ESPN (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Jeff Karstens for assignment and claimed right-hander Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from Seattle.
Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | yesterday
You may want to put down your owls before reading this post.... As you've probably figured out, I'm the third and final weekend editor to make a debut post here on BCB. You may know me from my many comments and parenthetical remarks. My weekend mugs are tea, preferably lychee-flavored, to keep me awake while I finish this post full o' links. The Arizona Fall League season is over and the Peoria Javelinas...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Jeff Karstens for assignment and claimed right-hander Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from Seattle.
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Friday was the deadline for teams to set their 40-man roster for next month's Rule 5 Draft, and MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports that the Pirates cleared up two spots for prospects by designating Robinzon Diaz and Justin Thomas for assignment. They also designated Jeff Karstens for assignment yesterday. Diaz, a 26-year-old catcher, hit .279/.307/.357 in 138 plate appearances for Pittsburgh in 2009....
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Jakubauskas throws against the Angels in the third inning of a game Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Browse more photos » The Pirates have cut Robinzon Diaz , Justin Thomas and Jeff Karstens from the 40-man roster, added Brad Lincoln , Gorkys Hernandez , Bryan Morris and Ramon Aguero,...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
MLB.com : Pirates Claim Chris Jakubauskas Off Waivers from Seattle — The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have claimed right-handed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Jeff Karstens has been designated for assignment.
The Yankees: Minors to Majors (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Red Sox claimed RP Robert Manuel , 26, off of waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The Pirates claimed P Chris Jakubauskas , 30, off of waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The Pirates DFA'd former Yankee SP Jeff Karstens . The Chicago White Sox are close to signing SS Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal. The Orioles claimed C Chris Tatum off of waivers from the Reds. The Orioles DFA'd SP Chris Waters....
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Pirates claimed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from the Mariners, according to a team press release. The Pirates designated Jeff Karstens for assignment to clear roster space. Jakubauskas, 31 next month, allowed 91 hits and 27 walks in 93 innings for the Mariners last year, striking out 47 for a 5.32 ERA.
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
The Major League Baseball Players Association's official list was announced late last night (sorry to interrupt morning talk, but it has been a point of discussion here): Closer Matt Capps Shortstop Ronny Cedeno Starting pitcher Zach Duke Swingman Jeff Karstens
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
A fresh batch of links for Saturday afternoon... According to John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus, Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf missed arbitration eligibility by just two days. On the other hand, as Perrotto notes, right-hander Jeff Karstens is eligible for arbitration. Marty Noble of MLB.com fielded a ton of hot stove-related questions from Mets fans for his latest "Inbox" article....
Raise the Jolly Roger! (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
The Pirates finished 2009 with a 62-99 record after a very deflating loss to wrap up the year this afternoon in Cincinnati. The loss ensured the Pirates will pick 2nd in the 2010 draft, so that’s good, I guess. Baltimore won, too, but the Bucs went final first. Jeff Karstens started and was pulled early on, despite [...]
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
More photos » by David Kohl - AP about 3 hours ago: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl) Browse more photos » In the Pirates ' final game of the year, the Bucs managed to put a staggering fifteen men on base--ten hits, including a triple, plus four...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
By Dejan Kovacevic | 4:21 p.m. Sunday CINCINNATI -- The Pirates finished their 123rd season with 99 losses after falling to the Cincinnati Reds, 6-0, this afternoon at Great American Ball Park. Not much to say about this one. Jeff Karstens, part of a bullpen patchwork attempt to fill a starting hole, lasted 2 1/3 innings and was charged with two runs, and Donnie Veal gave up four in the fifth. The...
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Lineup Pittsburgh Pirates @ Cincinnati Reds 10/04/09 1:10 PM EDT Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Andrew McCutchen - CF Drew Stubbs - CF Andy LaRoche - 3B Paul Janish - SS Garrett Jones - 1B Joey Votto - 1B Lastings Milledge - LF Brandon Phillips - 2B Brandon Moss - RF Scott Rolen - 3B Delwyn Young - 2B Jay Bruce - RF Robinzon Diaz - C Laynce Nix - LF Luis Cruz - SS Corky Miller - C Jeff Karstens...
Red Reporter (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Next Game Pittsburgh Pirates @ Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Oct 4, 2009, 1:10 PM EDT Great American Ball Park Jeff Karstens vs Homer Bailey Mostly sunny. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 60. Complete Coverage > W-L ERA WHIP K BB 2009 - Jeff Karstens 4-5 5.37 1.47 50 44 W-L ERA WHIP K BB 2009 - Homer Bailey 7-5 4.78 1.46 79 49 This will be the 4th time Homer...
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