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Winter Leagues 11/1 — Marte Exits Early?

Winter Leagues 11/1 — Marte Exits Early?

After the Caribbean leagues took their usual Sunday off, they’re back in action, with a few Pirates’ players and friends: DOMINICAN LEAGUE Leones del Escogido  3,  Gigantes del Cibao  2… Read more »

When It Makes Sense to Give Up a Draft Pick

When It Makes Sense to Give Up a Draft Pick

In 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates had the 52nd pick in the draft, picking second overall in the second round.  Heading in to the draft, not much was expected from the… Read more »

Sports Illustrated: Best Free Agent Fits For Pirates

Sports Illustrated: Best Free Agent Fits For Pirates

Yesterday we saw MLB Trade Rumors list their top 50 free agents, with predictions that the Pittsburgh Pirates would sign Carlos Pena, Ramon Hernandez, and Jeff Francis.  Today, Sports Illustrated… Read more »

Two Pirates Prospects Are AFL Rising Stars

Two Pirates Prospects Are AFL Rising Stars

The Arizona Fall League will hold their Rising Stars game on Saturday at 7:15 PM EST on the MLB Network.  The league announced the rosters today, with two Pittsburgh Pirates… Read more »

Pirates Sign Tim Wood

Pirates Sign Tim Wood

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right handed reliever Tim Wood to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, per a team press release.  Wood played in the… Read more »

This Date in Pirates History: November 1

This Date in Pirates History: November 1

Born on this date in in 1956 was Gary Redus, who played five years for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including all three NL East pennant winning seasons in the early 90′s…. Read more »

Internal Options For the 2012 Season

Internal Options For the 2012 Season

Following the announcements yesterday that the Pittsburgh Pirates had turned down all four player options, Pirates fans began to panic.  The panic was the same thing we see at the… Read more »

MLBTR Predicts a Busy Off-Season For Pirates

MLBTR Predicts a Busy Off-Season For Pirates

Every year, MLB Trade Rumors releases their top 50 free agents, along with predictions on which player will sign with which team.  The predictions are what they are: one person’s… Read more »