October 30
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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The president of the Class A Florida State League said a plan for the Pirates to plant a minor league team in Bradenton in 2010 is practically a done deal. Thursday, Chuck Murphy said league officials will vote Nov. 10 to allow the Pirates to purchase and uproot the Class A Sarasota Reds. The team will play its home games at McKechnie Field, the Pirates' spring training venue, which is about 20 minutes away from Sarasota. "I don't expect any problems (with the vote)," Murphy said. "Everything should go pretty smooth. Our 2010 schedule is pretty much complete, but I don't think (the move) would affect it very much. Everything is in good shape over there at McKechnie Field." In essence, the ..."
October 17
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee Brewers sent cash to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to complete their Aug. 9 trade for veteran reliever David Weathers. Weathers pitched in 25 games for the Brewers, going 1-3 with a 4.88 ERA. Overall, he was 4-6 with a 3.92 ERA in 68 relief appearances. The 40-year-old Weathers has a $3.7 million club option for 2010 on his contract with a $400,000 buyout. The Brewers have until 10 days after the World Series to exercise that option or allow Weathers to become a free agent."
October 5
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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The Pirates closed out the 2009 season Sunday with a 6-0 loss against the Cincinnati Reds. By dropping their final two games, the Pirates finished 62-99. It's their fewest victories since 2001 (62-100) and the seventh time in the past 10 seasons the Pirates have won fewer than 70 games. The Pirates were blanked for the 17th time, the most in the majors. The Reds manufactured single runs in the first and third innings. Each time, Drew Stubbs singled and was brought home by Brandon Phillips - first on a double, the next time on a ground out. Right-hander Jeff Karstens (4-6) started on short rest and worked 2 1/3 innings. He allowed two runs on four hits. The Pirates went 0 for 13 with ..."
October 4
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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Zach Duke struggled in his final start of the season Saturday, as the Pirates lost, 8-4, against the Cincinnati Reds. Duke (11-16), who leads the National League in losses, worked five innings and gave up five runs on six hits. The left-hander walked five, one shy of his career high, and struck out two. The Pirates took a 1-0 lead in the first inning against Johnny Cueto (11-11). Andrew McCutchen walked and scored on Andy LaRoche's double. The Reds tied it in the second went ahead with one run in the third and three in the fourth. In the sixth inning, Delwyn Young hit a three-run homer to pull the Pirates within 5-4. It was Young's first home run since Aug. 18."