Andrew McCutchen News

Bucs center fielder recognized for remarkable first year For his superb first year in the Major Leagues, Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was named as part of the 2009 Topps All-Rookie All-Star team on Wednesday.

The Pirates management in place has promised to do things differently, to come up with a plan and stick to it.

Posted by Anthony Stalter Aa s closer Andrew Bailey won the American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday, while Marlinsa outfielder Chris Coghlan won the same honors for the National League.

Awards season keeps rolling on Monday, and once again a Cardinal is at least a candidate to receive some votes.

Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen finished fourth in National League rookie of the year voting behind winner Chris Coghlan of the Marlins.

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen finished fourth in voting for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

Baring a shocking turn of respect for Terry Francona's managerial abilities or a gross miscarriage of justice somewhere, the Red Sox will be shut out of the official 2009 Baseball Writers of America awards, which will start being announced on Monday.

Once upon a time, in the early days of WHYGAVS, there was a pretty heated debate between myself and some of the commenters about Jason Bay's value on defense.

Tuesday officially begins a two-week period in which Major League Baseball hands out its postseason awards for 2009.

You can hold out for more than the $15 million a year Boston is reportedly offering you, Jason Bay.

Akinori Iwamura isn't going to make the Pirates a winning baseball team. He's a nice player and a viable starting second baseman, provided he is healthy.

Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wasted no time addressing one of the team's most critical offseason needs, doing so before the Hot Stove season even officially began.

Andrew McCutchen's personality and confidence were on display during his first few minutes inside a major league clubhouse.

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was named major league rookie of the year by Baseball America.

That's BBA as in Baseball Bloggers Alliance . The BBA is mimicking the Baseball Writers Association awards, casting ballots for the Manager, Rookie, Cy Young and MVP honors in both leagues.

BUCCO Fans.com: Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata top IL prospects >> Baseball America released their top 20 prospects from the 2009 International League.

Here is part one in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.

Cubs head for Chapter 11 Chicago Cubs outfielders Micah Hoffpauir left, and Sam Fuld collide while attempting to catch Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen's fly ball at Wrigley Field on Sept.

Next up in our review of our community projections is Nate McLouth . Community : .276/.355/.480 ZiPS : .261/.342/.459 Actual : .256/.352/.436 Bonus: We predicted McLouth would get his first caught stealing on May 21; actually, he didn't get one until June 22, although he got six overall with the Braves, including four after returning in September ...

Center fielder Andrew McCutchen is the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award, which is presented annually to the top Pittsburgh Pirates player of that season.