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PHOENIX - JULY 23:  Freddy Sanchez #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on July 23, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Pirates 11-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Repeatability: The Key To Lucrative Contracts, and Pirates' Lack Of Such

The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is a superstar, and is paid as such. More to the point, he is a superstar just about every year. So he is not "overpaid." The Toronto Blue Jays' Vernon Wells had one good year in 2006...

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    Bill Mckillop commented on Repeatability: The Key To Lucrative Contracts, and Pirates' Lack Of Such

    Tom - There are a handful of stars who deserve the big money like Mauer, and Albert and Longoria in Tampa and I think most teams...

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    New Article: Repeatability: The Key To Lucrative Contracts, and Pirates' Lack Of Such

    The New York Yankees's Alex Rodriguez is a superstar, and is paid as such. More to the point, he is a superstar just about every year. So he is not certifiably "overpaid." The Toronto Blue Jays' Vernon Wells had ONE good year in 2006...

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    Juan Vazquez commented on Just Follow The Leader

    You're Biased, I can see.

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    • Mickey Collins replied…

      Tito wasn't a catcher like Girardi, Scioscia, and Russell. Guess you missed that thread or it...

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    Juan Vazquez commented on Just Follow The Leader

    Terry Francona has more World Series than Scoscia and Girardi as a manager, yet gets no mention by you. Wow,

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    Hot Poll: Who would you like to see in Pittsburgh first this season? 20 people have voted…

    • Jose Tabata

      20.0%
    • Pedro Alvarez

      55.0%
    • Brad Lincoln

      15.0%
    • Neil Walker

      0.0%
    • Tim Alderson

      10.0%
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    Tom Au commented on Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Must Make Ownership Walk the Plank

    Lemieux and Burkle. If they could only be allowed to do for the Pirates what they did for the Penguins. Another World Series, to go with...

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    New Article: Will Alvarez and Tabata Follow McCutchen's Path?

    June 4th, 2009, the debut of Andrew McCutchen. A lot of things happened for that to take place last season. First and foremost, at-that-moment Center Fielder Nate McLouth was moved...

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    Andrew Mease commented on Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Must Make Ownership Walk the Plank

    Just because they cut payroll does NOT mean they aren't spending elsewhere. Are you aware they spent the most money on the draft the last two...

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    • chip steele replied…

      as far as your explanation that more fans = more money for players? dream on wont...

    • Andrew Mease replied…

      I understand what you are saying, but at the same time you have to allow them...

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    chip steele commented on Pittsburgh Pirates: Can They Be Like The Oakland A's?

    another great article tom. but the difernce betwen the a's and the pirates is front ofice. billy beane is an astute base ball gm. knows talent...

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    • Tom Au replied…

      The Pirates appear to have mastered one key aspect, "trading." But they're still not nearly as...

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    chip steele commented on Words of Hope for Pittsburgh Pirates Faithful

    good article but whats comeing?i gues more fire woirks nites and give aways but wins dont hold your breath

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    chip steele commented on Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Must Make Ownership Walk the Plank

    great article u hit the nail on the head.as long as there's fire work nites and give aways the people will show up.i gues it must...

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    Dave Dalby commented on The All-Time Greatest Latino Hitters In MLB

    I believe Matty Alou won at least one batting title.....

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    Dave Dalby commented on Pittsburgh Pirates: Can They Be Like The Oakland A's?

    You have to ask yourself why are there so many young pitchers and hitters are hard to find. I do not have an answer. It may...

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    Chuck Johnson commented on Pittsburgh Pirates: Can They Be Like The Oakland A's?

    They already are losers.

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