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Monthly Archives: May, 2012

Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...
All of the articles on Pirates Prospects this year will be my voice, with the exception of one: Roundtable. I wanted to find a way to give the fans a voice, but in a more structured...

Draft Notes: Marrero, Zunino, DeCarlo

Some afternoon draft notes as I take a break from writing up my draft rankings article. Hat tip to Bucs Dugout and our own...

Barmes Disappointed in His Early Season Struggles

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- After Clint Barmes popped out in his last at-bat on Monday, en route to an 0-for-4 day at the plate, he...

Mayo’s Latest Mock Draft Has Max Fried to Pirates

Jonathan Mayo's latest mock draft was released today, and for the second time in a row he has prep left hander Max Fried going...

This Date in Pirates History: May 31

Just two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and no major transactions, so it is a light day for Pirates history. In...

Minor League Schedule: 5/31/12

Jeff Karstens will make a rehab start for Indianapolis tonight. He is on a limit of either five innings or eighty pitches, whichever he...

Inside-The-Park Homer Defeats Indians In The 10th

Durham Bulls  5,  Indianapolis Indians  4 (Box)   The Indians scored 4 runs in the 1st inning of this afternoon's game at Victory Field, but it was...

First Pitch: Is It Time For Cole to Move Up?

On Tuesday, Gerrit Cole had his latest strong start, giving up one earned run in six innings, with four strikeouts and two walks. One the...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Making an Impact On and Off the Mound

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- After another strong outing from veteran A.J. Burnett on Wednesday, the right-hander dropped his ERA down to 3.60 on the 2012...

Prospect Watch: Hanson Hits Seventh Homer, Three Doubles For Curry

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Jordy Mercer Gets First Major League Start

Infielder Jordy Mercer, who was recalled yesterday from Triple-A Indianapolis, will make his first Major League start today against the Cincinnati Reds. Mercer will bat...

Lincoln Gaining Confidence on the Mound

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander Brad Lincoln has looked dramatically different on the bump in 2012 then the version Pittsburgh saw last season. Lincoln made...

This Date in Pirates History: May 30

Big day for Pittsburgh Pirates trades and birthdays from the early part of the last century. We have one of the best hitters most...

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