help out, how is that ridiculous? What is ridiculous is that no one was available.
Oh, and absolutely great to see AW, Biz, and Stuart already come after me on the new blog. Kinda honored that one of the first comments from AW was to bash me for my opinion. Sad stuff.
Guess you couldn’t help yourselves. Carry on.
The only thing ‘ridiculous’ is given the Pedro problems, the length of the Barmes injury, and our short bench that nothing something wasn’t done pre-deadline. Gaby and LB are it!!! Our bullpen is essentially 4 guys–JH, JW, TW, & MM and scary Frieri…
Solution–use some of our minor league depth to address these issues. There are 24 men busting their humps that deserve better….not to mention the fans do too!!!
LETS GO BUCS!!!
I was just looking at the trib site on my phone and it still has the DK Blog Vacation Thread available for view. Might be an extended vacation, guys. Don’t expect a response from DK on that site any time soon.
That’s the one that’s frozen in time, right?
1000 years from now they’ll discover that blog/artifact and wonder why Pedro was still playing third base.
Yep it has half wordpress chat and then switches to the Facebook format halfway through. Still wish we had a way of knowing how much of a decline there has been in web page views since DKs departure. I would think it would be significant. I rarely go there anymore.
Funny, DJ.
I went over there the other day Travis had a 2 day old post, with about 5 entries
I asked Travis if there is any chance at going back to a non-FB format, Biz, and he said he doesn’t think that will be possible. Too bad, as his blog was fun & gaining traction.
I like the way Travis writes. It isn’t his fault I don’t go to that site often.
I like Travis’s posts too, he and Starkey are the writers I miss not getting the Trib anymore
Doh! You’re on a roll today. Good stuff.
I am getting the dreaded “black box,” the only consequence of which is not seeing more than a teaser for the column.
You probably have to wipe out your history, Patrick. I have to every day or I get the partial first graph.
Thanks Lucky. I will do that tomorrow — I think I got the gist from the comments!
Take a look at the Spam Folder in your email account. If you see DK’s web site in there, mark them as “OK” or “NOT SPAM” and log in all over again. That was my problem. Also, check your Cache which may be full.
Tuffy Gosewisch for the all name team…
How did he not catch for the Bucs in 2010?
Nice payback cutch.
Dbacks said 3 times cutch has a lot of motivation today.
Cutch has laser like focus today. He was a sleeping dog that AZ just couldn’t let alone.
Hola from section 117 about 20 rows over Clint’s left shoulder. Vocal buc fans again. If say 22k here if that.
Nice swing by Ike. Cahill is a scrub. 8 runs today minimum
Yucky at bat from jordy. Mm puts it in play to at least get one.
Wow. Ike did something. Better capitalize on this cause it will be another month before he does something again.
The Bucs win this today, they keep their footing pretty firm for the playoffs. 2/3 should be the goal, and 3/4 plus a couple good pummelings is really nice.
Cards take 3-2 lead over crew in 7th.
This guy looks like he is scared he wii hit a batter. Horrible strike 3 swing from
Jordy.
Cahill yet another Kevin towers blunder is awful.
Well, I’m glad we got one at least
Anyone heard anything about Mr Cole?
Not hearing anything, as I watch the game to the background of a gently snoring spouse, asleep on the couch. Amazing how little I miss (crack of the bat & crowd noise excepted).
I read an iodate is coming in a day or two.
Sorry, meant update.
Frankie looks filthy today. It’s almost time for us all to demand he be resigned immediately.
Cutch may have a very large game.
I am so sick of the overslide tag review. We never even used to pay attention. It’s a really annoying side effect of instant replay review.
I hate Kirk F’ing Gibson!
Gibson is pathetic. Everyone out here knows he is gone gone gone so let him have his ‘fun’. He will never manage again. Takes intelligence to do that well.
I know Jim. That was garbage. It’s changed the neighborhood play too and I’m not sure that’s good. Little protection now for 2B & SS.
Rosenthal closing for Redbirds in 9th ahead 3-2.
Gomez single gives brewers the lead. Rosenthal blows another
Sorry bAd info. Must have been watching espn.
Always thought Walk had a swelled head.
With the sound off I have a better appreciation of the complaints about how many crowd shots Root does. And the is w/o all the signs at PNC.
Not a good pitch there vs the overmatched Pacheco. Frankie getting there but not quite all the way back.
I think Frankie may have tweaked something on that bunt he fielded. Hasnt hit his mark since.
Losing 2-1 after 3. Just where we want em.
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Cards win 3-2.
Some crowd shots are better than others!
I feel sorry for the home plate umpire’s pain. The fact that there was no replay on MLB-TV confirms that the ball hit him in the nuts. Several minutes spent recovering.
