The Bradenton Marauders had a strong debut season in the Florida State League, finishing with a 39-31 record in the first half, which fell 4.5 games short of the first half division title, then winning the...
This is the second in a series of 5 articles that will try to get Pirate fans inside the organizations of the Pirates' NL Central opponents. Next up are the Chicago Cubs, easily the most interesting club in the NL Central. They are the sleeping giant in the NL Central, because frankly there is no excuse for them not to be winning this division every year.
Right now I'm on the road watching the minor league teams. Last night I saw Altoona for the second night in a row, and was able to see the gem that Rudy Owens pitched in person....
The 2010 GCL Pirates wrapped up their season on Saturday with a 4-1 win over the GCL Blue Jays, finishing with a 29-30 record. The 2010 season featured a lot of young prep players from the...
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington was on The Fan morning show on Tuesday, discussing Monday night’s draft signing deadline. He talked about Jameson Taillon, Stetson Allie, a few 2009 draftees and some issues involving the major league team. For some reason, he made people angry.
Aberdeen 3, State College 2 (11 inn.)
State College 1, Aberdeen 0
State College split the first two games of a weekend series at Aberdeen, home of Billy Ripken and his late father, Cal, Sr. The Spikes lost...
MEL ROJAS, JR., CENTER FIELDER
Born: May 24, 1990
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 200
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Drafted: 3rd Round, 84th Overall, 2010
How Acquired: Draft
College: Wabash Valley CC
Agent: N/A
WTM'S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
Rojas is a very toolsy player who drew conflicting opinions from...
JAMESON TAILLON, RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Pronounced: TIE-own
Born: November 18, 1991
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 245
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 1st Round, 2nd Overall, 2010
How Acquired: Draft
High School: The Woodlands HS (The Woodlands, TX)
Agent: Hendricks Brothers
WTM's PLAYER PROFILE
The Pirates selected Taillon with the...
GIFT NGOEPE, SHORTSTOP
Pronounced: en-GO-pay
Born: January 18, 1990
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Signed: Int. FA, Pittsburgh Pirates, 2008
How Acquired: Minor League Free Agent
Country: South Africa
Agent: N/A
WTM'S PLAYER PROFILE
The Pirates signed the 18-year-old Ngoepe after watching him in a tournament in...
ZACK VON ROSENBERG
RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: September 24, 1990
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 205
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 6th Round, 175th Overall, 2009
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Zachary HS (Zachary, LA)
Agent: Wes Theriot, Beverly Hills Sports Council
WTM'S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
Thanks to the...