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The Blue Jays Get Their Much-Needed Starting Pitcher: Francisco Liriano

August 1, 2016April 5, 2017 Ian Hunter 2 Comments Drew Hutchison, Francisco Liriano, Pittsburgh Pirates, starting rotation, trade, trade deadline

It turns out the Toronto Blue Jays did in fact get that much-needed starting pitcher after all.

What the Toronto Blue Jays Can Learn from the Pittsburgh Pirates

September 24, 2013February 9, 2016 Ian Hunter 4 Comments Blue Jays, Casey Janssen, catcher, J.P. Arencibia, Josh Johnson, Pittsburgh Pirates, Playoffs, starting pitchers, Tim Lincecum

Courtesy of National Post

For a moment, let’s compare two teams; Team A has endured heartache for the past 20 years.

So Long, Travis Snider

July 31, 2012February 9, 2016 Ian Hunter 7 Comments Meats Don't Clash, Pittsburgh Pirates, trade, Travis Snider

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I remember the day as if it was almost yesterday.

Come What May for Morrow

June 30, 2011February 9, 2016 Ian Hunter 2 Comments Brandon Morrow, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Brandon Morrow: future Cy Young Award winner.

Whimsical Wednesday Wonderings

June 29, 2011February 9, 2016 Ian Hunter 4 Comments Brett Cecil, Edwin Encarnacion, Lyle Overbay, Pittsburgh Pirates

I’ve been waiting since the beginning of the season for an excuse to post this video once again, and finally after 3 months I have my reason.

Flashback Friday: The Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Jose Bautista to the Blue Jays

August 20, 2010February 9, 2016 Ian Hunter 6 Comments Acid Flashback Friday, Flashback Friday, J.P. Ricciardi, Jose Bautista, Pittsburgh Pirates, trade

In baseball, there are always two sides to every trade.