Looked like a direct shot and he fell immediately backward
I kinda know that guy…met him at a youth golf event when he was on a looooong leave after getting beaned in the head. Felt really bad for him…and again
Cahill seems to have Jhays number. Are those sliders? Cutters?
Aw shucks. Taking all the drama out of ground balls to third now…. Yawn.
Ok. Worked last night so…… This has to be the inning for the Bucs. Cahills been better than he is but nows the time.
I met that ump a few years ago at a youth event down here in FL…he was on a long disability type leave after getting beaned in the head…the other head
sorry I’m repeating myself…duh
I asked him who his favorite player was during his major league umpiring career…any guesses?
Pirates are the masters at letting a high ERA guy dominate for 6+ innings.
Btw Matt garza left his start today with oblique pain.
Bucs can come back and win this one and claim a 6-4 road trip. Lest anyone scoff at that, braves currently 0-5 on theirs and losing again today. West coast swings ain’t easy.
Before today, the Cardinals were 1 win, 32 losses when they trailed after 6 innings. They turned it around against the Brewers with 3 in the 7th. They are 1/2 game behind us right now, 1 behind Milwaukee.
Quality hit and run.
Not a good day at the plate for jordy so far. Hit and run he has to find a way to make contact. Lunging all day with no clue on off speed pitches.
Cahill throwing mostly slop, and we can’t hit it or let it go.
Pedro pinch hits for liriano. Lefty In pen.
And brainiac leaves Cahill In. Make me paydro.
Sigh.
At least Martinez can make contact off this guy.
Nice plays in the field, plus solid hitting. Next thing you know ,Martinez will be sent down and we will sign Uggla
shoulda yanked him I see Pedro going deep
waa waa waaaaaa
Making Cahill look like Cy Young…
JHay to start the 8th . How often can we go to that well?
Kirk Gibson walks like a zombie. Just saying.
Dbacks 7inning go to is the chicken song. Makes me long for att park and journey.
Not talked about much but 2014 jordy >>>2013 jordy in the field. Solid.
Might be overshadowed by 2014 Pedro in the field. He has been more noticeable.
Saw some speculation about Pedro heading to Bradenton extended spring (gas up the jets) but how can he outside of a disabled list?
Here we go……8th inning!!!!!!
Yes!!!!
Surprise! JHay with late inning hit.
What happened to Cutch?
Just speculation but it could be an oblique injury. He grabbed it pretty quickly.
looks like he pulled a muscle in lower back area
Crap. Hope it isn’t serious.
Dude. Cutch looks hurt. This team without cutch for any length of time is not good.
Oh no. When did it happen?
On the sac fly swing
Grabbed his lower back left side heading into the dugout. Dont think it would be related to the bean as that hit him higher up and slightly right of dead center.
He grabbed the side of his back after the swing. Had to be helped down into the clubhouse. Didn’t look good. But I always hope for the best while preparing for the worst.
Now Cutch is hurt. Looked like an oblique strain.
Ouch. Obliques can be a problem. But cutch is tough.
yay…another baserunning blunder.
yeah, stupid, out by mile
Not sure how they could confirm the out in two seconds: (1) dude did not provide Polanco a clear path, and (2) Polanco was safe.
The ball beat Polanco by enough the clear path rule might not apply. That was one of the buts that make the rule so unclear. Never should have been sent. The tag was up but his foot never touched the plate caught it with his hand at about the same time tag applied. Bang bang on out by a mile.
Took longer to clean the pool than usual. What happened?
Golden sombrero for jordy.
I’m sure Clint won’t but I’d go with marky in the 9th even if still tied. He’s rested and dbacks have meat of the order up (such that it is)
Nope justin Wilson.
Why would this guy get close calls. Ump must still be in pain.
Ump is about a half a foot off on strike calls.
He’s thinking about a big bag of ice
98 mph one that got away time.
Can gaby deliver?
I knew the answer to that question.
Two great pitches to hit – bat on shoulders…
A backwards K. Clutch at bat.
They are trying to give us the game.
Too many hideous at bats today to count. Blech.
“I like the core of this team”
NH – numerous times…
???
Poor hitting by snider. Had to know sliders were coming and kept sitting fastball
Two weak AB for sure.
Shark in for what we hope us a two inning stint.
He has pitched total of 3 innings last two weeks.
Or a third of an inning stint.
And Gaby argues with the ump to add further insult.
Worthless.
And now you’re going to have go forward without your 3 best hitters. 2 due to injury & 1 because of a brain issue.
Bullpen help? Nah….no need for any of that NH….We are all set here.
Melancon looking rusty.
What a disaster, in many ways.
