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Hurdle could write an interesting book, or two

PITTSBURGH 鈥 Clint Hurdle could certainly write an interesting book about his career. Or maybe two.One could be about the Pirates manager鈥檚 playing career. He was a can鈥檛-miss phenom with the Kansas City Royals who did miss because he enjoyed partying more than hitting.The second volume ...

Attitudes to McCutchen radically changing

PITTSBURGH 鈥 It didn鈥檛 take long for the feelings about Andrew McCutchen to change radically.In April, people were imploring the Pirates to extend his contract, which currently runs through the 2018 season.Now it鈥檚 the end of June, and people are recommending the Pirates trade him, ...

Pirates could be active in trade market

Three thoughts on the Pirates:1. Players with valueThe Pirates鈥 chances of making a fourth consecutive postseason appearance are getting slimmer.However, there would be a bright side if they fall out of contention by the Aug. 1 non-waiver trading deadline. Many executives and scouts from ...

Kratz became answer to trivia question

Trivia Crack is a popular app for cell phones.However, it may have nothing on Pirates catcher Erik 鈥淭rivia鈥 Kratz.The genial 36-year-old become a living and breathing trivia question answer this week following games against the San Francisco Giants on Monday and Tuesday at PNC Park.On ...

Blame Cutch, Liriano for Bucs woes

Looking for someone to blame for the Pirates鈥 season appearing to be headed down the toilet?You can blame Clint Hurdle for suddenly forgetting how to manage.How about General Manager Neil Huntington for not doing enough to improve the team in the offseason?There鈥檚 always Bob Nutting for ...

Vogelsong has no doubt of return this season

PITTSBURGH 鈥 There have been many assumptions made that Ryan Vogelsong鈥檚 career is over.However, the veteran right-hander isn鈥檛 making any of them.In the fact, Vogelsong has no doubt he will return to the mound for the Pirates this season. In fact, he all but guaranteed it before Monday ...