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All posts tagged "pirates"

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  Kang wrapping up preseason on a high note 3-game hit streak

  By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kang Jung-ho seemed a little bit lost during most of spring training, but it looks like he’s finally moving in the right direction. He managed to get out of his slump...

  • Posted April 2, 2015
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  Kang Jung-ho walks and scores, but another hitless outing lowers his BA to .130

  By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kang Jung-ho continued his hitting drought Friday as he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins. With opening day less than three...

  • Posted March 20, 2015
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  Kang Jung-ho’s BA dips to .150

  Pittsburgh Pirates’ $11 million Korean import Kang Jung-ho failed to get a hit in three at-bats against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday. By striking out swinging twice and grounding out to shortstop, his batting average has dropped all the way...

  • Posted March 18, 2015
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  Kang Jung-ho confident he can win starting job with Pirates

  INCHEON (Yonhap) — On the verge of joining the Pittsburgh Pirates with his first Major League Baseball (MLB) contract, South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho said Wednesday he is confident he can outplay the Bucs’ incumbent shortstop if...

  • Posted January 14, 2015
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  Kang Jung-ho, Pirates agree on four-year deal worth $16 million

  South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho, 27, has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday. The deal is reportedly worth about$16 million over four years, according to ESPN.  The Pirates won the silent auction with a bid of...

  • Posted January 12, 2015
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  Surprise! Kang Jung-ho to negotiate with Pirates

  The Pittsburgh Pirates have won the rights to negotiate with South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho. The Pirates announced the news on their website on Monday, shortly after Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com tweeted that the Pirates had put in the...

  • Posted December 22, 2014
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  Ryu becomes Dodgers’ third 11-game winner

  Snaps Pirates’ six-game winning streak with newly developed cut fastball By Lee Kyutae Ryu Hyun-Jin pitched seven strong innings to win his 11th game of the season on Monday night. Ryu (11-5) joined Zack Greinke (11-6) and...

  • Posted July 21, 2014
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