Pirates trade for Derrek Lee

Per everybody on twitter, the Pirates have traded for Derrek Lee from the Orioles, giving up Aaron Baker, who currently is the firstbaseman in Bradenton. If you're like me, you've never heard the name Aaron Baker before tonight, so needless to say this is a great deal for the Pirates. It also hopefully means the end of the Lyle Overbay era in Pittsburgh.

Lee's numbers this year: 85 GP, 12 HR, 41 RBI, 25 BB, 83 K, 2 SB, 1 CS, .246/.302/.404
Overbay's for reference: 102 GP, 7 HR, 35 RBI, 36 BB, 74 K, 1 SB, 1 CS, .227/.301/.342

Let's Go Bucs.

PIRATES GAMEDAY 105: Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies

July 30, 2011, 7:05 PM



Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

TV: ROOT Sports
Stream: Check Here
Radio: 104.7 FM
Radio Stream: Here

---

Have to forget about last night. Hunter Pence is now a Phil, so that will make things even more difficult for the Bucs.

---

Weather Forecast

Sunny, 90°; Wind from NNW 8 mph, Precip 10%

Pitching Matchup

James McDonald (7-4, 3.95 ERA) vs. Cliff Lee (9-5, 3.05 ERA)

Lineups

1. Pedro Ciriaco, SS
2. Matt Diaz, LF
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Neil Walker, 2B
5. Steve Pearce, RF
6. Brandon Wood, 1B
7. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
8. Michael McKenry, C
9. James McDonald, P

1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
2. Shane Victorino, CF
3. Chase Utley, 2B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Hunter Pence, RF
6. Raul Ibanez, LF
7. Placido Polanco, 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz, C
9. Cliff Lee, P

---

Let's Go Bucs.

Recap: Laying an Egg. BUCS LOSE.

The offense never really had a chance after Charlie Morton and the defense had one of their worst outings of the year, but that didn't stop them from being 1-hit by Roy Halladay. It was 10-0 before the offense finally got on the board, a rare Pedro Ciriaco double that scored 2. Xavier Paul would score Ciriaco later in the inning and that would be it for the Bucs. The Pirates really need to forget about this game and come back strong tonight, as Cliff Lee is not going to be easy either, and with the Phillies adding Hunter Pence overnight it could be a long series.