On my own I tried him there. The report I gave Washington was that he played well. If there are call-ups or injuries, Farrell will go back to playing defense. Gary's House, a home away from home in Portland for families visiting relatives in an area hospital, is hoping donations from Pirates fans will allow improvements to its facility. The money will be used to fund projects like a new roof, a new heating system, replacement windows, an entrance ramp for the handicapped and installation of an elevator to the five-floor home.
Fans can make pledges or send donations until the last game of the season.
Call 879-3086 for more information. . . . Tickets to this year's Evening with the Pirates on Feb. 11 at the Pavilion are still available. The Pirates Wives Club will be selling tickets at next weekend's home games. . . . Saturday's game against Worcester will feature several promotions. The first 3,000 fans will get Pirates hockey pucks courtesy of Napa Auto Parts.