The Green Weenie

"Somehow we have developed this large contingent of know-it-all baseball fans who bay like wounded coyotes at any mention of wins, losses, RBI or batting average. I never know whether I should blame myself for this or not.." (Bill James)

Thursday, April 2, 2026

4/2 Through the 1994: Sudden Sam & Chris Join, Law Out, Bucs Open Jacobs, Cotton Pickin', Hans Top 100, For Sale?, On The Air; HBD Wilmer, Hisanori & Jon

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1922 - Jim “Cotton” Tierney had his homecoming celebration spoiled by the minor league Kansas City Blues of the American Association. KC ra...

4/2 From 1995: Bart Joins, Carlos Walkoff, Redbeard Granny, Skenes Gem & Game Days, GQ Couple, Strike Ends; RIP Larry, HBD Nick

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1995 - The players’ strike ended after a court ruling undercut the owner’s position. The 1994–95 strike was the eighth work stoppage in bas...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

4/1 Through the 1970s: Cronin & Watty Deals, In OT, Umps Eyeballed, Parrot Arrives, Strike, April Fool; HBD Masumi, Willie, Jake, Hugo & Fred

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1858 - OF Fred Mann was born in Sutton, Vermont. The center fielder played two of his five-team, six MLB years with the Alleghenys from 188...

4/1 From 1980: Pena-AVS/Spanky & JT -Otter, JVM Deal, Odell Back, SS Shopping, '06 Top 10, Games; RIP Jerry & Frankie, HBD Axman

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1980 - RHP Odell Jones was traded back to the Pirates by the Seattle Mariners for a PTBNL and cash after spending a season in the Great Nor...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

3/31 Through the 1970s: Vince-Lefty, Robby Gone, Trip South; RIP Billy, HBD Frank, Skeeter, Tom, Chick & Fred

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1886 - OF Fred Kommers was born in Chicago. He debuted with the Bucs in 1913, hitting .233 in 40 games. He jumped to the Federal League the...

3/31 From 1980: Solly & KY Sign, Canaria In, Bielecki Dealt, Tenace Gone, Tight Openers, GABP & PNC Open, MLB Tweaks, HBD Ryan

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1984 - C Gene Tenace ended his 15-year career when he was released by the Pirates in spring training after batting .177 for the Bucs in 198...
Monday, March 30, 2026

Weekly Report: Bucs Open 1-2, Roster Set, Cutch To Texas, Exes On The Move

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Showtime! Pirates Stuff: RHP Mike Clevinger was the Bucs last cut. He was sent to minor league camp as lefty Hunter Barco and righty Jose Ur...

3/30 Through the 1970s: The Antelope Signs, RIP Deacon, HBD Mike, Ripper, Happy, Hal, Ed, Dutch, George & Tom

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1857 - IF/manager Tom Burns was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. After spending the first 12 years of his career playing for Chicago clubs,...

3/30 From 1980: Brian Signs, David & Ricardo Join, Bell Sent Home, Spring Sluggers, '21 Team, Opening Dubs; HBD Jake & Dan

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1985 - LHP Dan Runzler was born in Santa Monica, California. He signed with the Bucs for the 2017 season and was a September call up, getti...
Sunday, March 29, 2026

3/29: DJ & Gary Sign, Beamon-Smith & Carter-Varsho, JT Dealt, Jared & Pete Go, Jimmy Snark, Tracy's 1st Camp, KBL Kerfuffle; HBD Danny, Sean, Bob N, Bob S, Mike, Sir Richard & Hank

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1865 - RHP Hank Gastright was born in Covington, Kentucky. He had been a workhorse for the Columbus Colts for the first three years of his ...
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