WOW!! WTF?!?!? Even with replay MLB still sucks….un-effin real!!
Blatant runner interference; umps wanted to go to the airport.
Something was going on with the umpires: some very bad strike calls in the 9th & 10th.
Dbacks radio said hurdle was right.
Absolutely ridiculous.
Wtf was that ???? That isn’t interference??????
How could you not review that? Why is there replay? MLB should be completely embarrassed by the performance of this crew., and not just the last play.
Protest that????? Awful bud selig joe torre and the brain dead umps. Shame. Shame. Shame.
As unreal as that blown call was, the pirates lost that game at the plate….familiar story with runners left on base and poor base running.
Total garbage. That crew chief needs punched.
I’ve seen EVERYTHING now. EVERYTHING!!!
Trying to remember last time Gaby came through in the clutch. Mr. Pop-up with men on base couldn’t barrel one to the outfield. Pathetic.
Time to give Lambo a longer look or move Pedro to 1B.
MLB is a mess. Umps pathetic.
Certainly not in the fashion it happened, but the team deserved this loss.
Runners at 2nd and third with one out and Gabby takes strike three. Must swing at that pitch.
This seriously feels like the beginning of the end to me.
It’s not the end, Milo. We’re still only a game and a half out.
Not talking about the result, they deserved to lose today. I’m talking about gutting a third of the lineup this weekend. And not just any players either, your 3 best from last year’s stretch run. Look at what’s happened to the Reds since they lost Votto & Phillips.
Walker should return Tuesday. JHay is better than Pedro and marte coming back. Cutch i hold my breath.
Walker was listed as day to day with back stiffness in August of 2012. He played 8 games from August 26th on.
With you on this, Milo. If Cutch & Walker are out for an extended time, that’s those 2 plus Marte and Pedro. 4 key pieces out of the lineup.
Hope NW is not out long & Marte is back this week, although he’ll be rusty.
Cutch is a deal breaker. If he’s out long, big trouble.
If there is no way to protest that call officially, I am writing to Joe Torre to condemn it. There was every reason to look at a replay, even if none of the umps saw the reason for it. The cameras certainly saw the arm in the air.
Same umps/refs as 1972 U.S.-U.S.S.R Olympic Basketball gold medal game. Cheaters never prosper.
Here’s my problem with that play. Why not replay there? Games on the line and hard to see that in real time (maybe). We are gonna review over sliding the bag in the 4th inning and not there????? Give it up mlb. Pathetic.
CAnt wait for yet another mea culpa from mlb offices. They should have the template ready to go.
Feel the same way about Gaby as I did our soft toss lefties a few years back.
Cannot be run out of Pittsburgh too soon for me.
Gaby really SUCKS
Well stated, Gunner.
What do the umps even say to Hurdle there? Sorry, but we’re tired and we’re hungry? We have a plane to catch? I don’t know how that is not reviewable.
Know this is ENTIRELY hindsight but second baseman absolutely needs to get that throw off cleanly there — at all cost. Cannot use the sidearm “runner, you better get down” throw you see with early inning DPs. On replay, looked very sidearm. Gave the runner an opportunity.
Glorious opportunity wasted today. Sad.
Last thing I want to see is another Joe Torre apology tomorrow.
Right now I’m concerned about Neil Walker. If he’s not in the lineup Tuesday I’ll be worried. There’s a history here, and not a good one.
Agreed. Mentioned earlier that I’d noticed labored base running a few games ago. Not a good sign at all.
And his lack of lateral movement in the day game in SF. This just didn’t pop up. And you watch, it’s gonna come out that Cutch first hurt himself on that catch last night & he tried to play through it.
Little things become magnified with changes in personnel. Jordy snaps that DP throw to Walker if he’s in. To Nix, Jordy took his time. As a result, runner is much closer to 2B on the transfer than he had any right to be.
They are saying Walker’s not too bad. But, they said the same thing in 2012.
Cutch – ugh! Discomfort in your side when you swing as violently as he does. Hoping for the best.
And while I’m at it, what a disappointing road trip. 3-4 against the stinky Rockies & D’Backs ? Not gonna cut it. 5-5 is what a non contender should settle for. And not just the record, they played some really bad baseball on that trip. Add the injuries & mental issues, feh.
+ many, Milo.
Keep looking forward to Friday Nights, my friend.
a .500 road trip, against 2 of the bottom-feeders of the NL is not good.
Now, with Cutch and possibly Walker out, this doesn’t look too good.
And, can’t blame the umps today … the Bucs deserved to lose. Umps stunk, but the game could have been won.
Unreal.
Time to go watch some football – “there is a lot to like about this group of players”
Just keep repeating that over and over again…