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Pirates Prospect Watch: Quinn Priester Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Quinn Priester threw seven shutout innings for Indianapolis on Sunday. The right-hander allowed just one hit, two walks, and struck out three in his...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Braxton Ashcraft is Heating Up in the Altoona Rotation

Braxton Ashcraft looks like he's starting to heat up. The right-hander pitched 5.1 innings for Altoona on Saturday night, allowing one run on five...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Patrick Reilly Throws Five No-Hit Innings

Patrick Reilly threw five no-hit innings for the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Friday, leading the High-A team to a 5-0 victory. Reilly was drafted in the...

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Spring Training Catch Up

OK, back to business!
Lots of things going on in Bradenton to catch up on.

Random thoughts

I have a few disjointed thoughts rolling around in my head as I eat lunch today.   Nady Trade Remember when the Yankees absolutely stole two of...

Fans overreacting to LaRoche news

Chuck Finder reported today that Andy LaRoche has not keep up with a special exercise regimen, which likely contributed to the back problems he...

Russell’s contract extended

The Pirates extended manager John Russell's contract through 2010 this morning. This gives Russell some stability as he begins his second season at...

Andy Marte designated for assignment

The Indians designated Andy Marte for assignment today, giving them ten days to trade him or place him on waivers. Marte is a...

Would a salary cap benefit the Pirates?

Yesterday, Red Sox ownership publicly supported a salary cap for Major League Baseball. This is interesting news, as Boston owns one of the highest...

Pirate Prospect #16 – Donald Veal

I am counting down my personal list of the top 25 Pirate prospects. You can follow the countdown here, or by clicking on the...

Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament

With March Madness quickly approaching, Sean from Sean's Ramblings has created the Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament.  Thirty-two sites made the tournament, which will...

Pirates sign McLouth to extension

It is a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth.  That will take McLouth through arbitration, and possibly keep him for his first...

Spring Training: Robinzon Diaz

With pitchers and catchers now officially in camp (though most everyone else is too), let's get back to looking at some of the minor league prospects, with a review of their 2008 season and guesses and hopes for 2009.


Robinzon Diaz is a 25-year old catcher from the Dominican.

Pitchers and Catchers in Bradenton

Pirates' pitchers and catchers on the 40-man roster, plus other invitees must be in Bradenton by today (midnight), though most have already been there.

Here's a list of the non-roster invitees in the big-league camp:
Pitchers:

Spring is in the air

It does not matter how cold it is in western Pennsylvania, it starts to feel warmer and sunnier as soon as spring training begins....
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