Tee Ball and Rookie Ball…

Tomorrow, actually in just a few hours, my youngest boys turn 5.  Their names are Alex and Nick.  No, they were not named after the twins in Full House.  I didn’t know that was their names until well after the boys were born.  This morning we (Me, Momma, Nick and Alex) discussed whether they wanted to play tee ball this year like their older brother (7) T.J. did last year.  A resounding yes was heard from both.

Before I go any further and bring this into a Pirates post, I need to say one thing:
Happy Birthday Nicky and Alex.

More on Takahashi

From MLB Trade Rumors:

9:01pm: The Pirates have emerged as a destination for Takahashi, according to a report fromSanspo passed along by Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker.  The report also notes that the Dodgers are targeting other pitchers and the Mets were "moving towards an MLB contract," but couldn't agree on money.

Meanwhile, Takahashi was set to throw for teams today in Arizona, according to an article from Sponich passed along by Newman.

 

BTW Notes:

Monday I will be doing the much unanticipated site updates, some have already found there way online like the twitter feed to the right.  I have 3 blogs I will be adding to the blogroll as well as a few cosmetic changes and a link to possibly the best Pittsburgh Sports Forum on the internet….

Who ‘Dat?  Congrats to the Saints and Drew Brees.

Pirates Among Teams For Takahashi

 

LHP Hisanori Takahashi will be making his decision soon as to which team he will sign with.  The Pirates, Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox, Giants and Padres are in the running for his services.  A scouting report can be found here.

BTW Take:

Takahashi is looking for an opportunity to start, although he is reported to be a better fit for relief duties.  I don’t think he would fit into the Pirates rotation, the Pirates are likely looking at him as a long/middle reliever.  He is not a hard thrower, so coming out of the pen may make sense as an addition left handed option as well as a change of pace among the flame throwers Huntington has assembled in the bullpen.