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Monthly Archives: December, 2016

Blue Jays Among Several Clubs With Interest in Andrew McCutchen

The Pirates were engaged in talks on Andrew McCutchen throughout the winter meetings, but after they couldn't reach a deal with the Washington Nationals,...

David Todd Podcasts: Daniel Hudson Interview, Ivan Nova and Jose Quintana Analysis

I was on David Todd's show this week, shortly after the Ivan Nova signing and the rumor that the Pirates were going after Jose...

Pirates Claim RHP Nefi Ogando From the Marlins, DFA Jason Rogers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed pitcher Nefi Ogando off waivers from the Miami Marlins. To make room on the 40-man roster, they have...

Scott Mitchell and Justin Meccage Promoted to New Coordinator Roles

The Pirates released their list of minor league managers and coaches a few minutes ago, and you can check the rundown here. One of the...

Pirates Announce 2017 Minor League Coaching Assignments

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their 2017 minor league coaching staffs on Friday afternoon. They had two managers to replace, with Dean Treanor (Indianapolis) being...

Brady Dragmire Claimed By the Rangers, Obviously

This is not a joke. Brady Dragmire has been claimed by the Texas Rangers. In a waiver wire tennis match that would rival Andre...

Pirates Add Catcher Zane Chavez as Minor League Depth

The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of catcher Zane Chavez from Laredo of the American Association. The 30-year-old backstop has played pro ball...

Winter Leagues: Two Interesting Players Show Up in Colombia

Two days worth of action today, with Monday being a relatively quiet night around winter ball. Also at the bottom, we take a look...

First Pitch: Time For the Pirates to Make a Big Move and Go For the Division Title

There's a narrative that has existed in Pittsburgh for the last few years that I used to think only existed in Pittsburgh. That narrative...

Dean Treanor Joins the Miami Marlins as a Bullpen Coach

There was a report at the start of December that kind of flew under the radar, with Dean Treanor leaving his long-held position as...

Pirates Reportedly Still Trying to Acquire Jose Quintana After the Ivan Nova Deal

The Pirates agreed to a three-year, $26 M deal with Ivan Nova today, filling their need for a starting pitcher. This comes one day...

Pirates Signing Ivan Nova to a Three-Year Deal

According to Robert Murray, the Pittsburgh Pirates are signing right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova to a three-year deal worth $26 M, which will also include...

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