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WTM: How Unique is a Pirates’ Relief Pitching Prospect?

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The Pirates have some unusual relief pitching prospects in their organization right now.  Edgar Santana, Dovydas Neverauskas and Yunior Montero have unique backgrounds, each...

Williams: Everything That Could Go Wrong With the Pirates Offense Has Gone Wrong

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When breaking down the problems with the Pirates so far this year, there is no one specific reason to point out. In the last...

Williams: The Pirates Have Problems That Utility Players Can’t Solve

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Last year the Pirates had Matt Joyce as their fourth outfielder. Joyce is a true outfielder, playing no other position during his MLB career....

WTM: What We Can Tell From Average Ages in the Pirates’ System Over the Years

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The importance, for minor league prospects, of age relative to level isn't a new concept to avid baseball fans.  We know that a 24-year-old...

Williams: Starling Marte’s Suspension Delivers a Crushing Blow to the 2017 Pirates

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The top two hitters on the 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates in both wOBA and wRC+ were as follows: 1. Jung Ho Kang 2. Starling Marte One of those...

WTM: The Pirates are Hoarding Velocity in Their Minor League System

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It's no secret that the Pirates consider fastball velocity a key component of pitching in the major leagues.  According to Fangraphs, the Pirates are...

First Pitch: Things to Do in Bradenton During Spring Training 2017

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Every year at the start of Spring Training, I post a "Things to do in Bradenton" guide for those of you who are making...

First Pitch: The Evolution of Tyler Glasnow’s Changeup

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BRADENTON, Fla. - At some point, people were going to write about Tyler Glasnow's changeup. It was a huge topic last year in terms...

First Pitch: A Primer on a Potential Andrew McCutchen Trade

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I had a rare experience growing up that very few sports fans will have going forward. I got to see my favorite player play...

First Pitch: Subscribe to Pirates Prospects For Small Business Saturday

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and didn't take the news of Sean Rodriguez signing elsewhere too hard. Or didn't celebrate it too...

First Pitch: Live AFL Coverage This Week Of the Prospects Not Named Tim Tebow

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Almost every single bit of news I've seen that has come out of the Arizona Fall League this year has involved Tim Tebow. He goes...

First Pitch: Evaluating the Pirates’ Drafting, 2012-2015

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Yesterday, I reviewed the Pirates' early drafting results. Things got off to a bad start, but the Pirates improved, and had amazing results in...
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