Yearly Archives: 2012

Trade Values: John Lannan

NewsFebruary 3, 2012

Yesterday the Washington Nationals signed right handed pitcher Edwin Jackson to a one year deal for $10 M. The move gives Washington a strong...

This Date in Pirates History: February 3

Pirates HistoryFebruary 3, 2012

On this date in 1975 former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Billy Herman was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veteran's...

Baseball America Releases 2012 Top 100 Draft Prospects

2012 DraftFebruary 2, 2012

Baseball America has released their pre-season top 100 draft prospects today, complete with scouting reports for each player. The Pirates will have four to...

The Edwin Jackson Campaign Has Begun

AnalysisFebruary 2, 2012

Last night as I was going to bed I noticed a conversation starting up on Twitter. Brian from Raise the Jolly Roger (@rtjr) and...

This Date in Pirates History: February 2

Pirates HistoryFebruary 2, 2012

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date starting with a member of the first team in franchise history to win the World...

Taking a Look at the Pirates’ Crowded Bullpen

AnalysisFebruary 2, 2012

Yesterday the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they had signed right handed reliever Juan Cruz to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring...

A Detailed Look at the Early Results From the 2008 Draft

AnalysisFebruary 1, 2012

On Monday I explored the question of when you could start grading a draft. While you can always apply a grade to a draft,...

Pirates Sign Juan Cruz

TransactionsFebruary 1, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right handed reliever Juan Cruz to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, per a team...

This Date in Pirates History: February 1

Pirates HistoryFebruary 1, 2012

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, six of them pitchers and the oldest one was an outfielder. Cecilio Guante (1960) pitcher for...