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Prospect Notebook: New Focus on the Running Game Extends to the Minors

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It seems like there have been daily reports out of major league camp about how the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers are focusing more on controlling...

Prospect Notebook: Looking at a Few 2013 Breakout Candidates

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In 2012 the Pittsburgh Pirates featured two of the biggest breakout players in all of minor league baseball. Gregory Polanco and Alen Hanson both...

Prospect Notebook: Josh Bell Has Been Working Out at IMG Academy

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The 2012 season was supposed to be the first full pro season for top outfield prospect Josh Bell. Instead, the outfielder went down early...

Prospect Notebook: Farm System Evaluation, Instructional League Reports

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Ben Badler of Baseball America had some discussions today on the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. The conversation started with this tweet...

Prospect Notebook: Josh Bell Might Not Play Until Spring Training

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Josh Bell went down early in the 2012 season with a torn meniscus. The 2011 second round pick was originally expected to return during...

Prospect Notebook: Cole Impressed In Short Time With Altoona

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Gerrit Cole will not likely help the Pittsburgh Pirates in their playoff push, but the right-hander will get the experience of pitching in playoff...

Prospect Notebook: September Callup Candidates

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Less than a month from now, on September 1st, Major League Baseball rosters will expand. Teams will be able to call up additional players,...

Prospect Notebook: Casey Sadler Is a Sleeper Pitching Prospect

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Casey Sadler's progression in pro ball so far has matched his progression on the mound in college. In college, he began his career in...

Prospect Notebook: Trading From the Rule 5 Candidates

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Every year we keep track of the upcoming Rule 5 eligible players, tracking who the Pittsburgh Pirates will have to protect the following off-season....

Prospect Notebook: Baker Enjoying Move To Pen; McPherson Trying to Get Back on Track

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Nathan Baker spent the entire 2011 season with the High-A Bradenton Marauders, where he made 25 starts (29 appearances). The left-hander posted a 3.34...

Prospect Notebook: Cole Reflects on Futures Game, Colla Incorporates Long Toss

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Gerrit Cole has always been a starter, so when he was asked to warm up in the bullpen in the first inning of the...

Prospect Notebook: Marte Could be Promoted During Midst of Pennant Race

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By Kristy Robinson and Tim Williams Prospect Starling Marte has been swinging a hot bat in Triple-A recently, which has begun the frenzy of questions...
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