Monthly Archives: December 2011
This Date in Pirates History: December 31
Before I get into the birthdays for today(there are no trades to mention) I have to mention the tragic passing of a legendary Pittsburgh Pirates player on this date in… Read more
Winter Leagues 12/30 — Walk-Off Steal? And Anderson Homers
The Mexican Pacific League and the Venezuelan League both wrap up regular season play today. The Puerto Rican League takes the next three days off, then finishes up their season… Read more
Where Are the Hitting Prospects?
A question that gets asked a lot about the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system is: where’s the offense? The question isn’t asked in that manner every time. Sometimes it’s an indirect… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 30
On this date in 1943 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Babe Phelps to the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman Babe Dahlgren. Phelps hit .284 in 95 games for the Pirates… Read more
Winter Leagues 12/29 – One Tough Inning Sinks Claggett; Figueroa Wins
Checking in on Pirates’ players and friends in Thursday’s winter league action: VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tiburones de La Guaira 6, Bravos de Margarita 2 Anthony Claggett made the start for… Read more
Padres Might Take Cash For Ludwick
Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune held a chat today (h/t MLBTR), and a question was brought up about the San Diego Padres’ return for Ryan Ludwick. The Pittsburgh Pirates… Read more
New Discount Code for the Prospect Guide eBook
Yesterday the 2012 Prospect Guide was released in eBook version. I passed along a discount code from the publisher that allowed you to save 35% off the book. That code… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 29
Born on this date in 1977 was Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, who played for the team from 2001 until 2009. Wilson was originally draft by the Cardinals in 1998…. Read more
Winter Leagues 12/28 — Ledezma Earns First Win; Dominican Playoffs
Looking in on a few Pirates’ players and friends in winter league action: VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tigres de Aragua 6, Leones del Caracas 3 Wil Ledezma was the pitcher of… Read more
The 2012 Prospect Guide eBook is Available
The Pirates Prospects 2012 Prospect Guide is now available for purchase in eBook form. The eBook is sold through our publisher, and not on the site. The price is the… Read more
