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Beltre back on the disabled list: Third baseman Adrian Beltre returned to the disabled list and shortstop Jack Wilson didn't start Thursday's series opener against the Yankees.
The Trade Deadline: Leaving Pittsburgh bewildering time for Wilson: SEATTLE -- Jack Wilson was stunned. Stunned to be waking up in Texas with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
On the Pirates: Microscope on the minors: Part of what makes the Pirates'many trades the past two years so maddening to a good chunk of the fan base is that any potential prize seems so far off: Each of the trades involving Jason Bay, Xavier Nady, Nate McLouth and now Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez has brought at least one player at or below the Class AA level.
Sanchez plays Deadline waiting game: Minutes after manager John Russell posted the Pirates' lineup for Tuesday night's game -- a lineup that didn't include either Jack Wilson or Freddy Sanchez in it -- speculation that Pittsburgh had spun a deal to trade one or both of its middle infielders intensified. As it turned out, it was empty speculation, for now at least.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson reaches out to teammates: Jack Wilson's job as a Pirates leader carries some additional duties this time of year.
Pirates, Giants could be close on Sanchez: The Pirates'management worked deep into last night on trade proposals involving shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez, according to multiple sources. And a deal in which Sanchez would be sent to the San Francisco Giants seemed the greatest possibility.
Pirates: No urgency on Wilson, Sanchez: The Pirates remain adamant this afternoon that they have no urgency, nor any plan to trade shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
Wilson/Sanchez talks unlikely until after deadline: The Pirates have put on hold any attempt to sign shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez to contract extensions and, instead, are focused on entertaining trade offers for those players.
Sanchez, Wilson reject contract offers: Both Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson have rejected the Pirates' contract offers, and as of Sunday, neither has come back to present a counter-offer.
Pirates pull offers to Wilson, Sanchez: The Pirates yesterday pulled back their contract extension offers to Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez and, though they remain open to new negotiations, there was no indication any are forthcoming.
Pirates pull back offers to Wilson, Sanchez: The Pirates have pulled back their contract extension offers to Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez and though they remain open to new negotiations, there was no indication that any are forthcoming.
Pirates Notebook: Little flexibility to contract offers: The Pirates'extension offers to shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez came with minimal margin for negotiation, according to multiple sources.
Pirates ask Wilson, Sanchez to take sizable cuts: The Pirates yesterday made their initial financial offers toward keeping shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez, and they drew decidedly mixed reactions.
Bucs talk extensions with Sanchez, Wilson: The Pirates reportedly have approached both members of their double-play combination, shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez, about contract extensions in hopes of avoiding trading either one.
Pirates offer extensions to Wilson, Sanchez: The Pirates have approached shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Freddy Sanchez about multiyear contract extensions, putting on hold, for now, the possibility that either will be traded by Major League Baseball's July 31 deadline.
Huntington: Trade must bring'talent that we like': With the Pirates temporarily taking Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez out of the trade mix by offering extensions, that would appear to significantly lessen the likelihood they will make a significant deal with anyone by Major League Baseball's July 31 deadline.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson trade discussed with Boston: The Pirates and Boston have had trade talks regarding shortstop Jack Wilson, but no move in that direction seems imminent or even likely based on how talks have gone to this point.
Vazquez's'tough play'pivotal in Pirates'6-4 loss: HOUSTON -- Perhaps there is a reason Jack Wilson appears so indispensable to the Pirates.
Pirates score 5 in 8th to rally by Mets (AP):
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson(notes) (2) drives in the tying run with an eighth-inning single off New York Mets pitcher J.J. Putz(notes) in a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Monday, June 1, 2009. The Pirates won 8-5. Catching is Mets' Brian Schneider(notes)." align="left" border="0">
Andy LaRoche and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a rare off night for the New York Mets' refurbished bullpen. LaRoche had three RBIs and Pittsburgh scored five runs in the eighth inning of an 8-5 win on Monday. Adam LaRoche and Jack Wilson had three hits apiece for the Pirates, who came back from a 5-0 deficit to win for only the second time in six games.
