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Monthly Archives: February, 2014

First Pitch: Why Tony Sanchez Spending 2014 in Triple-A Isn’t a Bad Thing

First Pitch
Heading into the 2013 season, I was looking at Tony Sanchez as a guy who would only have value in the majors for his...

Taiwan is a Baseball Hotbed, and the Pirates are Getting a Strong Presence There

Analysis
"We're working very hard to be global. Not just in the Dominican, but as we spread out, there's ballplayers everywhere, and our challenge is...

Spring Training Notes: Stolmy Pimentel and Tony Sanchez Impress

Analysis
  It was during the Black and Gold game last year that I first saw Stolmy Pimentel. The right-hander was acquired from the Boston Red...

Lineups For Today’s Black & Gold Game

Analysis
On Saturday afternoon, Clint Hurdle announced the pitchers for the Black & Gold exhibition game at McKechnie Field on Tuesday. The game is scheduled...

First Pitch: The Lack of Third Base Depth

First Pitch
Today the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Brent Morel off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move isn't exactly inspiring. Morel doesn't have good offensive...

Pirates Designate Chase d’Arnaud For Assignment

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Chase d'Arnaud for assignment, according to Chris Cotillo. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/438066031173840896 The move clears room for Brent Morel, who was claimed off waivers...

Pirates Claim Brent Morel Off Waivers From Toronto

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed third baseman Brent Morel off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. This is the second time this off-season that...

Neil Walker Taking Batting Practice (Video)

Analysis

Spring Training Notes: Polanco Sticking With McCutchen and Marte

Analysis
At the end of last week I posted a video of Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte, and Gregory Polanco taking batting practice together. It was...

Gaby Sanchez a Backup Plan to Pedro Alvarez?

Analysis
This afternoon at Pirate City, Gaby Sanchez was fielding ground balls at third base, rotating with Pedro Alvarez. Sanchez got some time at third...

Draft Prospect Watch: Max Pentecost and J.D. Davis Homer

2014 Draft
Wrapping up the college weekend after busy nights for top line starters on Friday and the best bats on Saturday. Sunday saw an intriguing...

Spring Training Starters and TV Schedule

Analysis
Clint Hurdle has announced the starting pitchers for the first week of Spring Training games. If you missed it from earlier, the pitchers and...
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