kdog

Hicklen is getting optioned out for Brebbia..as predicted.

I would guess that Brebbia returns in the next few days and replaces Hicklen.

Pirates fire Derek Shelton; Donnie Kelly named manager.

RIP

That's enough nonsense from Jobe tonight...he could not finish anyone.

They are on Jobe tonight....should be a short one.

Jobe learning how to pitch in the show...there will be some bumps.

I don't think they will but I'm not losing sleep over it. Giving him that kind of contract at age 30 is just too risky in this market. If they still have the pitching lab, I'm confident they can develop and find pitching in bulk.

Margot stays in Toledo:

Brieske has returned off the IL; Tyler Owens gets demoted.

The Tigers also had to make a decision Chafin today or risk losing him to another team.

#2 s/b Greg Keagle

Can't keep a mopup guy around who can't operate a mop.