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Morning Report: Not Many Players Do What Alen Hanson Does

Morning ReportAugust 21, 2014

It takes a special blend of power and speed to do what Alen Hanson has done this year at the plate and on the...

Morning Report: Ranking a New Prospect

Morning ReportAugust 20, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up right-handed pitcher Angel Sanchez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on July 31st. It was a busy day...

Morning Report: A Trio of Struggling Projectable Righties

Morning ReportAugust 19, 2014

All day Monday, we talked about Tyler Glasnow, who was once a highly projectable right-hander. He threw seven shutout innings Sunday night(see video below),...

Morning Report: Remembering Roberto

Morning ReportAugust 18, 2014

Today would have been the 80th birthday of the great Roberto Clemente. Back in 2012 on the Pirates Prospects blog site, I took a...

Morning Report: Why Minor League Playoffs Matter

Morning ReportAugust 17, 2014

Most of the time we say that minor league records don't matter, and that's mostly because it doesn't give you a sense of how...

Morning Report: Revisiting the Comparison Between Two Five-Tool Outfielders

Morning ReportAugust 16, 2014

Down in the GCL, outfielder Alexis Bastardo is quietly having a strong season in his limited playing time. Part of the reason he hasn't...

Morning Report: 2014 Draft Pick With Eye-Popping Numbers

Morning ReportAugust 15, 2014

When the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted John Sever in the 20th round this year, it didn't get much attention. He is a 6'5" lefty that...

Morning Report: High-Priced Arm Has a Tough Debut

Morning ReportAugust 14, 2014

Down in the Gulf Coast League on Wednesday afternoon, 11th round draft pick Gage Hinsz quietly made his pro debut. He went 1.2 innings,...

When Will Tyler Glasnow Be Promoted to Altoona?

Morning ReportAugust 13, 2014

Tyler Glasnow had another impressive start for Bradenton last night. After every impressive Glasnow start, I get asked when he will be promoted. I've...

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