Francisco Cervelli - Pirates Prospects

Alvarez Beating the Shift, Cervelli’s Defense, Worley’s Improvements, Lambo Comfortable

AnalysisMarch 4, 2015

One of the most encouraging signs in today's Pirates game against the Toronto Blue Jays came in the second inning. Pedro Alvarez came up...

First Pitch: Why This Could Be the Best Pirates Team of the Last Three Years

First PitchFebruary 23, 2015

I've talked a lot this off-season about the depth that the Pittsburgh Pirates have put together. I've talked in previous years about the high...

Francisco Cervelli Could Be a Sleeper For the Pirates

AnalysisFebruary 20, 2015

Over the off-season, the Pittsburgh Pirates saw Russell Martin sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Before that happened, they traded Justin Wilson to the...

The Pirates Lineup is Set, But Who Takes Over in the Event of an Injury?

AnalysisFebruary 16, 2015

Every year at the start of Spring Training I outline the position battles for the Pittsburgh Pirates. I do this by breaking up the...

Pirates Agree to Terms With Nine Players; Walker, Alvarez, Worley Headed to Arbitration?

TransactionsJanuary 16, 2015

Today at 1:00 PM EST is the deadline for arbitration eligible players and teams to exchange arbitration figures. The Pittsburgh Pirates have 12 players...

All 12 Arbitration Eligible Pirates Players File on Tuesday

NewsJanuary 13, 2015

All 12 arbitration eligible players from the Pittsburgh Pirates have officially filed for arbitration. The Pirates now have until Friday to either settle with...

The 15 Boom or Bust Players Who Could Put the Pirates Over the Top in 2015

AnalysisDecember 31, 2014

For the last two years on New Year's Eve, I've written about the boom or bust players who could make a difference for the...

First Pitch: You Can’t Say the Pirates Aren’t Focused on Winning in 2015

First PitchDecember 13, 2014

In the past few years, there have been questions about the Pittsburgh Pirates' commitment to winning. There have been complaints that the Pirates aren't...

First Pitch: After Signing Burnett, the Pirates are Set Up For a Very Interesting Off-Season

First PitchNovember 15, 2014

I kind of get the feeling that Neal Huntington has this off-season mapped out. If he did, it wouldn't be any different than previous...

Notes: Cervelli Trade History, Future of Ike Davis, d’Arnaud Signs With Phillies

NewsNovember 13, 2014

Last night I mentioned that the Pittsburgh Pirates had previously expressed interest in Francisco Cervelli multiple times. They finally acquired him from the Yankees yesterday...

First Pitch: Bye, Bye, Russell Martin? And Other Analysis on the Francisco Cervelli Trade

First PitchNovember 13, 2014

When the Yankees lost Russell Martin in 2013 to free agency, they replaced him with Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli. After acquiring Cervelli tonight, it looks...

Pirates Acquire Francisco Cervelli From Yankees In Exchange For Justin Wilson

TransactionsNovember 12, 2014

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired catcher Francisco Cervelli from the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson. Cervelli has played parts of...

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