Sanchez 6 for 6 in Pirates'win, but Capps hurt: CHICAGO -- The Pirates have not approached any of their three players likely to be eligible for free agency after this season -- shortstop Jack Wilson, first baseman Adam LaRoche and reliever John Grabow -- about contract extensions, and that makes all three possibilities to be traded by Major League Baseball's July 31 deadline.
Phillies'Ibanez a quiet workhorse: Freddy Sanchez, right, celebrates with Jack Wilson after hitting a two-run homer against the Cubs in the fourth inning last night in Chicago.
Pirates Notebook: Still no offers for veterans: CHICAGO -- The Pirates have not approached any of their three players likely to be eligible for free agency after this season -- shortstop Jack Wilson, first baseman Adam LaRoche and reliever John Grabow -- about contract extensions, and that makes all three possibilities to be traded by Major League Baseball's July 31 deadline.
Pirates Notebook: ESPN honors Jack Wilson's efforts: WASHINGTON -- The votes were in, and Jack Wilson wasn't sure where he finished.
Pirates return Bixler to Indianapolis: The Pirates today optioned shortstop Brian Bixler back to Class AAA Indianapolis to clear space for Jack Wilson's return from the 15-day disabled list.
Wilson, Pirates stun Cards in ninth: Down to their final out, their final strike, in fact, the Pirates used a bases-loaded double by shortstop Jack Wilson to complete a ninth-inning comeback and seal a 6-4 win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Opening Day.
Pirates 6, Cardinals 4: Jack Wilson gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a dramatic opening-day victory.
Inside Pitch: Junior adds to opening-day homers: MONDAY’S STARSWith the Pirates down to their last strike,Jack Wilson(above) hit a three-run double to cap a four-run ninth inning off rookie closer Jason Motte, leading Pittsburgh over the Cardinals 6-4.
Jack Wilson's attitude a hit: ST. LOUIS Confidence? Who needs it? Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson's ninth-inning at-bat yesterday in a stunning 6-4 win against the St. Louis Cardinals made a compelling argument that confidence is overrated. ... Sports commentary by Ron Cook
Pirates rock Cards rookie closer Motte in 9th: Jack Wilson hit a three-run double to cap a four-run ninth inning off rookie closer Jason Motte, leading Pittsburgh over the Cardinals 6-4 Monday.
Wilson's 3-run double gets Bucs by Cards (AP): Jack Wilson waited until the Pittsburgh Pirates were down to their last strike before coming through. Wilson's three-run double on an 0-2 fastball capped a four-run ninth inning off hard-throwing Jason Motte, leading Pittsburgh to an opening 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. "That first one, he blew by me pretty easily," Wilson said.
Baseball 2009: The march begins to 17?: ST. LOUIS -- Anyone complaining about the Pirates'seemingly eternal losing streak, stand in line behind Jack Wilson. Way behind.
Pirates, Wilson broach contract extension: BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Pirates and shortstop Jack Wilson, their most tenured and popular player, have held preliminary talks regarding a contract extension.
Pirates' Wilson uses long spring to change swing: BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Like the team he plays for, Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson believes it's time to stop being a follower and start being a leader....
Wilson hopes new batting stance yields better results after slow spring: BRADENTON, Fla. -- What 0-for-23 slump? Oh, no, Jack Wilson was never worried about that. Matter of fact, he was appeased by it, if not pleased.
Spring preview: Predicting opening day lineup: Ten players -- Nate McLouth, Ryan Doumit, Freddy Sanchez, Jack Wilson, Paul Maholm, Zach Duke, John Grabow, Sean Burnett, Tom Gorzelanny and Jeff Karstens
Wilson: Pirates need more players to compete: Now that it appears Jack Wilson will play the 2009 season for the Pirates, he says he wants to win -- and that the team needs more players to do that.
Wilson: Pirates need'more players'to compete: Jack Wilson, sounding convinced he will return as the Pirates'shortstop next year, yesterday urged management to bolster the 2009 roster and heed its own call for accountability.
Pirates'options for Wilson trade dwindle: It is shaping up as if the Pirates might not be able to trade Jack Wilson this offseason.
