Cory Humes

Age–ERA–WHIP–K/9–IP 23—2.91—1.19—8.97—52824—2.38—1.09—7.25—45824—2.91—1.12—8.98—40824—3.10—1.29—7.22—21224—3.28—1.23—5.49—67425—2.85—1.15—8.58—64726—3.58—1.29—7.94—467 That’s a starting rotation based on the pitcher’s age at the beginning of 2007 and his minor league numbers (including earned run average, walks and hits per inning pitched, strikeouts per nine innings, and number of innings thrown in the minors). Notice how most have above average–if not exceptional–numbers. Notice, too, how the [...]

I agree with Jim Tracy. A lot of you think he’s a crummy manager–and at times I second-guessed his in-game decisions–but it seems as if we have similar philosophies when it comes to the Pirates’ future. Give the guy another year or two to see what he can do with our young core. Rome wasn’t [...]

Bill Bradley: “I remember those few moments after victory, in the locker room with the team, when there was a total oneness with the world. Owners and politicians celebrate in the locker room of a champion. But only the players, the coach and perhaps the trainer can feel the special satisfaction of the achievement. They [...]

The new PPR is up. Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun writes that the O’s made Aubrey Huff a three-year offer worth about $6 million annually. If that’s the case, welcome to Pittsburgh, Aubrey. Zrebiec mentions the Angels, Rangers and Pirates as Huff’s other suitors. Since Los Angeles just signed Shea Hillenbrand and Texas has [...]

The sixth Pittsburgh Pirates Roundtable is now up. Eight participants answered questions about Salomon Torres, Damaso Marte and Ryan Doumit. Check out the responses here. I’ll be back later today for something of substance, I promise. I’ve been reveling in the comforts of a lazy holiday break, but I’ll do my best to get some [...]