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Monthly Archives: October, 2016

2016 Catcher Recap: The Injury Bug Hit the Pirates Hard This Year

Season Recaps
Every off-season, the Pirates sign a few minor league catchers, and there are always comments wondering where those guys will play, and how many...

First Pitch: Should the Pirates Spend Beyond Their International Bonus Pool?

First Pitch
The Pirates have seen two really good results in recent years out of the Latin American signings from Rene Gayo. Starling Marte, signed in 2007, has...

2016 DSL Pirates Season Recap and Top Ten Prospects

Season Recaps
The DSL Pirates had a tough season in 2016, finishing with a 27-42 record. Their team ERA of 3.93 ranked them near the bottom...

AFL Preview: Pirates’ Group Highlighted by a Pair of Third Basemen

Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League begins a 32-game schedule on Tuesday afternoon and the Pittsburgh Pirates have sent seven players to the league, where they...

Who is Remaining For the Pirates to Protect From the 2016 Rule 5 Draft?

Analysis
In most years, the Rule 5 draft is one of the biggest single off-season events for the Pirates, specifically when it comes to protecting...

Winter Leagues: Action Begins in Venezuela with a Big Day From Jose Osuna

Winter Leagues
Winter League baseball has begun in Venezuela, where seven players from the Pirates are currently on the rosters. We will have a preview of...

Pirates Have Off-Season Money to Spend in the Initial 2017 Payroll Projection

Analysis
Today I finished putting together the 2017 40-man payroll page, which will be updated throughout the off-season, and into the regular season. Bookmark that...

First Pitch: Looking at the Off-Season Roster Decisions For the Pirates

First Pitch
The Pirates have some pretty big decisions to make this off-season, as they try to get back to the playoffs again in 2017 after...

Austin Meadows and Kevin Newman Among Top 20 Prospects in Eastern League

Prospect Rankings
Baseball America continued their top 20 rankings with the Eastern League on Thursday morning. They have outfielder Austin Meadows ranked third in the league,...

Instructs Report: Nice Day for Hughston at the Plate; Valerio Plays Second Base

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. - Wednesday in the Instructional League, the Pirates played another game that was practicing situations. I mentioned it in yesterday's notes, but...

First Pitch: What Has Changed Since the Liriano Trade Was First Evaluated?

First Pitch
For years, the Pirates followed a pretty consistent strategy when it came to trading prospects and taking on payroll. That strategy was always to...

Pirates Acquire RHP Brady Dragmire From Toronto, DFA Phil Coke

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed pitcher Brady Dragmire from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations, according to a team press release. To...
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