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What Has The Fastball Academy Produced?
I’ve seen a few comments about the “Fastball Academy” the last few days, most notably one focused on Luis Heredia. The comment suggested that Heredia should focus on other pitches,… Read more
Pirates Prospects on Bucco Talk This Morning
I’ll be on Bucco Talk with Vinnie Richichi tomorrow morning just after 9:00 AM on 93.7 The FAN. I’ll be talking Spring Training, including who looks good in camp, who… Read more
Prospect Sanchez Homers in Intrasquad 4-4 Tie
BRADENTON — Catching prospect Tony Sanchez may have had a disappointing 2011 season in his first season at Double-A Altoona, but for his first Spring Training game in 2012, Sanchez… Read more
Weekend Pirates Draft Prospects Preview: 3/2-3/4
The downside to last week was that Victor Roache was lost for the season, leaving one less player to track. The upside this week is that I found stats for… Read more
Prospects Soaking up First Big League Camp
BRADENTON — For Gerrit Cole, Robbie Grossman, Matt Hague and Jordy Mercer, getting the opportunity to put on their Major League uniforms at Pirate City is a new experience —… Read more
Burnett Undergoes Successful Surgery, Out 8-12 Weeks
BRADENTON — Right-hander A.J. Burnett underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the fractured orbital bone in his right eye. In part of a three step process he will undergo, Burnett’s… Read more
