Coonelly answers questions from Bucs fans

Bucs president Frank Coonelly took time Wednesday to field queries from Pirates fans, discussing last year's big trades and the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.   More >
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Photo: Frank Coonelly has been Pirates president since September 2007.  (Dave Arrigo/Pirates)

PirateFest 2009 tickets are now on sale

PirateFest 2009 will feature live events, free autograph sessions, prizes, games, youth baseball clinics, the Pirate Parrot and much, much more!   Get tickets >
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Deal or no deal, Pirates don't plan on getting antsy

Interest has mounted for several players on the Bucs' current roster, but that doesn't mean that Pittsburgh will rush to make a deal at the Winter Meetings.   Full story >
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Photo: GM Neal Huntington (left) is in no hurry to trade veterans such as Jack Wilson.  (AP)

Double your savings on clearance items in Shop

Now is the perfect time to save on holiday gifts at MLB.com. Until 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, if you buy one clearance item, you get another one for free.   Shop now >
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McLouth, Doumit need fans' support in TYIB vote

Nate McLouth (Defensive Player of the Year) and Ryan Doumit (Oddity Play of the Year) are vying for a TYIB Award. Vote until 11:59 p.m. ET Monday.   VOTE NOW >
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Bucs hoping 2009 is the year for Hall's call

Former Pirates Dave Parker and Bert Blyleven both feel they're deserving of election to the Hall of Fame. Jay Bell joins them on the ballot this year.   Full story >
  •  Many candidates out of left field  •  Bauman: Deserving trio  •  Hall of Fame site

 
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