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Williams: Here Are the Young Players Who Should Be Getting Juan Nicasio’s Innings

I heard from a source last night that the Pirates aren't going to be calling anyone up from Indianapolis today, with rosters expanding at...

Williams: It’s Time For the Pirates to Rip the Bandage Off the 2017 Season

The Pirates ended up losing Juan Nicasio on waivers today, with the right-handed reliever going to the Phillies in a surprising move. Pirates' General...

Williams: Losing Juan Nicasio on Waivers Wouldn’t Matter, But This is What Does Matter

The date was November 30, 2012. The Pirates were coming off a losing season. It was their 20th losing season in a row, and it...

Williams: The Dream Outfield Hasn’t Come True For the Pirates

During the 2014 season, the Pirates had the highest rated outfield in the National League by WAR, with a 16.9 fWAR. That was in...

Williams: The Pirates Need to Look to the Future in the Remaining Games of 2017

Last September, the Pirates were technically contenders, but not really contenders. They were 2.5 games out of the Wild Card race on September 1st....

Williams: The Pirates Have Plenty of Outfield Depth Building in the Low Levels

The Pirates have seen their outfield depth decreasing in the upper levels in recent years. Part of that has been due to graduations of...

Williams: The Developmental Benefit of the Pirates Having a Team in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. - This week I wrapped up my annual coverage of the Bristol Pirates. Some of the players at the level are guys I...

Williams: Is There an Expiration Date For the Pirates’ Reclamation Magic?

Ivan Nova currently has a 3.87 ERA and a 4.06 xFIP. For a free agent signing on a three-year, $26 M deal, those aren't...

Williams: Breaking Down the Money the Pirates Saved From Marte, Kang, and Hughes

Pirates fans love to talk about payroll. One of the main features on this site since it started was a payroll tracker, which took a...

Williams: Pirates Have Another Group of International Prospects Emerging in West Virginia

I normally make two trips per year to West Virginia. The first one comes early in the season, and amounts to regular coverage. The...

Williams: Why It Feels Like 2012 All Over Again For the Pirates’ Organization

The 2012 season was a frustrating time to cover the Pirates, and their prospects. At the big league level, the team was contending in...

Williams: Don’t Be Surprised By Mitch Keller’s Promotion to Altoona

On August 21st, 2012, I made a special trip up to Trenton to see the Altoona Curve in action. It's rare that we will...

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