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Winter Meetings: Tigers back off Wilson:
Winter Meetings: Pirates, Tigers to discuss Wilson: LAS VEGAS -- Jack Wilson plans to attend Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, which begin this morning at the Bellagio hotel, and chances are excellent his ears will be burning the entire time
Pirates eye Detroit power-hitters: The Pirates are eyeing two power-hitting types, outfielder Matt Joyce and first baseman Jason Larish, in the Detroit system as part of a potential trade with the Tigers for shortstop Jack Wilson.
Report: Pirates' Wilson open to trade to Dodgers: The Dodgers have been involved in extensive talks this week about acquiring longtime Jack Wilson, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday.
Dodgers ramping up interest in Wilson?: With free agent Rafael Furcal unlikely to re-sign with the Dodgers, the club is looking to fill a hole at shortstop and has apparently rekindled its interest in Jack Wilson.
Wilson willing to revisit no-trade clause: With rumors swirling early Thursday that Jack Wilson was headed to Detroit, the Bucs shortstop was in position to squash a deal before it started.
Tigers back on the prowl for Wilson: The Tigers have had their eyes on Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson for the past two years, and it appears that talks between the teams are again heating up.
Wilson could restructure contract for Dodgers:
Pirates, Detroit discussing Wilson trade: Pirates president Frank Coonelly has denied a report in the Newark Star-Ledger that says the Pirates have traded shortstop Jack Wilson to the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers: Reports on Wilson false: DETROIT -- The Tigers denied Thursday a New Jersey newspaper report they had acquired shortstop Jack Wilson from the Pirates.
Tigers deny deal for Pirates SS Wilson: The Tigers denied Thursday a New Jersey newspaper report that they had acquired shortstop Jack Wilson from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Report: Dodgers pursue Pirates' Wilson in trade: The Dodgers have been involved in extensive talks this week about acquiring longtime Jack Wilson, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday.
Tigers may make play for Bucs' Wilson: The Tigers made a play for Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson at the 2007 Trading Deadline, and they appear to be considering Wilson again.
Wilson relishes'best moment of my career': Whichever route the Pirates intend to take with Jack Wilson this offseason, trading him or keeping him, it was clear on a golden final afternoon of baseball how Pittsburgh felt. ...
Wilson gets a hit, but Pirates fall in home finale, 6-2: Shortstop Jack Wilson singled in what might have been his final at-bat in Pittsburgh, but the Pirates lost their home finale to the Houston Astros, 6-2, this afternoon at PNC Park.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson's finger fractured: Jack Wilson probably has not taken his final at-bat of 2008, but he will not take the field again. ...
Pirates'Wilson out due to broken finger: Shortstop Jack Wilson's right index finger, the one that was bruised by a ground ball last week is fractured, and he might not be able to return until the final week of the Pirates'season.
Wilson braces for end of Pirates tenure: ST. LOUIS - Jack Wilson, the Pirates'most tenured player and one of the finest shortstops in franchise history, is worried that he will not be playing in Pittsburgh next spring.
Pirates end Mets' winning streak at 6 (AP):
New York Mets relief pitcher Duaner Sanchez signals to the bench that he is alright after falling down backing up a throw that went wide of third base in the eighth inning of the baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. The Pirates won 5-2. " align="left" border="0">
Steve Pearce was coming to bat against the New York Mets with the bases loaded in a tie game, and Pittsburgh teammate Jack Wilson wanted to have a word with the rookie. "I reminded him he's been in that situation before," Wilson said. "It's important for young guys to know they can come up big in those situations." Pearce again delivered against the Mets, hitting a go-ahead single in the eighth...
Pirates&the future: Once rebuilding begins, it must be a full effort in that direction: With the trading of Jason Bay and Xavier Nady and with there being trade discussions involving Jack Wilson and John Grabow, it should be obvious to everyone that the Pirates are embarking on a rebuilding program, which -- if it works -- might not produce a winning team for several more seasons. ...
Mini Photo Journal:Pirates at play for a good cause: Pirates outfielder Jason Bay, center, and infielder Jack Wilson, left, run with local youths ages 10 to 16 ...
Pirates Notebook: Teams still calling on Wilson: Other teams continue to call the Pirates about shortstop Jack Wilson, and the Pirates continue to listen. Perhaps more purposefully than they did earlier this month, when the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first to inquire. ...
