Monthly Archives: January 2012
Does a Big Free Agent Make Sense For the Pirates?
The 2011-2012 off-season has been somewhat amusing. At the start of the off-season, the big focus was on the options of Paul Maholm, Ryan Doumit, Chris Snyder, and Ronny Cedeno…. Read more
Early Look at the Pittsburgh Pirates 2015 Payroll
Last week I took an early look at the 2013 payroll, and followed that up with an early look at the 2014 payroll. The purpose of the looks is to… Read more
Tony Sanchez Broke Jaw Over Off-Season
Rob Biertempfel of the Trib is reporting that Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Tony Sanchez broke his jaw over the off-season in a bar room fight. Biertempfel reports that the incident… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: January 31
On this date in 1974 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded shortstop Jackie Hernandez to the Philadelphia Phillies for catcher Mike Ryan. Hernandez had joined the Pirates in a December 2, 1970… Read more
Winter League Playoffs 1/30 — Escogido Wins Dominican Championship
The Dominican League is the last to wrap up their Championship series. They and the winners from the other three Caribbean leagues will begin the Caribbean Series on Feb 2nd. … Read more
Two Day Sale on the Digital Prospect Guide
If you haven’t purchased your copy of the 2012 Prospect Guide, I just received a new coupon code from the publisher for you to use. The code is for 30%… Read more
When Is The Best Time To Grade A Draft?
It’s no secret that the bulk of the rebuilding process by the Pittsburgh Pirates has been primarily focused on the MLB draft. The Pirates have spent more than any other… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: January 30
On this date in 1959 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded pitcher Whammy Douglass, outfielders Jim Pendleton and John Powers and third baseman Frank Thomas to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for… Read more
Winter League Playoffs 1/29 — Gimenez Leads Aragua To Caribbean Series
The Winter Leagues continue to wrap things up…. VENEZUELAN LEAGUE Tigres de Aragua 3, Tiburones de La Guaira 1 1B Hector Gimenez had another big day, going 3-for-4 with… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates One Game Wonders
In the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise, since they first set foot on the field of Bank Street Grounds in Cincinnati to play their first game as a member… Read more
