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Monthly Archives: May, 2016

New Mock Drafts From Jonathan Mayo and Baseball America

2016 Draft
Baseball America posted their fourth mock draft on Friday afternoon and they have the Pirates selecting high school outfielder Taylor Trammell. This is an...

Morning Report: Harold Ramirez Still Has a Lot of Development Left

Morning Report
When Tim Williams was writing up his First Pitch the other day about overlooked issues during minor league development, I noted that Harold Ramirez...

First Pitch: This Might Be the Year the ‘Pirates Can’t Draft’ Theory Dies

First Pitch
The 2016 MLB draft is two weeks away. The Pirates will pick 22nd in the first round, while also having the 41st and 68th...

Reese McGuire By The Numbers

Analysis
ALTOONA - Reese McGuire has been rated as one of the best defensive catchers in minor league baseball, ranked as the best defensive catching...

Prospect Watch: Kuhl Pitches Great, Keller and Tarpley Both Hurt by One Big Inning

Prospect Watch
A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...

Meet the Guy Who is in Charge Of Those Top Pitching Prospects in Indianapolis

Analysis
INDIANAPOLIS - The Pirates got a lot of attention for their recent success this off-season, with front office members, coaches, and minor league personnel...

David Todd Podcast: The Indy Starters, Justin Masterson’s Role, and Trade Chips

Free Articles
Yesterday I had my weekly interview with David Todd on ESPN 970 in Pittsburgh. Every week, we discuss the guys in Indianapolis, with their...

Morning Report: Finding the Best Tools in the Draft

Morning Report
We are exactly two weeks away from the first day of the amateur draft and the Pirates will make three picks that first day....

First Pitch: Is Gregory Polanco Starting to Pass Andrew McCutchen?

First Pitch
How good has Gregory Polanco been so far? Among all hitters in baseball, he ranks 7th with a 2.4 WAR after tonight. He's putting up...

Josh Bell Showing Improved Defense at First Base, Improved Hitting Against Lefties

Analysis
INDIANAPOLIS - Last week, Josh Bell got some extra work in at first base before the Indianapolis Indians game on Friday. The Pirates' Minor...

Pirates Place Watson on Paternity List, Caminero to DL, Scahill and Lobstein Recalled

Transactions
The Pirates just announced a series of roster moves that shake up the bullpen a bit. Tony Watson has been placed on the paternity...

Prospect Watch: Tyler Eppler Gets Knocked Around in Morning Start

Prospect Watch
A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a...
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