Pirates expecting Wilson to stay put: The Pirates expect to keep shortstop Jack Wilson beyond Major League Baseball's July 31 trading deadline, despite overtures from several teams in the past week. ...
Pirates Notebook: Dodgers reportedly interested in Wilson: According to a Fox Sports story, the Los Angeles Dodgers have contacted the Pirates about the availability of shortstop Jack Wilson. ...
Pirates 6, Reds 5: CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates blew two more late leads Tuesday night, but Jack Wilson -- batting at the very bottom of the order -- hit a tiebreaking triple in the 11th inning that set up a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Pirates game called because of weather: Zach Duke was faulting himself for the Pirates'10-0 pinprick of a loss to the New York Yankees last night at PNC Park. So was Jack Wilson. So were others. ...
Early miscues set up Pirates'10-0 loss: Zach Duke was faulting himself for the Pirates'10-0 pinprick of a loss to the New York Yankees last night at PNC Park. So was Jack Wilson. So were others. ...
Jeter makes winning look easy: There was something demonstrably metaphorical about the way the second game of this Pirates-Yankees affair presented itself to Jack Wilson. Like a hot bucket of 10 penny nails. With no handle... Sports commentary by Gene Collier
Pirates Notebook: Uh-oh, here comes interleague: Jack Wilson called it. While everyone else in spring training was citing a litany of variables that could contribute to the Pirates'success or failure in 2008, from the bench to the bullpen, he would address any such question quickly and firmly ...
Pirates Notebook: Wilson finally back in fold: Jack Wilson was back at shortstop, even back in his familiar No. 2 spot in the batting order last night. ...
Pirates Notebook: Wilson getting closer to return: The odds probably are against it, but Jack Wilson could be back on the field tonight with the Pirates.
Pirates'Wilson vows to rejoin team Tuesday: Shortstop Jack Wilson plans to rejoin the Pirates Tuesday in Cincinnati for the opening of a three-game series against the Reds.
Pirates examine SS Wilson, may return next week: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, out for seven weeks with a strained left calf, was examined by team doctors after playing in a minor league game Thursday and may return to the team next week.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson to Altoona tomorrow: ST. LOUIS -- Shortstop Jack Wilson is about to make his first significant stride toward returning to the Pirates. Or, as he exclaimed upon getting the news last night in Bradenton, Fla.,"Finally!"...
Pirates'Wilson set to join Altoona for rehab: ST. LOUIS -- Shortstop Jack Wilson finally is about to make his first significant step toward returning to the Pirates.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson's return pushed back: It probably will be close to the end of May before Jack Wilson is back. ...
Pirates'Wilson to miss two more weeks: Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, out since the season's opening week because of a strained left calf, is expected to miss two more weeks, maybe slightly more.
Wilson's injury hurting Bucs' defense: Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson has anchored the infield defense since 2001, and since his injury early in the season the Bucs have struggled in the field.
Bixler fitting in with Pirates: After suffering through some early-season jitters, rookie shortstop Brian Bixler is beginning to feel at home in the big leagues while filling in for injured starter Jack Wilson.
Return of Pirates'Wilson pushed back: Jack Wilson, the Pirates'injured shortstop, will not be ready to begin playing minor-league games until"early to mid-next week,"manager John Russell said today. That points to a likely return of early May, about a week later than had been anticipated.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson's value highlighted with absence: Jack Wilson has been the Pirates'shortstop since opening day of 2001 and, until his current stint on the 15-day disabled list, never missed any appreciable time. ...
Bucs place Wilson on the 15-day DL: After playing the last two nights without their starting middle infielders, the Bucs put Jack Wilson on the 15-day DL, calling up Brian Bixler from Triple-A Indianapolis. Wilson will be eligible to come off the DL on April 19.
Pirates Notebook: Middle infield still MIA: The way shortstop Jack Wilson is moving about the Pirates'clubhouse -- picture a snail on crutches -- it seems highly unlikely his strained left calf will allow him to play anytime soon. ...
Spring Training Camp Video: Jack Wilson and breaking in a new mitt: Post-Gazette photographer Peter Diana and Pirates beat reporter Dejan Kovacevic caught up with Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson yesterday.
