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Monthly Archives: October, 2011

This Date in Pirates History: October 22

On this date in 1974 the Pirates traded outfielder Gene Clines to the New York Mets in exchange for catcher Duffy Dyer. The day...

AFL Recap 10/21: Jeff Inman Added to the AFL

Last week, Phil Irwin left the Arizona Fall League due to tightness in his right forearm.  To replace Irwin on the roster, the Pirates...

Winter Leagues 10/21– Scoreless Inning For Wood

Pirates' players and friend in winter league competition: DOMINICAN LEAGUE Toros del Este  6,  Gigantes del Cibao  5 A 2-run homer in the top of the 8th...

Pirates to Decline Options For Doumit and Snyder

Jenifer Langosch reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates expect to decline the options of Ryan Doumit and Chris Snyder, with both decisions due five days...

Three Hits For Mercer, Team USA Runs Over Panama

USA  11,  Panama  0 US starter Drew Smyly (Tigers) pitched 6 shutout innings to earn the win over Panama in the Pan Am tournament on...

Underscoring the Value of Home Grown Ace Potential

The Pirates have 4 pitchers in their system right now that profile as #1 ace-level pitchers, something they have not been able to cultivate through their system in a very long time.

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: Corner Outfield

For most of the 2011 season, there wasn't a specific starter at either corner outfield position for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Jose Tabata began the...

This Date in Pirates History: October 21

On this date in 1969 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Carl Taylor and minor league outfielder Frank Vanzin to the St Louis Cardinals in...

Winter Leagues 10/20 – Five Walks In Five Innings For Claggett

The Dominican League had a scheduled day off today. VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Leones del Caracas  3,  Bravos de Margarita  1 Anthony Claggett made the start for Los Bravos...

Three Pirates in the Australian Baseball League

Three Pirates prospects will be playing for the Adelaide Bite in the Australian Baseball League, which begins on November 3rd.  The three prospects are...

AFL Recap 10/20: Grossman Homers, Cole Pitches

A lot of action in the Arizona Fall League today for the Pittsburgh Pirates prospects.  Three Pirates pitching prospects saw action, including starter Gerrit...

Team USA Rolls Over Dominicans; Mercer Hit Twice

Team USA began their experience in the Pan Am games with a definitive 20-2 win over the Dominican Republic this afternoon.  The US got...

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