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Monthly Archives: August, 2011

GCL Pirates 2011 Season Recap: Pitchers

The biggest story in the Gulf Coast League this year for the Pirates was Luis Heredia.  The 16 year old Mexican pitching phenom made...

GCL Pirates 2011 Season Recap: Top Prospects

We've talked about top prospects in the overall system in the past, and I've mentioned my preference for tiered rankings.  The obvious top tier...

Are We There Yet? Part Three

The comparison between the 2007 and projected 2012 farm system continues at the high A level. Breaking a farm system down into players who...

Game 133 Recap: Karstens Roughed Up in Loss

The Pirates battled early. But the offense was shut down after the second inning. St. Louis got to Jeff Karstens and then Chris Resop...

Minor League Schedule: 8/29/11

Today's probable pitchers: Nelson Figueroa, Aaron Pribanic, Nate Baker, Eliecer Navarro and Matt Benedict

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/28/11

Pedro Alvarez homers, Jameson Taillon has his best start of the year, and a lot of hitting from the West Virginia Power.

Bradenton Marauders Game Recap 8/28/11

When I arrived at McKechnie Field for the Bradenton Marauders vs. St. Lucie Mets game this evening, I noted this could be a very...

Wes Freeman Promoted to West Virginia

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted outfielder Wes Freeman from State College to West Virginia.  Freeman, one of two Spikes to play in the New...

Five Run 10th Inning Gives Indians A Win

Indianapolis Indians  8,  Toledo Mud Hens  3 A 5-run explosion by the Indians in the top of the 10th gave the Tribe a big win...

A Glimpse of Jameson Taillon’s Potential

Jameson Taillon had his best start of the year, throwing four shutout innings with nine strikeouts.

Projecting the 2012 Pirates Rotation

A lot of focus goes to offense, and particularly power, in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system.  However, if there's anything we've learned over the last...

Pirates Look to Take the 1903 NL Pennant

The Pittsburgh Pirates started the 1903 season off as one of the favorites to win the National League pennant, which would be their third straight...

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