Commentary
Penguins can’t trade Kovalev for just prospects The current offices and training facilities are located within the Palumbo Center, which is 13 years old.
It seems the arena is OK for games but the offices are skimpy. Plus, players have to work out in an area that’s open to the general student population.
That sort of mingling is a turn-off to potential recruits so the new building will have players-only facilities.
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Like all teams, the Pirates are shopping the scrap heap.
Teams do it every year, inviting discarded players to spring training in the hope one of them will turn out to be a bargain.
The Pirates grabbed one of the most intriguing players in right-handed starter Jeff D’Amico. He’s had some great games, but he’s also had a long history of injuries.
With two spots in the rotation open, D’Amico is an interesting possibility.
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When Bill Cowher mentioned the possibility that Jerome Bettis won’t be back next year, he was sending a message to his former starter: Shape up or ship out.
Bet that Bettis heard him loud and clear and will report to training camp in excellent condition.
John Mehno can be reached online at: johnmehno@lycos.com.