PNC Park – The Pirates (62 – 42) head into today’s double header a ½ game behind the Cardinals (62 – 41). A.J. Burnett & Brandon Cumpton will go for the Bucs, while Lance Lynn & Tyler Lyons will go for the Cards.
Hurdles Quotes
On pen guys going in both games – “I would anticipate we would. We’re looking around 15 – 20 is a gray area, 20 we’re done. If they throw 20, there’s a probable chance that they won’t be used again. One guy that we might bring back today that’s thrown over 20 would be Vic who threw last night because he’s a big, strong young man and he’s done it before.”
Hurdle also got some good information from former Pirate great, Kent Tekulve on how to treat relievers in-between games. “We did get some very interesting information from Tekulve the last time had one of these (double header). He encouraged us to not ice down our relievers in-between games because ice starts the healing process. You just have them pitch, keep them hot and keep them going.”
Trade Deadline Update
There are a couple of rumors going around that Bud Norris could be a possibility to come to Pittsburgh in a deal that could be done today. Tyler Glasnow is the name going around that could go to Houston in the exchange as Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports has reported here:
Sources: Bud Norris very likely to be dealt today, and Pittsburgh could be landing spot. Package built around Tyler Glasnow makes sense.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2013
Another deal that could be done in the next two days could be Alex Rios to the Bucs, but it is still a ways away as David Kaplan of CSN Chicago reports:
Sounds like White Sox and Pirates are getting close on a deal for Alex Rios. Cash being worked on. Not sure if they can find a middle ground
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) July 30, 2013
Pirates Injury Update
The monthly injury update given by the Pirates has been reported:
Michael McKenry – The Evaluation process continues. Has been placed on the DL with a left knee sprain. We will provide an update when all of the information has been gathered.
Jason Grilli – Remains in rest, treatment and rehabilitation phase.
Jared Hughes – Continues his rehabilitation assignment with Indianapolis.
Phil Irwin – Continues with his post-surgical rehab process.
Jeff Karstens – Continues with his post-surgical rehab process.
James McDonald – Continues to work through a return to pitch throwing program.
Wandy Rodriguez – Continues to work through a return to pitch throwing program.
Travis Snider – Remains in rest, treatment and rehabilitation phase.
Game 1 is set for 4:05 and game 2 will start around 25 min after the conclusion of the first.
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