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Author: Wilbur Miller

Having followed the Pirates fanatically since 1965, Wilbur Miller is one of the fast-dwindling number of fans who’ve actually seen good Pirate teams. He’s even seen Hall-of-Fame Pirates who didn’t get traded mid-career, if you can imagine such a thing. His first in-person game was a 5-4, 11-inning win at Forbes Field over Milwaukee (no, not that one). He’s been writing about the Pirates at various locations online for over 20 years. It has its frustrations, but it’s certainly more cathartic than writing legal stuff. Wilbur is retired and now lives in Bradenton with his wife and three temperamental cats.

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Morning Report: So Far, So Good in the Dominican Summer League

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Prospect Watch: Pat Dorrian and Ji-Hwan Bae Lead Greensboro to Win

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Prospect Watch: Osvaldo Bido Throws Seven Shutout Innings and Mason Martin Hits His 18th Home Run

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Morning Report: Getting Real About the Draft

Billy Beane once said the draft was like Christmas morning.  It's fun because it's possible to dream about what your team's draftees can become. ...

Morning Report: Possible Candidates for June Promotions

The Pirates usually promote at least a few of their minor leaguers around the mid-point of the minor league season in June.  Of course,...

Prospect Watch: Pedro Vasquez Throws Six One-Hit, Shutout Innings

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Prospect Watch: Domingo Robles Throws Seven-Inning Shutout

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

Morning Report: A Few More Notes on the Draft

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Morning Report: Draft Day Two — Do the Pirates Have a Plan?

Through the end of day two, the Pirates' 2019 has been . . . well, interesting.  Starting with their last two picks on day...

Prospect Watch: Travis Swaggerty Homers and Greensboro Wins Without the Longball

A look at how the current top 30 prospects did today. If a player is in the majors for an extended time or loses...

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This is just for fun.  It's strictly my opinions, so feel free to add your own.  What should come across is that drafts are...

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