Snell, Wilson shine, but Pirates fall to Phillies, 5-4: Ian Snell pitched two fine innings, and Jack Wilson went 3 for 3 with a home run, but the Pirates lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, today at McKechnie Field.
Pirates spring training video: What's up Jack Wilson: Pirates beat writer Dejan Kovacevic and sports photographer Peter Diana catch up on the off season with Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson.
Bay, other veterans report to Pirates'camp: BRADENTON, Fla. -- Four more veterans -- outfielders Jason Bay and Xavier Nady, shortstop Jack Wilson and first baseman Adam LaRoche -- reported this morning and afternoon to the Pirates'spring training.
Hot Stove: Prices for Bay, Wilson might be'outrageous': The Pirates are not shopping Jason Bay or Jack Wilson. That was the insistence of general manager Neal Huntington earlier this week in his PNC Park office. ...
Wilson waves to fans, but few other players do: It was Saturday afternoon, and shortstop Jack Wilson was fretting yet again that he might be in his final weekend with the Pirates, given the chance the team could trade him.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson says he made family priority: Shortstop Jack Wilson, back with the Pirates yesterday after his wife gave birth last Wednesday, made clear his dissatisfaction with manager Jim Tracy's order that he return to the team within two ...
Pirates make 15th losing season official: HOUSTON -- Jack Wilson launched two home runs, had three RBIs, made two excellent plays at shortstop and moved within two hits of 1,000. At the end of the day, he still was left a loser.
Bottom of Bucs order too much: If playing for some respect produces the results that Ronny Paulino and Jack Wilson have posted in this series, hand them some more bulletin board material. Relegated to an often taken-for-granted bottom of the order slot in the lineup, both Paulino and Wilson continue to show a rejuvenated approach.
Bottoms up for Pirates, thanks to Paulino, Wilson: ST. LOUIS -- The only name in the Pirates'order getting penned below those of Ronny Paulino and Jack Wilson these days is that of the pitcher. ...
Wilson is Pirates'nominee for Clemente Award: ST. LOUIS - Shortstop Jack Wilson today was named the Pirates'nominee for Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Award.
'Relaxed'Wilson keeps rolling in Pirates'11-0 rout: Jack Wilson was a mess leading up to Major League Baseball's trading deadline July 31. His days were consumed by chatter on the phone, sharing whispers about where he might wind up.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson not expecting to return in 2008: At midnight tonight, it will be official that shortstop Jack Wilson will remain with the Pirates the rest of this season. ...
Hard slide from Astros' Wigginton forces SS from game: Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson was forced to leave Saturday's game in the seventh inning after being upended by Astros third base Ty Wigginton, who was sliding into second base trying to break up a double play.
Pirates'Wilson exits with bruised shin: HOUSTON -- Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson left the game tonight against Houston with what the team described as a bruised right shin.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson deal appears dormant: DENVER -- It appears Jack Wilson will have at least one more month of playing in Pittsburgh....
Pirates Notebook: Wilson woozy after whirlwind day: Jack Wilson's head was spinning for two reasons yesterday. One, a flurry of personnel moves in Detroit raised fresh issues about the possibility that he will be traded to the Tigers.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson waives no-trade clause: Shortstop Jack Wilson has informed the Pirates he will accept a trade to any of the six teams named in his limited no-trade clause, including the Detroit Tigers.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Wilson deal was close, still being discussed: The Pirates and Detroit yesterday continued talks aimed at sending shortstop Jack Wilson to the Tigers, multiple sources confirmed.[Read this article]
Cards make most of opportunities in win: The Cardinals enjoy their first four-game winning streak in 94 games and climbed to three games below .500.
Ryan Ludwick gave the Cardinals a lead they wouldn't lose when he doubled home third baseman Scott Rolen with none out in the sixth inning as catcher Ronny Paulino failed to come up with the throw from shortstop Jack Wilson, which arrived before Rolen did.
