John Russell, the current Pittsburgh Pirates Manager, had this to say in regard to his starting pitcher Zach Duke during the postgame last night.  Duke had pitched (more…)

As the season winds down and the heat on John Russell turns up, Team RumBunter headed in various directions for Labor Day.  But we are bringing you a new feature. 

Favorite John Russell Quotes. 

For the very first favorite John Russell quote,  we ask that you hop aboard the time machine (more…)

Back it up to the eighth inning.  You will see Zach Duke doing the Pirates commercial,  a Houston skyline, and a screenshot for Lovaza or some miracle drug.   

The six plus images  below include:  Meek taking five pimp limps to the top of the bump before a live pitch was even thrown, Meek throwing with all arm action and very little push off, a pitcher grimacing in obvious pain while continually flexing his right leg.

A veteran catcher tightened his glove, which seems to be a constant habit, while his pitcher flexes his right leg, some horrid shots of trainers grimacing around the Pirates brain trust, and eventually a visit to the mound by pitching coach Ray Searage who apparently asked three yes/no questions to which Meek responded yes to each one it appeared.

Meek was left to rot. A slider was hung to Carlos Lee, who promptly deposited it into the Crawford Boxes, and the Pirates lead was gone. Meek was still left on the mound while finally Ledezma was given word to warm up.

Pathetic.

Evan Meek took five steps before he took the mound to throw his first pitch Friday night. It's evident he is limping before he throws his first pitch.

Meek showing very visible signs his right foot is bothering him as he appears to try to shake it out

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