http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates Pittsburgh Pirates news and history Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:58:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's literally been years since the Steelers let a running back rush for over 100 yards against them, but this week they'll face a tough challenge when they go up against Adrian Peterson and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Peterson rushes for over 100 yards in over 80% of his games ... http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/10/21/will-the-steelers-defense-give-up-100-yards-to-peterson/ Sorry folks, I missed the ball on this one. Last week was the 100th anniversary of Forbes Field, which the Pirates called home from 1909 through 1970. Although it was torn down long ago, a victim of "college campus sprawl", Pirates fans still journey out to the spot where so ... http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/07/08/100th-anniversary-of-forbes-field/ Tony Sanchez is still the earliest pick in last week's draft to have signed a deal. He and the Pirates agreed to a deal that includes a $2.5 million bonus. The catcher out of Boston College was the #4 pick in the draft. http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/06/16/pirates-pick-tony-sanchez-earliest-to-sign/ With the #4 pick in Tuesday's amateur draft, the Pirates selected Tony Sanchez out of Boston College. Sanchez has seen his stock rise in recent months, as he wasn't even on the mock draft boards for the first 2 rounds back in March. He's a young catcher with a lot ... http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/06/10/pittsburgh-picks-top-catcher-tony-sanchez/ June has arrived, and with it the annual Pirates Put Up The White Flag Day. The Pirates traded their All Star center fielder to the Braves in exchange for some minor league prospects. In addition to having some power at the plate, McLouth is also a gold glove winner in ... http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/06/04/pirates-throw-in-the-towel-trade-mclouth-for-magic-beans/ I've been reading a very interesting discussion on Baseball Fever about whether or not Kent Tekulve deserves more Hall of Fame consideration. At first, I assumed the answer would be "no way", but after looking at the numbers it appears Tekulve should have been given a better shot. Perhaps Tekulve's ... http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/05/28/did-kent-tekulve-deserve-more-hall-of-fame-consideration/ The American League could learn something from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates managed to score 2 runs off White Sox closer Bobby Jenks on Sunday to get the come-from-behind win. It was a rare blown save opportunity for Jenks, who is usually lights-out in these situations. The Pirates start a ... http://damox.com/pittsburgh-pirates/2009/05/25/pirates-do-something-few-al-teams-can/