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Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

What Would Paul Maholm Be Worth?

A lot of trade rumors have surrounded Paul Maholm this off-season.  The left hander is entering the final year of his three year contract...

Hanrahan Named Closer, Beimel In Set-Up

Last night I reviewed the position battles for the 2011 bullpen, noting that there would likely be one or two open bullpen spots.  I...

Vincent Payne Video Recap

Vincent Payne was selected in the 12th round of the 2010 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of the JuCo ranks.  He signed quickly,...

2011 Spring Training Battles: Bullpen

Yesterday I reviewed the battle for the fifth starter spot, noting that I saw it as a battle between Charlie Morton and Scott Olsen....

Gerrit Cole Tracker

GERRIT COLE SP, UCLA Age: 20 Born: September 8, 1990 Height: 6' 4" Weight: 215 Bats: Right Throws: Right Class: Junior Level: NCAA Advisor: Scott Boras Links: All Gerrit Cole Posts SCOUTING REPORT Cole was a former first...

Matt Purke Tracker

MATT PURKE SP, Texas Christian University Age: 20 Born: July 17, 1990 Height: 6' 3" Weight: 175 Bats: Left Throws: Left Class: Sophomore Level: NCAA Advisor: Peter Vescovo Links: All Matt Purke Posts SCOUTING REPORT Purke was selected...

Pirates Prospects Chat Transcript

Today at 2:00 PM EST we will hold a live chat, talking about the 2011 Prospect Guide, the 2011 top 10 prospects, Spring Training,...

The Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament

The first round of The Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament begins today over at Sean's Ramblings.  Yesterday they did their selection show, announcing all...

2011 Spring Training Battles: 5th Starter Spot

It seems strange to start an article about the 5th starter battle with this statement, but here goes: far too much is made about...

Pirates Prospects Player Pages Are Updated

Earlier today I posted about how Wilbur Miller is bringing his Pirate Player Profiles to Pirates Prospects.  That move is now complete, as all...

Spring Training Is Here

I went to a very small college, which among many things meant extremely small classes, especially after your freshman year.  One of my accounting...

PLC and WTM’s Profiles Join Pirates Prospects

I am very happy to announce that Pirates Prospects has made two great additions, merging with two great Pirates sites.  Today, Pirates Prospects has...

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