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Daily Archives: May 29, 2012

The Pirates Could Use a Day Off

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The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba Chandler on the mound. That might take the sting off the series sweep...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Hunter Barco Looks Great Again For Greensboro

Prospect Watch
Hunter Barco has been worth the wait so far. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Barco in the second round of the 2022 draft, despite the left-handed pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery. I wrote about Barco in this...

Pirates Sign Minor Leaguer Nathan Kilcrease

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Nathan Kilcrease as a minor league free agent, and assigned him to West Virginia today. The right-hander...

Mercer Joins the Pirates, But Barmes Still the Shortstop

Analysis
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Infielder Jordy Mercer arrived to the clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon at PNC Park just an hour before the club was set...

Weekly Prospects Chat Transcript 5/29

Analysis
Below is the transcript for this week’s prospects chat.

Law’s Second Mock Draft Says Giolito is a Possibility

2012 Draft
Keith Law released his second mock draft today for ESPN Insiders. With the eighth pick, he once again had Deven Marrero going to the...

Expectations Should Be Fluid

Analysis
Many times in life, what we expect to happen does not come close to what actually happens.  We have to adjust our plans accordingly...

Jordy Mercer Recalled from Triple-A; Navarro Optioned

Transactions
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted infielder Jordy Mercer to the Majors on Tuesday. In order to make room for Mercer on the...

Young Bucs Leading the Leagues

Analysis
Here are some stats involving some of the young prospects in the system and where the currently are ranked in each of their leagues....

Neil Walker’s disappearing power

Analysis
On May 20, 2011, Neil Walker was hitting .288/.361/.466 and was in the midst of an encouraging sequel to his strong rookie season of...

Slaten Found Success in Triple-A After Adjustment

Analysis
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Doug Slaten found out he was going back to the big leagues on Sunday after reporting to the field in Louisville. The...

This Date in Pirates History: May 29

Pirates History
On a busier than normal day for transactions, we have two trades and a signing to cover. Also two former players born on this...

Minor League Schedule: 5/29/12

Analysis
Top prospect Gerrit Cole, gets his tenth career start today. He has allowed three or less earned runs in all nine starts he has...

Four Home Runs Lead Indians To A Win

Analysis
Indianapolis Indians  7,  Durham Bulls  4 (Box)   The Indianapolis Indians scored 7 runs in the 9th inning of last night's game in Louisville, and tonight, they...
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