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Jeff Demers

Jeff is Co-Editor of Rum Bunter. He's happy to be enjoying Pirates baseball again. October 14, 1992 seems like a long, long time ago now. He can be reached at writing.jbdemers@gmail.com.

Mar 21, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jim Fuller (78) and catcher Jacob Stallings (83) celebrate the win over the Minnesota Twins at CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Pirates shut out the Twins 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 29, 2016

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Mar 3, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (55) during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Ratings and the Curious Case of Josh Bell

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Mar 21, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Juan Nicasio (12) and right fielder Danny Ortiz (68) come off the field during the game Minnesota Twins at CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Pirates shut out the Twins 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 22, 2016

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May 30, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) is congratulated by manager Clint Hurdle (13) after scoring in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew McCutchen to Bat Second?

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Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Kyle Lobstein (53) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: Kyle Lobstein Continues to Impress

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Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (14) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Will the Pirates Sign Another Starting Pitcher?

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Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Matt Joyce (67) works out prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 15, 2016

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Mar 9, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Michael Morse (38) prepares to field a ground ball in the second inning of the spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 12, 2016

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September 30, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Freese (6) hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

David Freese Signed by Pirates to Play 3B/1B

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Mar 7, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke (49) throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 10, 2015

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Feb 25, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Max Moroff (71) poses for a photo at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 9, 2016

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Oct 4, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Pedro Alvarez (24) reacts at home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Former Pirate Pedro Alvarez Signs with Orioles

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Mar 3, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (14) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 5, 2016

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Feb 25, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Kyle Lobstein (53) poses for a photo at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Is Kyle Lobstein Working With Ray Searage?

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Feb 25, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (51) poses for a photo at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: March 1, 2016

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Mar 28, 2015; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Sean Rodriguez (3) throws to first base in the second inning of the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Buc Notes: February 28, 2016

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