AJ Burnett Says Phillies Decision Was About Wife, Kids
A.J. Burnett and the Philadelphia Phillies have completed a contract that guarantees the pitcher $15 million for 2014 and $22.5 million over two seasons.
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A.J. Burnett and the Philadelphia Phillies have completed a contract that guarantees the pitcher $15 million for 2014 and $22.5 million over two seasons.
Bob Pompeani talked with Pirates President Frank Coonelly about the state of the club early in spring training.
After watching AJ Burnett sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle got on the phone and called his former pitcher and then talked with Starkey and Mueller about what was said in that conversation.
I'm not one to tell you what you must do, but here's something you shouldn't do, not even think about: Boo A.J. Burnett when he steps into PNC Park with his new team, the Philadelphia Phillies.
Entering last season, many Pittsburgh Pirates fans worried about whether Jason Grilli would be able to transition from setup guy to the closer's spot.
The Pirates' offseason has been relatively quiet with the hope being that at some point, they would make a move to improve their situation at first base.
Tab Douglas and Stacy Kauffman previewed Pirates spring training with John Perrotto of USA Today.
After Pirates great Ralph Kiner passed away on Thursday, The Fan Morning Show talked about Kiner's life and legacy with two men that knew him very well, former teammate Dick Groat and broadcast colleague Ron Darling.
Baseball season might seem like a long way away right now, but hope is on the horizon.
Bob Pompeani caught up with Pirates pitching prospect Jameson Taillon before the start of spring training.
Pirates Pitcher A.J. Burnett will pitch in 2014, according to a report.
Bob Pompeani previewed the season with first baseman/outfielder Andrew Lambo.
Dan Zangrilli caught up with Pirates hitting coach Jeff Branson to talk about his approach with Pirates hitters.
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli joined The Cook and Poni Show on Thursday morning.
With the New York Yankees signing 25-year-old Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka to a 7-year $155 million deal, Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined Starkey and Mueller to discuss what deals like this say to the small market teams that couldn't dream of signing a player like this.
Last week, expanded replay was approved by Major League Baseball owners and is set to begin this coming season.
Tab Douglas talked about the Pirates avoiding salary arbitration with several players with Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage joined The Fan Morning Show live from the team's voluntary workouts in Bradenton, FL on Thursday to talk about their preparation for the 2014 season.
As the Pirates wait to hear back from starter AJ Burnett about whether or not he intends on playing again in 2014 or retiring to spend time with his family, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves in the same situation as they have identified Burnett as their top target remaining on the market.
Some of the best American sporting events worth traveling for are the Daytona 500, the Masters Tournament, the Super Bowl the U.S. Open and the World Series.
Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined by Bop Pompeani at PirateFest to talk about the Pirates offseason.
Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton spoke with 93.7 The Fan's Colin Dunlap Wednesday night and the main topic of discussion was Morton's three-year, $21 million extension with the team.
Bob Pompeani talked about the Pirates offseason with Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Even though he is not officially a Miami Marlin just yet, former Pirates' first baseman and outfielder Garrett Jones says, "its really close."
The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres agreed to a three-player deal Monday afternoon.
