Pirates finally sign someone

Operation Shutdown · 01-19-2004, 11:39 PM

Okay, so they were going to arbitration anyway, but the Pirates have signed two of the three W's. Kip Wells is reported to have signed a one year $2.5 million deal, and no word on how much Craig Wilson was signed for, but I'd say probably in the $1-1.5M range. Would have liked to see them commit to Wells for more than one year, but it's good they were able to come to an agreement with him before arbitration, as he'd probably have gotten a good deal in arbitration, as his ERA's been stellar over the years, but he hasn't been getting the wins thanks in large part to the Pirates poor bullpen this past year, and their poor offense the year before. Wilson was going to be kind of an up in the air case if he'd gone to arbitration as he's shown some promise but just hasn't gotten the playing time. If he was signed for more than $1.5 million, I'd say the Bucs should have went to arbitration. Just Jack Wilson left, and he shouldn't be any problems, no way he's gonna make more than $750k or so in any arbitration case.

Crapshoot · 01-20-2004, 12:04 AM

I will bet money that Wilson ends up at around 1.25M or so..

elibangkok · 01-20-2004, 02:04 AM

I just hope they let Craig Wilson start this year.

atarizx3 · 01-20-2004, 12:17 PM

they play baseball in Pittsburgh?

LivnLegend · 01-20-2004, 12:18 PM

All I know is that the Pirates look like one team our team can beat!

Signed,

Disgruntled Dodger Fan

kingcharlesxii · 01-20-2004, 12:26 PM

The Dodgers can beat the Brewers too. Hell, their pitching is so bad they'll probably make those terrible Dodger hitters look more like a lineup of 8 Barry Bonds and Mike Hampton.

marc · 01-20-2004, 12:57 PM

Well since the Pirates were able to lock those 2 guys up I think the Central Division race is over......

ctorg · 01-20-2004, 02:39 PM

I wasn't aware that Pittsburgh still had a major league team.

matskralc · 01-20-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by Kaelcarp
I wasn't aware that Pittsburgh still had a major league team.

Don't worry. We don't.

Operation Shutdown · 01-20-2004, 05:08 PM

hey, they pretend to try to field a major league team. That's better than the Brewers not even trying.

kingcharlesxii · 01-20-2004, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by Operation Shutdown
hey, they pretend to try to field a major league team. That's better than the Brewers not even trying.

The Brewers signed Ben Grieve, they're going to win it all this year. If they could get Tony Womack and bring back Jose Mercedes, they might have a dynasty for the next 5-10 years.

AccardoOutfit29 · 01-20-2004, 06:24 PM

Jesus, how many lame jokes did this thread really need?

LiftTheCurse · 01-20-2004, 06:29 PM

Kip Wells Shows promise, However he is too inconsistant for me to reallly think he is a solid Pitcher

LiftTheCurse · 01-20-2004, 06:30 PM

however i also feel the Pirates need to rebuild. trading Giles just reassured me they thought the same thing

LiftTheCurse · 01-20-2004, 06:32 PM

Jesus, how many lame jokes did this thread really need?

Accardo- It seems like in every Post there is a comedian these days

SoxWin · 01-20-2004, 06:55 PM

And an idiot.

LiftTheCurse · 01-20-2004, 07:36 PM

And a sarcatic rude feeble minded child
daaaamn man, just relax

atarizx3 · 01-21-2004, 07:53 AM

and an idiot who posts ten one-sentence replies to every thread

oh ****, is that me?

draven085 · 01-21-2004, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by atarizx3
and an idiot who posts ten one-sentence replies to every thread

oh ****, is that me?

It must be a New England thing

ctorg · 01-21-2004, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by matskralc
Don't worry. We don't.

Mats, that is an awesome avatar, one of the best scenes from one of the funniest movies I've ever seen in a theater!

01-19-2004, 11:39 PM	#1
Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	Pirates finally sign someone Okay, so they were going to arbitration anyway, but the Pirates have signed two of the three W's. Kip Wells is reported to have signed a one year $2.5 million deal, and no word on how much Craig Wilson was signed for, but I'd say probably in the $1-1.5M range. Would have liked to see them commit to Wells for more than one year, but it's good they were able to come to an agreement with him before arbitration, as he'd probably have gotten a good deal in arbitration, as his ERA's been stellar over the years, but he hasn't been getting the wins thanks in large part to the Pirates poor bullpen this past year, and their poor offense the year before. Wilson was going to be kind of an up in the air case if he'd gone to arbitration as he's shown some promise but just hasn't gotten the playing time. If he was signed for more than $1.5 million, I'd say the Bucs should have went to arbitration. Just Jack Wilson left, and he shouldn't be any problems, no way he's gonna make more than $750k or so in any arbitration case. __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

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Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	hey, they pretend to try to field a major league team. That's better than the Brewers not even trying. __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

01-20-2004, 06:24 PM	#12
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