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Williams: What it Takes to Go From the Draft to Pittsburgh

Analysis
It starts with... ***** One thing. That's all you need to make the majors. On draft day, there are a lot of "things" to choose from. An upper-90s fastball. A...

WTM: The Pirates Definitely Aren’t Swingers

Analysis
A couple of recent Pirates’ at-bats that occurred in key situations have generated a little attention in some quarters for what didn’t happen. Specifically, the...

Williams: Looking at How the Previous Pirates Draft Picks are Performing

Analysis
The 2022 MLB Draft begins on Sunday, with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting fourth overall. John Dreker has a draft primer, and we've got a Prospect...

Williams: Are the Pirates Headed in a Positive Direction?

Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates are headed in a positive direction. Some nights, it's difficult to see that trend. If you look at the long-term, it's easier to...

Williams: The Bob Nutting Paper Company

Analysis
"I don’t know I think we’ve done absolutely everything you can do to prepare for the day. I’ve updated our contacts, I have gotten...

Williams: The Pirates Are Slowly Building in the Right Direction

Analysis
One of the most influential shows on television in the last twenty years has been LOST. For six seasons, the show did something that no...

Williams: The Major League Baseball Mindset

Analysis
Doctor Strange isn't the best super hero. I'm not talking about the quality of the movies. I can think of maybe six better movies to...

Williams: Three Encouraging Signs From This Pirates Build

Analysis
It feels like things have changed in Pittsburgh. It's easy to feel that way after watching Oneil Cruz smiling as he sprints around the bases...

Williams: What Does Oneil Cruz Want to Become?

Analysis
I don't know what Oneil Cruz will become. Ben Cherington doesn't know. John Baker doesn't know. Zero prospect evaluators -- whether in the game or outside of...

Williams: The Youth Movement Arrives, But One Prospect’s Future With the Pirates is Unclear

Analysis
The Pirates opened the season with Jack Suwinski in Double-A and Cal Mitchell left off the 40-man roster in Triple-A. You wouldn't expect that to...

Williams: The Growing Pains of Single-A

Analysis
It might not be obvious by the numbers, but the Pirates have some good young talent in Single-A Bradenton. There is talent on offense. It's...

Williams: Jared Jones is a Familiar Story With Hopefully a Different Ending

Analysis
Stop me if this sounds familiar. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a right-handed pitcher in A-ball who can consistently throw 98-99 MPH. He was signed to...
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