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Monthly Archives: March, 2012

This Date in Pirates History: March 3

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and just like yesterday, there is a player from the 2011 team. Starting with the...

Live From Pirate City: 3/3

Minor league camp is getting underway here at Pirate City. One benefit to the big league games starting is that big league camp moves...

First Pitch: Quiet Day at Pirate City

Today was a quiet day at Pirate City. And I'm not just talking about the on-field activities. For the last week I would show...

What Has The Fastball Academy Produced?

I've seen a few comments about the "Fastball Academy" the last few days, most notably one focused on Luis Heredia. The comment suggested that...

Pirates Prospects on Bucco Talk This Morning

I'll be on Bucco Talk with Vinnie Richichi tomorrow morning just after 9:00 AM on 93.7 The FAN. I'll be talking Spring Training, including...

Prospect Sanchez Homers in Intrasquad 4-4 Tie

BRADENTON -- Catching prospect Tony Sanchez may have had a disappointing 2011 season in his first season at Double-A Altoona, but for his first...

2012 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

This Spring there will be a lot of chances to either watch or listen to the Pittsburgh Pirates if you aren't down in Bradenton....

(Video) Jose Osuna Taking Batting Practice

Jose Osuna had a big year in his move to the United States in 2011. After just one season in the VSL, Osuna hit...

(Video) Robbie Grossman Batting Practice

It was kind of a short day today here at Pirate City. At the end of the day I recorded some batting practice, including...

Weekend Pirates Draft Prospects Preview: 3/2-3/4

The downside to last week was that Victor Roache was lost for the season, leaving one less player to track. The upside this week...

Prospects Soaking up First Big League Camp

BRADENTON -- For Gerrit Cole, Robbie Grossman, Matt Hague and Jordy Mercer, getting the opportunity to put on their Major League uniforms at Pirate...

Burnett Undergoes Successful Surgery, Out 8-12 Weeks

BRADENTON -- Right-hander A.J. Burnett underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the fractured orbital bone in his right eye. In part of a three...

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