Veal Makes Pirates Roster

Donnie Veal, whom Pittsburgh selected in the Rule 5 draft, made the Pirates opening day roster, despite struggling with his control throughout spring training.

So, mark you calendars for May 25 - if he's still there, it will be his first series against the Cubs.

almost 3 years ago Bill Potter 12 comments 0 recs |

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Try the Veal!

“Don’t mind if we do,” says the Pittsburgh Pirates.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions

Not to be confused with........

Carlos "Veal"nueva

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 3, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions

He's the second Veal(e) to pitch for the Pirates.

The 1970 Pirates had pitchers named Moose, Lamb and Veale, and for the vegetarians, McBean.

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by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions

Oh, that's just weird.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 3, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's not forget............

Goose Gossage from the 1977 Pirates

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Apr 3, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions

It’s sad that the Pittsburgh Pirates have deteriorated to such a state as they have. Pittsburgh is a great city that shares a lot of parallels with Chicago, to include being an unbelievably great sports town. And Heinz Field is among the best ballparks in this country. Too bad the Pirates can get their act together. There is so much opportunity to restore baseball glory in Pittsburgh. This was a franchise that for many years was among the elite in baseball.

by BLou on Apr 3, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions