1. 02-29-12 03:27 PM #1
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    Oh to be a Pirate Fan.....

    BRADENTON, Fla. -- Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett was struck in the face by a batted ball on Wednesday, and he will fly from the team's spring training complex to Pittsburgh to have his right eye examined by team doctors.

    Burnett was injured as he hit during a bunting drill. After the ball hit the temple near his right eye, a dazed Burnett dropped into a crouch near home plate. Players who had gathered to watch the drill gasped loudly then went quiet as Burnett sagged to his knee. As he was examined by an athletic trainer, Burnett joked, "Where did the bone go?"

    Holding a towel against his face, Burnett was helped off the field. He left the complex without speaking to reporters. The Pirates have released no information regarding the exact nature of Burnett's injury.

    The Pirates acquired Burnett, 35, on the eve of spring training in a three-player trade with the New York Yankees. Burnett is expected to be the Pirates' starter on Opening Day.

    After signing an $82.5 million, five-year contract, Burnett helped the Yankees to their 27th World Series title in 2009. Then he slumped to a 21-26 record with a 5.20 ERA over the following two seasons. He led the major leagues with 25 wild pitches last year and allowed a career-high 31 homers.

    Pittsburgh is paying just $13 million of Burnett's salary: $5 million this year and $8 million in 2013. The Yankees are paying the rest.

    He is a 13-year veteran.

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  2. 02-29-12 03:29 PM #2
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    poor WV..

    Keep your head up buddy.
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  3. 02-29-12 03:29 PM #3
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    WV sorry pal, switch to a Reds fan!
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  4. 02-29-12 03:31 PM #4
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    Broken orbital I'd say. He should be ok by May.
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  5. 02-29-12 03:44 PM #5
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    That sucks. Tough blow.

    Hopefully its relatively minor and he can go soon.
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    Quite certain the 2nd annual bunting tournament will not make it to a third annual bunting tournament. This sums up Buccos fans and where life is at ... from the Pirates MLB site, a user comment ...

    If you told me McCutchen got injured in a Home Depot when he got hit by a Yugo pulling a 75 foot Yatch full of Giraffes wear rabbit costumes I'd believe it, it's the Pirates.
    I'm a Pirates fan who also grew up in Houston as an Astros fan too. Talk about cursed.
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  7. 02-29-12 03:50 PM #7
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    Thanks for the support guys. We've learned to just keep up the chin, and soldier on.
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  8. 02-29-12 04:04 PM #8
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    maybe the best thing to happen to the Pirates. Burnett was good back in 2008!
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  9. 02-29-12 04:29 PM #9
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    I feel bad for pirates fans cause we used to have the same deal as far as owners not paying for high priced talent, and as soon as they do you get a freak injury like this, sorry bud. Least its now and not right before opening day. And it could be worse, it could be his arm, he should be fine by april.
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  10. 02-29-12 06:12 PM #10
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    Yea, much better it be his eye than arm. Million dollar arm, worthless from the neck up.

    On a serious note though, AJ has been a very positive figure in Bucco spring training.
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    Charlie Morton looking good though....so there's that
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  12. 02-29-12 09:07 PM #12
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    Pirates and Royals are about to turn it around. Better pile on them this season because it may be the last one for a while.
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    Lincoln is ailing too I think....

    down to 4 starters
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    Lincoln is ailing too I think....

    down to 4 starters
    This will open up a spot for Corriea or Karstens. It's bullshit that those two are fighting for the final spot anyways.
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    could be worse, you could be a met fan like me
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    damn was looking forward to the brewers knocking 5 hrs off of him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by neverstoppers23 View Post
    damn was looking forward to the brewers knocking *5 hrs off of him.
    Added the * for ya.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deuce View Post
    Broken orbital I'd say. He should be ok by May.
    You are correct my pudgy pal. Orbital bone surgery slated for tomorrow. Even with one eye we need to trot him out there every 5 days. He may still be our best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WvGambler View Post
    Added the * for ya.
    ???????????
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    Quote Originally Posted by neverstoppers23 View Post
    ???????????
    it's an asterisk, like the Barry Bonds HR record. It's a juicing joke.
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    Saw the video today, looked pretty painful. Dan lebatard was joking that now AJ will look like the pirate logo with the eyepatch.
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  22. 03-01-12 07:47 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by ** PICKS View Post
    Saw the video today, looked pretty painful. Dan lebatard was joking that now AJ will look like the pirate logo with the eyepatch.
    Lebatard is so dorky that it's actually Funny.
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  23. 03-01-12 07:54 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by WvGambler View Post
    Lebatard is so dorky that it's actually Funny.
    I watch his show just to see his dad mispronounce peoples names and other shit, dude is a riot.

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    Yea. I actually enjoy Lebatard. He reminds me of a younger Cornheiser.
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    Paul Maholm had the surgery back in the minors

    he had to have a 2nd surgery.... like many others, you get double vision after the first one

    very tricky
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    Quote Originally Posted by WvGambler View Post
    Yea. I actually enjoy Lebatard. He reminds me of a younger Cornheiser.
    His pop call dwayne wade diane today. The best is when he tries to say ndamokong suh.

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    He's out 8-12 weeks.
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    Damn that sucks, figured if he got hurt it would be his arm and he gets hurt in bunting practice instead, bad break.
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    That was for fukking the Yanks countless times.
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    god bless AJ.
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    ya'll must as well just pack in it already, what a bad omen
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    Morton gonna be ready for the regular season?
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    Yea. I've heard he is in no way limited at this time. Unless something's happened in the last day or so. I expect he'll pitch the first night game on 4/7.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WvGambler View Post
    Yea. I've heard he is in no way limited at this time. Unless something's happened in the last day or so. I expect he'll pitch the first night game on 4/7.

    that is surprising to me, but good news
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