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Pirates Notebook: Hanrahan Using Slider More this Spring
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan is looking to incorporate his slider more for the 2012 season. And so far, his results have been impressive this spring. Over… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Homer, Double, and an Error for Dickerson
Alex Dickerson had a big day at the plate in today’s A-ball game, collecting two hits, including a home run and a double. The first baseman homered in his first… Read more
Pirates 2011 International Spending Review
Baseball America has released the 2011 international spending information, noting the top overall spenders, and the top 30 individual bonuses. The Pirates finished sixth overall in 2011, spending $4.09 M…. Read more
Pirates Break Out the Lumber in Win over Twins
FORT MYERS, FLA. — You could say it was over quickly after it began. The Minnesota Twins right-hander Terry Doyle lasted just 2/3 of an inning in the Pirates 17-6… Read more
Erik Bedard Makes Start at Pirate City
In an effort to get a better look at left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes, and still get innings for Erik Bedard, the Pittsburgh Pirates had Bedard make a start at Pirate City… Read more
Pirates Cut 10 from Big League Camp
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Prior to departing to Fort Myers, Fla., for the Bucs game against the Minnesota Twins, the Pittsburgh Pirates cut 10 players from Major League camp. Highlighting… Read more
Sanchez Working Hard to Bounce Back
SARASOTA, Fla. — The 2011 season was not what Tony Sanchez expected from himself. The 23-year-old catching prospect worked hard over the offseason in order to bounce back. Sanchez finished… Read more
Pirates Cut Ten Players Including Grossman, Locke, and Sanchez
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first big round of cuts today, sending five players down to minor league camp. The players who received the gray helmets in their lockers were… Read more
