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Topic Started: Jan 15 2013, 11:40 AM (19 Views)
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NEW YORK -- Pedro Alvarez had lots of people at Citi Field rooting for him to go long. Aldon Smith Red Jersey . Alvarez hit his 30th homer, connecting for his first career shot in the city where he was a prep star and leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the New York Mets 10-6 on Tuesday night. "Any time I can hit a home run at home, its always special," he said. Alvarez drove in four runs, to the delight of his own personal cheering sections scattered around the ballpark. Among those who always encourage him is his sister, who once worked for the Mets. "Every time I looked up, I saw someone else," he said. Wandy Rodriguez settled down after a shaky start as the Pirates ended New Yorks four-game winning streak. Pittsburgh avoided elimination in the playoff race, remaining mathematically in contention for the second NL wild-card spot. The Pirates posted their 76th victory, the teams most since 1999 when they won 78. David Wright lined his 20th homer and added a two-run single, tying the Mets career record of 1,418 hits set by Ed Kranepool. Justin Turner and Wright connected in the first inning for the teams first set of consecutive home runs this season. "Im not comfortable talking about something individual like this when weve had our struggles in the second half, not having done what all of us thought we were capable of doing," Wright said. "But Ill enjoy it at some point. Probably not tonight." Alvarez hit a three-run shot that made it 4-0 in the first inning. He drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth, and the Pirates went on to win for just the sixth time in 24 games. Tied for the NL Central lead a week after the All-Star game, Pittsburgh (76-78) has faded to seventh place in the wild-card standings and is trying to avoid a 20th straight losing season. Garrett Jones hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs for the Pirates. Rodriguez (12-13) recovered from a rocky first and left in the seventh with a 7-3 lead. He improved to 5-4 since being traded from Houston to Pittsburgh in late July. Rodriguez threw 45 pitches in the first inning, so many that a reliever began warming up. Rodriguez ran the bases the next inning and Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that helped his pitcher, who came out "a little too strong." The Mets got one hit off Rodriguez after the opening inning, reversing his early struggles. "It was dramatic," Hurdle said. The Pirates backed their pitchers with several nice defensive plays. Center fielder Andrew McCutchen bumped into the padded wall after a catch, Jones rushed in from right field for a tumbling grab and shortstop Clint Barmes charged a slow grounder for an out. McCutchen went 1 for 3 with two walks and is hitting .336. He is only behind San Franciscos Melky Cabrera, who is at .346 but has taken himself out of consideration for the batting title after being suspended for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Collin McHugh (0-3) was pulled soon after Josh Harrisons two-run triple in the second. Harrison later scored on an error by Turner at second base. Turner was involved in a play in the third that prompted arguments from both managers. He reached on a throwing error by Harrison from second base, made a brief turn toward second and casually returned to first. Hurdle contended first baseman Gaby Sanchez tagged Turner before he got back to first and, after all four umpires huddled, they agreed and called him out. Mets manager Terry Collins then disputed the call with three umps, to no avail. NOTES: Mets LHP Robert Carson left after one batter in the seventh with a strained left elbow. X-rays were negative and he will have an MRI on Wednesday. Before the game, he wore a batting practice jersey with "Pookie-Nookie" on the back -- his moms nickname for him. ... The Pirates lead the NL with 101 road home runs. ... Mets OF Jason Bay was out of the lineup because of back stiffness. ... Alvarez joined McCutchen with 30 homers this year. The last time the Pirates had two 30-HR players was 2001 with Aramis Ramirez and Brian Giles. ... Pirates pitchers have struck out six for a franchise record of 1,127. The 1969 staff, led by Bob Veale and Dock Ellis, fanned 1,124. ... Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will try for his 20th win Thursday afternoon vs. Pittsburgh. Collins says Dickey will make his final start next week at Miami on either the last day of the season or next-to-last day. Joe Montana Pink Jersey . - The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed AEG Sports executive Chris McGowan as the teams new president and chief operating officer. Ronnie Lott Womens Jersey . Morse hit a grand slam, Bryce Harper also homered and the Washington Nationals became the latest team to tag a struggling Johan Santana in their 6-4 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night. http://www.fans49ersstore.com/colin-kaepernick-jersey . became the fifth National Lacrosse League player to reach 1,000 points, it was point No. Donte Whitner Jersey . Presley started the season with the Pirates before being optioned to Indianapolis May 16. In 34 games with Pittsburgh, he hit .220 with two home runs and seven RBI. Hernandez went 2-for-10 in nine games