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Monthly Archives: December, 2011

Williams: Pirates Prospects Sleepers to Follow in Single-A

Columns
What makes a player a prospect? Prospects are ultimately players who have the chance to play in the Major Leagues one day. As a player gets closer to the big leagues, their prospect status is dependent on...

Michael Kennedy Shows Path to Big Leagues With Eight Strikeout Performance

Scouting Notes
On Saturday, left-handed pitcher Michael Kennedy had the best outing of his pro career, allowing one run on two hits in five innings. The 19-year-old struck out eight, walking none. The Pirates drafted Kennedy in the fourth...

Where Are the Hitting Prospects?

Analysis
A question that gets asked a lot about the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system is: where's the offense? The question isn't asked in that manner...

This Date in Pirates History: December 30

Pirates History
On this date in 1943 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Babe Phelps to the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman Babe Dahlgren. Phelps hit .284...

Winter Leagues 12/29 – One Tough Inning Sinks Claggett; Figueroa Wins

Analysis
Checking in on Pirates' players and friends in Thursday's winter league action:   VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tiburones de La Guaira  6,  Bravos de Margarita  2 Anthony Claggett made the...

Padres Might Take Cash For Ludwick

News
Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune held a chat today (h/t MLBTR), and a question was brought up about the San Diego Padres' return...

New Discount Code for the Prospect Guide eBook

Analysis
Yesterday the 2012 Prospect Guide was released in eBook version. I passed along a discount code from the publisher that allowed you to save...

This Date in Pirates History: December 29

Pirates History
Born on this date in 1977 was Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, who played for the team from 2001 until 2009. Wilson was originally...

Winter Leagues 12/28 — Ledezma Earns First Win; Dominican Playoffs

Analysis
Looking in on a few Pirates' players and friends in winter league action:   VENEZUELAN LEAGUE  Tigres de Aragua 6,  Leones del Caracas  3 Wil Ledezma was...

The 2012 Prospect Guide eBook is Available

Site Updates
The Pirates Prospects 2012 Prospect Guide is now available for purchase in eBook form. The eBook is sold through our publisher, and not on...

This Date in Pirates History: December 28

Pirates History
On this date in 1957 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded first baseman Dee Fondy to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for first baseman Ted Kluszewski....

Winter Leagues 12/27 — Valdez Pitches Well But Gets The Loss

Analysis
Just the Venezuelan and Puerto Rican Leagues in action on Tuesday night, with a few Pirates' players and friends getting in on the fun.   VENEZUELAN...

2012 Prospect Guide Live Chat

Site Updates
Join us in the chat box below at 2:00 PM today for a live chat about the Pirates Prospects 2012 Prospect Guide, as well...

This Date in Pirates History: December 27

Pirates History
Born on this date in 1952 was infielder Craig Reynolds, who played for the 1975-76 Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a first round draft pick...
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