Yearly Archives: 2014

Jon Lester to Sign With the Cubs

NewsDecember 10, 2014

Jon Lester will be signing with the Chicago Cubs, according to Ken Rosenthal. Jeff Passan has the details, noting that the Cubs will be...

First Pitch: Is Pittsburgh Finally Becoming a Destination For Free Agents?

First PitchDecember 10, 2014

A few years ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to go after Jorge De La Rosa, offering him a three-year deal. He ended up re-signing...

Pirates Will Address the Bullpen After Francisco Liriano Deal is Finalized

NewsDecember 9, 2014

After the news today that the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a three-year deal with Francisco Liriano, there were rumors saying that they could start...

Pirates Searching the Trade Market For Lefty Relievers, Also Like RHP Pat Neshek

NewsDecember 9, 2014

According to Jon Morosi, the Pittsburgh Pirates are searching the trade market for left-handed relief help. https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/542395887633186816 As Morosi points out, the team dealt away Justin...

With Liriano Signed, Attention Now Turned to Edinson Volquez

NewsDecember 9, 2014

Just after the Pittsburgh Pirates came to an agreement with Francisco Liriano for three years, Jon Heyman is reporting that they are now turning...

Pirates Agree With Francisco Liriano on a Three Year, $39 M Deal

TransactionsDecember 9, 2014

By now it's no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates are prioritizing re-signing Francisco Liriano. They need a starting pitcher, and he seems to be...

First Pitch: The Upper Level Roster Crunch that Might Give Way This Week

First PitchDecember 9, 2014

I've been finishing up the profiles in the 2015 Prospect Guide over the last week, getting ready to send the book to the publisher...

Notes: Trade Targets, Lindblom Role, Liz Deal Holdup, Completing the Rodriguez Deal

NewsDecember 8, 2014

There weren't many big rumors surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates in today's Winter Meetings. That's not unexpected, since their main focus will be adding a...

Pirates Claim RHP Josh Lindblom From the Athletics, Outright Angel Sanchez

TransactionsDecember 8, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom from the Oakland Athletics, and have outrighted right-handed pitcher Angel Sanchez off the 40-man roster...

Pirates Add Kevin Young and Grady Little to the Front Office

TransactionsDecember 8, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made two additions to the front office today. Bill Brink first reported that the team added former first baseman Kevin...

Jon Lester Nearing the Finish Line, Which Would Open Up the Starting Pitching Market

NewsDecember 8, 2014

The starting pitching market could open up soon. Currently everything is being delayed by Jon Lester, whose signing will set the pitching market. Buster...

Pirates Rumored to Be Interested in Francisco Liriano For Just Three Years

NewsDecember 8, 2014

Yesterday, Buster Olney wrote that the tipping point for the Francisco Liriano bidding could come down to three or four years. Liriano might have...

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Yearly Archives: 2014

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