Pirates, Tigers still talking about Wilson: The Pirates continued to have talks this morning with Detroit about a trade that would send shortstop Jack Wilson to the Tigers.[Read this article]
Deadline day: Pirates, Tigers discuss Wilson: Jack Wilson never has played for a winner, much less a World Series contender. That could change by sunset.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Inquiry about Glaus spurned: Talk about aiming high. The Pirates, in preliminary talks with Toronto regarding shortstop Jack Wilson, inquired about the Blue Jays'power-hitting third baseman, Troy Glaus, according to two sources intimately familiar with the matter.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Toronto interested in Wilson: The Pirates have made known to other teams that shortstop Jack Wilson is available, and the Toronto Blue Jays are interested.[Read this article]
Pittsburgh's Wilson May Be Out of a Job: Now that Cesar Izturis has been reunited with his former manager, Jim Tracy, the Pirates are expected to shop Jack Wilson before the July 31 deadline.
Cubs ship shortstop Izturis to Pirates: The Cubs traded backup shortstop Cesar Izturis and cash to Pittsburgh on Thursday in a deal that could free the Pirates to trade former All-Star Jack Wilson.
Pirates'Tracy: Wilson still'our shortstop': Pirates manager Jim Tracy stated in clear terms that Jack Wilson will remain his shortstop, even though another former All-Star at the position, Cesar Izturis, was acquired Thursday from the Chicago Cubs.[Read this article]
Pirates set stage to sell off Wilson, others: Has the sale begun? The Pirates apparently have started the process of trading shortstop Jack Wilson, their most tenured and highest-paid player, with the acquisition yesterday of another former All-Star shortstop, Cesar Izturis, and $1.38 million in cash from the Chicago Cubs for a minor-league player to be named later.[Read this article]
Pirates acquire shortstop Izturis from Cubs: The Pirates today acquired shortstop Cesar Izturis from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later and cash, a move that might portend the trading of Jack Wilson.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Wilson remains in starting lineup: Jack Wilson had Opening Day II Friday night."I had some jitters,"the Pirates'shortstop said. He started for the first time since June 9 in New York, where he admittedly"had a bad day."[Read this article]
Wilson a factor in sparking 4-2 win against Chicago: Jack Wilson played last night like a kid who'd been let out of the corner of a classroom where he'd been told to sit -- for five days.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Wilson's status as starter not certain: Jack Wilson returned to the Pirates'lineup at shortstop last night, but that does not necessarily mean he will be there again tonight.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Wilson feels'one day'led to benching: Quite obviously, Jack Wilson is being benched. Just as obviously, he is not exactly beaming about it.[Read this article]
Touching base with Jack Wilson: Jack Wilson, 29, is in his seventh season as the Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop. He started his career in the St. Louis organization ...
Pirates Notebook: Castillo starts in Wilson's spot again: Jack Wilson, the Pirates'everyday shortstop for seven years, was benched a second consecutive game last night in favor of Jose Castillo.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Wilson puts fingerprints all over win Tuesday: CHICAGO -- The Pirates'marathon victory Tuesday night was a game they should not have won. It also was a game they should not have lost."Exactly,"Jack Wilson said."That's exactly true."Wilson figured prominently in both cases.[Read this article]
Wilson lifts Pirates over host Cubs in 15: Jack Wilson hit his first sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to tie it then hit a second one with the bases loaded in the 15th to give the Pirates a 4-3 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday.
Wilson's sacrifice flies lift Bucs: Jack Wilson atoned for an earlier error by driving in the game-tying run in the ninth and the go-ahead run in the 15th on two sacrifice flies, as the Pirates beat the Cubs, 4-3.
Wilson's Sac Fly in 15th Lifts Pirates: CHICAGO (AP) -- Jack Wilson didn't have much of a day in the field and his contribution to the offense was a couple of fly balls. The Pittsburgh shortstop went 0-for-6 with an error Tuesday night, but his first sacrifice fly in the ninth inning tied the game and his second came with the bases loaded in the 15th to give the Pirates a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs....
Pirates go 15 to top Cubs, 4-3: CHICAGO -- Jack Wilson's second sacrifice fly of the game in the 15th inning lifted the Pirates to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs last night.[Read this article]
LaRoche wins it for Bucs in 16th: Adam LaRoche stroked a two-out run-scoring single, driving in Jack Wilson in the bottom of the 16th inning to lift the Pirates to a 4-3 victory Wednesday.
