http://riveraveblues.com/feed (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
When we heard that Ross Ohlendorf had been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates as a cog in the Nady/Marte trade, I found myself a bit disappointed. Sure, he was a disappointment as a reliever in the majors, but he was finding some level of success as a starter at Scranton. With the Yankees pitching woes [...]
The Weblog That Derek Built (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
Yanks give: Jose Tabata (OF), Ross Ohlendorf (RHP), Jeff Karstens (RHP), and Dan McCutchen (RHP). Yanks get: Xavier Nady (OF), Damaso Marte (LHP) The Yankees dealt Jose Tabata at the rock-bottom of his value, after a bad season in AA and a host of disciplinary problems that had resulted in suspensions; the Pirates dealt Nady at the absolute top of his value (the X-man was leading the Pirates in EqA...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
Ross Ohlendorf pitched eight strong innings and Carlos Maldonado and Steve Pearce combined to drive in five runs to lead the Indianapolis Indians to a 10-6 win Sunday over the host Durham Bulls.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
The Pirates will juggle their starting rotation as soon as Tom Gorzelanny and Ross Ohlendorf are deemed ready to pitch in the majors.
http://riveraveblues.com/feed (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
Pitching for Triple-A Indianapolis last night, ex-Yankee Ross Ohlendorf walked a rehabbing Michael Cuddyer in the first inning, then threw a pitch that the next batter ripped down the first base line. The ball hit Cuddyer as he tried to jump out of the way, breaking his foot and effectively ending his season. Cuddyer was [...]
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
I watched Ross Ohlendorf lose to the Rochester Red Wings tonight and left intrigued, and hopeful, but not really impressed. He threw serious gas, and wasn't wild, but he was pretty hittable. It's esoteric and unprovable, but he looked, well, like he didn't know how to pitch. Thrower, not a pitcher, that kind of look. He threw 22 pitches in the first inning, 11 strikes, 11 balls, only one swing and...
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
It's been less than a year, but by my count, there are twenty guys on the 40-man roster who weren't with the organization since Neal Huntington and Frank Coonelly took over. Here they are: Jimmy Barthmaier Denny Bautista T.J. Beam Jason Davis Phil Dumatrait Craig Hansen Jeff Karstens Ross Ohlendorf Marino Salas Ty Taubenheim Tyler Yates Raul Chavez Chris Gomez Andy LaRoche Doug Mientkiewicz Luis Rivas...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
Indianapolis Indians right-hander Ross Ohlendorf opened the season with the New York Yankees and very easily could finish with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
The final two months of the Pirates’ season just got interesting. In the past week, the Bucs have added eight players to the organization. Four of them came directly to the Major League team, and it won’t be long before Ross Ohlendorf joins them. Those are quite a few new players to [...]
Mets Today (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
Yankees get: Xavier Nady, Damaso Marte Pirates get: Jeff Karstens, Daniel McCutchen, Ross Ohlendorf and OF Jose Tabata This was the trade the Mets needed to make — unfortunately, they simply did not have the depth in their minor league system to do such a deal. Originally, a number of pundits identified the trade as highway robbery [...]
SI.com (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
In the biggest trade of this past weekend, the Yankees and Pirates made a six-player swap, with New York getting left fielder Xavier Nady and lefty reliever Damaso Marte in exchange for outfielder Jose Tabata and right-handers Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens and Dan McCutchen.
Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
In his first major move since becoming GM of the Pittsburgh Pirates before the season, Neal Huntington sent Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitchers Ross Ohlendorf, Daniel McCutchen, Jeff Karstens, and outfielder Jose Tabata. While the Yankees were able to (somewhat) improve their team while surrendering no integral pieces, the Pirates were able to trade non-core...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
This one will be a bit lengthy, which can be expected as the deadline approaches. Here's a review of some of the major moves and rumors of the last week: The Yankees acquired Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte from the Pirates for OF Jose Tabata, RHP Ross Ohlendorf, RHP Dan McCutchen and RHP Jeff Karstens . I agree with Tim that Ian Kennedy would've been a better centerpiece, but Tabata is pretty highly-touted...
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
The Pirates gave up right fielder Xavier Nady and left-handed reliever Damaso Marte, two of the top prizes on the market. The Yankees swapped four minor leaguers: outfielder Jose Tabata and righty starters Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens and Daniel McCutchen.
RizzoSports (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
So the Buccos trade Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the NY Yankees. They receive in return outfielder Jose Tabata, and three right handed pitchers Dan McCutchen, Jeff Karstens, and Ross Ohlendorf. This trade has a 15-20% chance of being successful. Jose Tabata was the marquee piece of the deal, but is only in "AA". Plus he projects as a center fielder, the one area where the Pirates seem set. The three...
