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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
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
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
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
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
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
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