Call-ups galore

Despite my posting negligence, apparently Pittsburgh Pirates news does still occur. They called up Bullington, Van Benschoten, and Dave Davidson today/yesterday. Bullington becomes feel good, "I can't believe this guy is taking the mound again after all those horrific arm injuries" story #2 of the year.

It doesn't look like anything is certain yet, but Bullington will probably be getting a start this week between Ian Snell getting pushed up a day for Paul Maholm's stiff back and Zach Duke's not readiness (also mentioned in the above linked notebook). Bullington's numbers at AAA this year were very, very similar to John Van Benschoten's numbers in AAA this year. That probably doesn't bode well for him because Van Benschoten got wrecked in his few major league starts. Sadly, I find myself thinking, "but he can't be worse than Zach Duke, can he?"