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Pirates Prospect Watch: Another Multi-Hit Day For Sammy Siani

Sammy Siani had another multi-hit game in the Arizona Fall League. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect went 2-for-4 with a walk, knocking in three runs...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Eddy Yean Throws a Scoreless Inning in the AFL

Eddy Yean threw a scoreless inning in the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday. This hasn't been the best offseason for Yean, who has a 9.53...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Khristian Curtis Throws Four Shutout Innings in the AFL

Khristian Curtis threw four shutout innings in the Arizona Fall League on Monday. Curtis allowed a single hit, along with one walk, while striking out...

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Spring Training: Jesse Chavez; Another Grapefruit Win

Pirates' reliever Jesse Chavez was the team leader in Saves in AAA Indianapolis in 2008, and it's a title he would gladly relinquish -- he'd much rather be getting those Saves in Pittsburgh.

Chavez, a California native, was drafted by the Rangers in the 42nd round of the 2002 draft, and steadily moved up through their organization.

Spring Training: Jimmy Barthmaier; Homers in the Wind

Continuing to look at Pirates' minor leaguers or potential minor leaguers (in no particular order):

Jimmy Barthmaier got a brief taste of the major leagues in 2008.

World Baseball Classic: Pirate Participants

A total of 9 Pirates and Pirates' farmhands will be participating in the World Baseball Classic -- though none on Team USA.

Team Canada:
LHP Dave Davidson

Spring Training: Dave Davidson; First Exhibition Loss

Pirates' Dave Davidson

Spring Training: Jose Tabata; Pirates Win Second Game

Jose Tabata is looking forward to making a big impact in his first full season with the Pirates' organization.

Spring Training: Shelby Ford; Exhibition Games Start

When you're wearing the number "73" on your back in spring training, you might have to work a little harder to get noticed.

Can we please stop talking about this now?

Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.  I have never seen so much anxiety over a guy with a .753 OPS. EDIT:...

Downfall of the Fam-A-Lee Redux

I have been absent for almost a month. Gone and perhaps forgotten? Hopefully not. 2009 got off to a weird start as my family...

The future of the defense – Part 1, Outfield

As Pirate fans, our focus is currently on the future. The team is likely two seasons away from any clear improvement, and a potential...

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...