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Monthly Archives: October, 2011

Arizona Fall League Recap: 10/6

The Mesa Solar Sox lost 8-7 to the Surprise Saguaros today.  Robbie Grossman made his third start in as many games, batting third this...

Team USA Holds Greece To Three Hits

USA 3,  Greece  0 Team USA took advantage of an error by the Greek team while the  US pitching staff combined for a 3-hit shut-out. ...

Pirates Have Money to Spend This Off-Season

Earlier today I posted the early look at the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster and payroll.  The current estimates, which are far from complete,...

Pirates Hire New Athletic Trainer

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that Todd Tomczyk (pronounced “TOM-zick”) has been hired as the team’s Head Athletic Trainer.  We heard earlier in the week...

2012 Pittsburgh Pirates 40-Man Roster and Payroll

NOTES: All salaries in bold are official All ages are as of the start of the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates season Players in the minor leagues make $32,500...

2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Estimated Year End Payroll

The Pittsburgh Pirates finished the 2011 season with an estimated 40-man payroll of $53,441,206, according to Pirates Prospects calculations.  The estimate is based on...

2012 Pittsburgh Pirates Arbitration Eligible Players

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the 2011-12 off-season with ten players eligible for arbitration, including five players who are first time eligible.  The decisions to...

This Date in Pirates History: October 6

Today on Pirates Prospects we start a new feature called This Date in Pirates History where we will cover either an important event from...

Arizona Fall League Recap: 10/5

For the second time in as many games, Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Robbie Grossman homered, going 3-for-5 in the second game of the season.  His...

Mercer Again Boosts Team USA

USA  7,  Japan  3 Team USA earned their second win in a row with a defeat of Japan this evening.  This was the make-up for...

Should the Pirates Trade Pedro Alvarez?

  Troy Renck of the Denver Post reported today that the Colorado Rockies will be searching for a new third baseman in 2012, and will...

Mercer 3-for-3 In Team USA Win

USA  15,  Taipei  1 SS Jordy Mercer went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run, and 3 RBI as Team USA overwhelmed Chinese Taipei in...

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