with the Pirates this season. Jerry Rice Jersey . "Ive still never played in the NHL," said Kostka, an engaging personality born in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke and raised in not-so-distant Ajax.NEW YORK -- The NHL wants to see everything put in writing. With negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement seemingly at a stalemate, the league met with the NHL Players Association on Monday night and requested that the union put all of its desires together into one complete offer. "Its our position that weve made a couple comprehensive proposals in a row," said deputy commissioner Bill Daly. "Wed like to know where they are on all of the issues. We asked them to think about putting together a comprehensive proposal for us to consider. ... "Weve never heard a full proposal from them." The unions response should dictate if the sides will formally start negotiating their way through the key issues. A source close to the negotiations says there now seems to be a sense of urgency coming from the players and indications are the NHLPA is preparing a series of "give and take" proposals. If the NHLPAs series of proposals materializes and addresses some concerns, talks on contract issues will pick up. Donald Fehr, the NHLPAs executive director, was guarded with his comments coming out of the Monday evening session he initiated. He indicated the leagues request would be taken into consideration and said "its more likely than not" the sides will meet again Tuesday. It was unclear whether he would table a new proposal that covers the split of revenue, player contract rights and how the damage caused by the lockout will be paid for. "I dont really know what to expect," said Daly. "We asked, I certainly hope its something theyll consider. I think thats something theyre deliberating on." With frustration building and the lockout dragging into its ninth week, the sides have struggled to find a way forward in negotiations. Fehr and commissioner Gary Bettman discussed the possibility of taking a break from talks last week, but Fehr thought it would be best if the sides continued to meet. However, after requesting Mondays meeting the union didnt arrive with a new offer. Instead, Fehr was hoping to engage the league in a discussion on core economics and player contract issues. "We could have taken a couple weeks off, I suppose," he said. "Its hard for me to see how you make an agreement if you arent talking and so you talk. Sometimes it doesnt lead anywhere, perhaps very often it doesnt lead anywhere, but if you arent talking its 100 per cent sure it doesnt lead anywhere." Neither side has demonstrated a willingness to start trading concessions at the bargaining table. While the union maintains the gap on economic issues isnt very wide, the leaguue isnt quite so sure. NaVorro Bowman Elite Jersey. The NHL is asking for a straight 50-50 split of revenues while the NHLPA has proposed seeing the players share jump in fixed increments of 1.75 per cent each season starting from the $1.883-billion they took in last year. That offer didnt include the mechanism that would be used to account for the reduced revenue generated during a shortened 2012-13 season. "They are trying to suggest to us that were a lot closer than we think we are," said Daly. "So, if theyre at $1.9-whatever billion, I think we calculated it as 65 per cent of (hockey related revenue) this year. Obviously, that would be a long way from 50 per cent. "We want to see if they can wrap something up and give it to us." The league is also looking for changes to rules governing entry-level deals, contract lengths and arbitration. On Monday night, Fehr presented details of a proposal designed to penalize teams who sign players to front-loaded, long-term contracts in the event they retire early -- an area the NHL could have interest in. With talks resuming for the first time since Nov. 11 and the league expected to cancel more regular-season games this week, there was no shortage of interest in the process. Eighteen players attended the session, including highly-paid veterans Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, Brad Richards and Shawn Horcoff. Each of those players has already lost one season of his career to the 2004-05 lockout. "Players are very interested and we tell anybody that wants to come they can come and Im glad to have all of them," said Fehr. "I think its a reflection of how interested and involved the players are." Members of the union have taken public shots at the NHLs leadership in recent days. On Monday afternoon, Florida Panthers forward Kris Versteeg invoked strong language while suggesting Bettman and Daly should be fired during an interview on TSN Radio 1050. "Youve got to look for the cancers and youve got to cut out the cancers," said Versteeg. "I think when you look at Bill Daly and Gary Bettman theyve been looting this game for far too long." That came just days after Detroit Red Wings defenceman Ian White told reporters that he thinks Bettman is an "idiot." However, Daly doesnt think those comments are hurting the negotiations. "I dont think either Gary or I take those personally," he said. "(We) understand theres a lot of frustration in this process. Im frustrated in terms of being where we are and not playing hockey. "I think thats just human nature." ' ' '
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