Notes: Colon's start a game-time call: Adam LaRoche stroked a two-out run-scoring single, driving in Jack Wilson in the bottom of the 16th inning to lift the Pirates to a 4-3 victory Wednesday.
Pirates outlast Astros in 16 innings (AP):
Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam LaRoche, right, is greeted by teammate Jason Bay after hitting a game-winning single off Houston Astros pitcher Brian Moehler in the 16th inning of baseball action in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Pirates' Jack Wilson scored from third on the single and the Pirates beat the Astros 4-3." align="left" border="0">
The Pittsburgh Pirates were getting so thin on pitching, first baseman Adam LaRoche was next in line to take the mound. LaRoche himself made certain that wouldn't happen. LaRoche, his average down to .092, grounded a game-winning single into left field in the 16th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat Houston 4-3 Wednesday night, the Astros'...
LaRoche's hit gets Bucs by Astros in 16 (AP):
Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam LaRoche, right, is greeted by teammate Jason Bay after hitting a game-winning single off Houston Astros pitcher Brian Moehler in the 16th inning of baseball action in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Pirates' Jack Wilson scored from third on the single and the Pirates beat the Astros 4-3." align="left" border="0">
The Pittsburgh Pirates were getting so thin on pitching, first baseman Adam LaRoche was next in line to take the mound. LaRoche himself made certain that wouldn't happen. LaRoche, his average down to .092, grounded a game-winning single into left field in the 16th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat Houston 4-3 Wednesday night, the Astros'...
Bucs power past Reds in series finale: Backed by home runs by Jack Wilson, Brad Eldred and Jason Bay, starter Zach Duke picked up his first win of the season on Sunday, as the Bucs downed the Reds, 6-3. Duke allowed three runs on six hits while fanning five in six-plus innings.
Pirates beat Reds, 6-3: CINCINNATI -- Home runs by Jack Wilson, Brad Eldred and Jason Bay powered the Pirates to a 6-3 victory over Cincinnati this afternoon.[Read this article]
Pirates avoid sweep in Cincinnati: Freddy Sanchez had two hits and an RBI in his first game since coming off the disabled list, and Zach Duke pitched the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.Jason Bay, Jack Wilson and Brad Eldred homered to help the Pirates avoid their first three-game sweep in Cincinnati since September 1998. Wilson hit a two-run shot, while Eldred connected for the first time since 2005 and drove in two runs. Sanchez, the NL batting champion last year with a .
Pirates Notebook: Wilson grounded in his approach: BRADENTON, Fla. -- As well as Paul Maholm pitched yesterday -- and that was very well -- and as well as the Pirates hit the ball -- which also was very well -- the one player who stood out above all at McKechnie Field was Pirate shortstop Jack Wilson.[Read this article]
Pirates Notebook: Wilson eyes patience at plate: BRADENTON, Fla. -- Jack Wilson is aware that some question the Pirates'decision to bat him No. 2 in the order, given his .305 career on-base percentage. At the same time, he seems determined to prove management right.[Read this article]
Wilson to mend fences with Castillo: Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson caused a stir in January when he questioned second baseman Jose Castillo's work ethic. Tuesday, as position players reported to Pirate City, Wilson vowed to clear the air with his long-time double play partner.
Spring Training: Wilson, Castillo meet in private: BRADENTON, Fla. -- All appears to be well between Jack Wilson and Jose Castillo, though that remains difficult to gauge definitively.
Pirates'Wilson, Castillo meet privately about criticism: BRADENTON, Fla. - Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson and second baseman Jose Castillo met at McKechnie Field this morning to discuss Wilson's public criticism of Castillo last month.
Stats Geek: Imperfect combination: Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto is the only shortstop in baseball history to make more double plays than Jack Wilson during his first six seasons.
Pirates Notebook: Wilson eager to meet with Castillo: BRADENTON, Fla. -- Today, when position players are required to report to the Pirates'spring training, shortstop Jack Wilson will have a clear first order of business:
Break out the hate -- it's almost spring training: We like players with chips on their shoulders. They're entertaining. Larry Dobrow knows a fresh group of them will arrive at spring training this year, and gives a list of a select few players, starting with Pittsburgh's Jack Wilson.
Wilson: Criticism of Castillo intended as challenge: Jack Wilson was taking none of it back.
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