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Why an Andrew McCutchen Deal Would Be Impossible

Why an Andrew McCutchen Deal Would Be Impossible

Earlier we heard a rumor from Keith Law that the Pittsburgh Pirates would listen on center fielder Andrew McCutchen.  Since that report came out, we’ve heard from Dejan Kovacevic that… Read more »

Pirates Would Listen on Andrew McCutchen

Pirates Would Listen on Andrew McCutchen

Keith Law of ESPN hears that the Pittsburgh Pirates don’t consider Andrew McCutchen untouchable, and would listen to offers for the center fielder.  McCutchen just finished his second full season… Read more »

Pirates Release Xavier Paul

Pirates Release Xavier Paul

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Xavier Paul after the outfielder cleared waivers.  The team couldn’t outright him to AAA since Paul has more than three years of major league service… Read more »

Pirates Interested in Aaron Cook

Pirates Interested in Aaron Cook

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of six teams who have shown preliminary interest in right handed pitcher Aaron Cook, according to Bill Brink.  Cook has a career 4.53 ERA in… Read more »

Draft Bonus Pool Updates

Draft Bonus Pool Updates

Jim Callis of Baseball America has two updates on the Draft Bonus Pools for the MLB draft under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Callis first reports that the bonus pool… Read more »

Trade Values: Yonder Alonso

Trade Values: Yonder Alonso

This past week we heard from Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports that the Cincinnati Reds were shopping first baseman Yonder Alonso for pitching, looking for a starter and a closer…. Read more »

This Date in Pirates History: November 28

This Date in Pirates History: November 28

On this date in 1927 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded star outfielder Kiki Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Sparky Adams and outfielder Pete Scott. Cuyler at the time of… Read more »