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Hurdle hangs demotion over outfielder's head
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08:15 AM ET 06.29 | Considering Pittsburgh's lack of production from his leadoff spot this season, it's no wonder Clint Hurdle made the threat. Outfielder Jose Tabata, who batted first in 34 of the Pirates' 74 games, entered Thursday hitting .226. He batted .160 in his past nine games with a .222 on-base percentage. He also has had trouble at times on his routes to fly balls. "He either needs to work on it here, or ... the next option is the one we visited with [Alex] Presley earlier, is to send him down and get him some continuous reps," Hurdle said. ... Tabata has played through pain in his left quadriceps and hip in recent weeks, which Hurdle said might have contributed to the struggles by creating a mental block.
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Jose should have been in AAA a month ago.............he is painful to watch. The Pirates have been winning in spite of him, certainly not because of him.
MarkusCPA43
Meadville , PA
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Potato, Potahto! Tabato, Tabata! Let's call the whole thing off!
THE BISHOP!
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Clint has a way with words, and it looks like it's working, it also looks like he found out where Primanti Brothers is located!!!! Go Get Um Bucs!!!
Not4Nutten
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That was great reading Clint you ask the questions and turn around and answered them.
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