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Monthly Archives: October, 2011

Derrek Lee is the Best First Baseman “Available”

News
In looking at the numbers for the upcoming first basemen, one thing stood out to me: Derrek Lee is good. That's kind of obvious if...

Gerrit Cole Makes His AFL Debut Tomorrow

Arizona Fall League
Jonathan Mayo reports that Gerrit Cole will make his Arizona Fall League debut Friday for the Mesa Solar Sox.  The Pittsburgh Pirates held Cole...

Winter League Update 10/12 : Noris’ Grand Slam

Analysis
Looking at Pirates' players and friends in winter league play.... MEXICAN PACIFIC LEAGUE Venados de Mazatlan  16,  Tomateros de Culiacan  2 Culiacan had the early lead with...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: First Base

Season Recaps
Heading in to the 2011 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking for a short term answer at first base.  They ended up signing Lyle...

This Date in Pirates History: October 13

Pirates History
On this date in 1960 the Pirates won game seven of the World Series at Forbes Field by a 10-9 score over the New...

Why Aren’t the Pirates Keeping Paul Maholm?

News
It seems that every year there is a big story in the off-season that always leads to the same result.  The Pittsburgh Pirates make...

Arizona Fall League Recap: 10/12

Arizona Fall League
The Mesa Solar Sox lost 6-2 to Peoria today.  Robbie Grossman started as the designated hitter, batting leadoff.  It was the first game that...

Mercer And Team USA Rained Out Again

Analysis
Tonight's World Cup/Pan Am tournament game between the Team USA and Venezuela has been postponed due to rain in Panama. Team USA is scheduled to...

Pirates Set to Downgrade 90-Loss Team

Analysis
The Pirates in 2011 improved from 105 losses to 90, certainly a significant step forward even though they remain a bad team.  With the...

Houston Expected to Move to the American League

Analysis
We've heard the rumors for awhile now that Major League Baseball could be set for realignment, and that Houston could play a big part...

Caribbean Leagues Getting Started

Analysis
The Caribbean League seasons are getting underway, and there are many Pirates and former Pirates on the rosters. The Mexican Pacific League opened their season...

Two Hits For Mercer, But Team USA Loses To Cuba

Analysis
Cuba 8,  USA 7 SS Jordy Mercer was back in the lineup for Team USA, but even his two hits were not enough to help...
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