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BWood doubled in his 2nd Pittsburgh AB, driving in the go-ahead and winning runs as the Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 Monday evening. Now "2Wood", Brandon's face and video adorn the Pirates' website tonight. Clint Hurdle seems like the right guy. Go, Brandon!

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What, if anything, did we get for Wood?

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Apr 25, 2011 11:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I already feel good about him

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Apr 26, 2011 6:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

We got one less running riff during game threads.

Don’t worry, we still have Mathis, The dung beetle, and Torii.

My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General

by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Apr 25, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never thought even the Prates would take him...

  Wlell when he’s hitting 225 witha 339 slg%, well surely be sorry. . . .

by Wally's World on Apr 25, 2011 11:20 PM PDT reply actions  

What did they have to lose?

No draft picks lost, minimal salary paid out and no personnel given up. They win at all turns.

"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan

by Angelsfan015 on Apr 26, 2011 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

A roster spot

"That boy is our last hope" - Obi Wan Scioscia, as Francisco Rodriguez left for the Mets. "No, there is another" - Yoda Reagins.

by RallyMonkey5 on Apr 26, 2011 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Anybody else notice where his hands were before the pitch was thrown?

Looks like Hurdle wants him to swing it like he used to.

NOT MY QUINNY!!!!

by halofan4life on Apr 26, 2011 12:22 AM PDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

i was gonna say the same thing

they’re not effing with his swing – just letting him swing.

Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34

by howiestheman on Apr 26, 2011 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well played, Mau....uh, Wood!

Maybe a change of scenery WILL do him some good. Best of luck, Brandon (2)Wood!!!

"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan

by Angelsfan015 on Apr 26, 2011 1:13 AM PDT reply actions  

Amazing.

In his first one game with his new team he immediately decides to stop pulling every pitch and hit the ball where its pitched in the zone.

by Bozo's1000son on Apr 26, 2011 1:43 AM PDT reply actions  

I'd love to see Brandon Wood do well with the Pirates

He clearly has the talent, but the Angels really took a bad approach on him.

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on Apr 26, 2011 3:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Of course he did.

Good thing I like the Pirates.

by moosemastr on Apr 26, 2011 6:01 AM PDT reply actions  

I like the Pirates, too

Franchise with a long and storied history, toppled the Yankees, and are now the ultimate underdogs. It’s a long climb from sixth place to first, but hopefully Wood can be part of that turnaround.

It’s obvious Brandon Wood could never succeed as an Angel. If he could hit .250 with 15-20 homers, that’s a big uptick at a position of need for Pittsburgh.

Go get ’em, Brandon.

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel

by Kernel on Apr 26, 2011 6:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

As a STEELERS fan, I like them too...

I’m rooting for Wood. This could be the biggest referendum on Hatcher’s batting approach. If he’s above .260 we’ll know. A decade of groundballs can’t be a coincidence.

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on Apr 26, 2011 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Big Dwight Stone fan? or Louis Lipps?

Great Steelers era right there.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Apr 26, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Love Louis Lipps…even at 8-8 seasons. Bubby Brister, now that’s another story! We were mediocre for that era, but a fun team…imagine the steelers running back punts and kickoffs? Unreal. I’m definitely more into the 70s and post-Cowher eras :)

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on Apr 26, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Any hit Wood gets...

Should be another nail in the coffin of Hatcher’s tenure as the Angels “hitting” coach. Now that he’s ruined another prospect, how much longer is going to be allowed to continue?

by waters96 on Apr 26, 2011 8:07 AM PDT reply actions  

One can only wonder.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Apr 26, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Never have i wished a former Angel good travels .. until now

I met Wood last season during his struggles when he was – rather inappropriately – speaking to elementary school kids about staying in school and getting a college education.

He was well-spoken and seemed like a good kid. I wish him nothing bust the best, as long as he never plays for the Red Sox, Yankees, Rangers, Mariners, Dodgers or A’s

"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Apr 26, 2011 8:25 AM PDT reply actions  

A Pittsburgher was looking over my shoulder here at the office and asked me to correct you...

There should be an H in your title “Pittsburgh” It being the only Pittsburgh in the world with an H at the end. Otherwise, we might think that Brandon is in the Bay Area, neighboring Antioch.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Apr 26, 2011 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Really?

The kid goes 1-4 with a double and everyone immediately assumes that his failures here were due to the organization and Hatcher rather than Wood. From reading the comments, I assumed he hit three home runs.

by Brody on Apr 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT reply actions  

You are not giving him enough credit.

His career BA with the Pirates is 80 points higher than his career average with the Halos. His Slugging Percentage has nearly doubled. And he has yet to strike out in his new home over in the NL!

"Jeff doesn't have his head buried in the sand. He knows it's a defensive position and he brings a lot on the defensive side." - Mike Scioscia, head buried deep in the sand.

by Stirrups on Apr 26, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not true.

There’s probably already a Brandon Wood Transformation thread going on the Pirates’ page.

Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.

by snowhor on Apr 26, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

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