Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Recap


Pre-season game for the Pirates, and tune-up for the Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic. Most importantly Pedro Alvarez made his first start at 3rd base, and responded by going 0-4 with 2 strikeouts and an error in the field. Jeff Salazar continues to swing one of the hottest bat's in camp by hitting a solo shot to seal the victory in the bottom of the 8th inning. Rule 5 pick Donald Veal struck out the side in the 6th inning, he has showed to date the power arm Coonely has discussed.

A few of the dutch have connection's with the Pirates including once Pirate 1st baseman/Sausage Race Smacker Randall Simon who is 'auditioning for a job', as well as pitching coach Bert Blyleven.


Stats
  • Ohlendorf: (W) 2 IP 1 ER 0 K's
  • Alvarez (0-4) 2 K's
  • Garrett Jones (2-4) 3 RBI's

Notes
  • No major arm trouble for Tabata, just sore and will be held out till the weekend.
  • Burnett, Neal Walker, and a few others got raises.
  • Craig Hansen recieved a raise today, he will be making $825,000 this season.
  • Tim Lincecum will be making $650,000

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