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Monthly Archives: January, 2012

This Date in Pirates History: January 15

On this date in 1969 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Manny Jimenez to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league infielder Ron Campbell...

Brock Holt Interview: 2012 Version

In January 2011 we had a chance to talk to Brock Holt as he got ready for the upcoming season. That interview can be...

This Date in Pirates History: January 14

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players have been born on this date as well as a manager who never played for the team but he...

Pittsburgh Pirates: The First 25 Seasons

The current day Pittsburgh Pirates franchise started in 1882 as a member of the American Association, a rival league to the National League and...

Winter League Playoffs 1/13 — Homer and 3 RBI For Moss

The Mexican Pacific and Puerto Rican Leagues have Friday night off, but the Dominicans and Venezuelans continue to play, with a few Pirates' players...

Pirates, Resop avoid arbitration

Bill Brink and Rob Biertempfel are reporting that the Pirates have avoided arbitration with reliever Chris Resop, signing him to a one-year deal worth...

Olney: Prices of Veteran Free Agent Pitchers Dropping

Buster Olney tweeted the following this afternoon: The asking prices have come down significantly for veteran FA starters: Oswalt (said to be at $8m), Kuroda...

Minor League Depth — Pitching, Part 3 (Lower Levels)

It’s not easy to project how the Pirates will manage their low level pitching staffs. A lot of factors beyond on-field performance come into...

This Date in Pirates History: January 13

On this date in 1954 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded starting pitcher Murry Dickson to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for relief pitcher Andy Hansen...

Winter League Playoffs 1/12 — Hernandez On A Roll; Welch Too

Pirates' players and friends in winter league action on Thursday:   DOMINICAN LEAGUE Gigantes del Cibao  6,  Aguilas Cibaenas  4 A 4-run 5th inning made the difference for...

The Under-Represented Middle Class of FA Pitchers

Salaries for free agent starting pitchers are down league-wide this offseason.

Minor League Depth — Pitching, Part 2 (Upper Level Relievers)

Bullpens don’t work quite the same way in the minors as they do in the majors. Most teams, including the Pirates, prefer to develop...

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