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Yearly Archives: 2012

2012 Rule 5 Draft Results: Pirates Pass; Pick One and Lose One in Triple-A Phase

The Pittsburgh Pirates opted to pass in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft today, which is the first time they've passed...

Winter Leagues Recap: Marte Reaches Base Three Times

In Winter League action last night from the Dominican, Starling Marte went 2-for-3, with an RBI, a run scored and a walk. It was...

Winter Meeting Notes: Oliver, Rule 5

Two links for you this morning, as the 2012 MLB Winter Meetings are close to wrapping up. **Jason Beck of MLB.com has an article on...

First Pitch: The Trade Deadline Set Up a Slow Winter Meetings

The 2012 Winter Meetings are coming to a close, with the 2012 Rule 5 draft marking the end of the week. The meetings have...

The 2012 Rule 5 Draft is Today

The MLB Rule 5 draft is today at 10 AM EST. The Pittsburgh Pirates have an open spot on their 40-man roster, which means...

Scott Boras Comments on Mark Appel and the Pirates

Mark Appel didn't sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but we'll probably be hearing about him at least until the 2013 draft is over. Scott...

Pirates Acquire Andy Oliver for Ramon Cabrera

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-handed pitcher Andy Oliver from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for catcher Ramon Cabrera. Oliver was taken in the...

Clint Hurdle on Stolen Bases, Leadoff Hitters, Pitching, and More

Clint Hurdle met with the media today at the MLB Winter Meetings. The transcript of the interview was sent out via press release. Below...

Winter Leagues Recap: Johnson Throws Three Hitless Innings

In Winter League action from last night, Starling Marte went 1-for-4, with his fourth triple of the DWL season. He also reached on an...

Jason Grilli Wading Through Offers; Pirates Made Their Offer

You could either file that headline under "Pointing Out the Obvious Possibilities" or "Most Vague News Ever". In this case it's more of the...

First Pitch: Are the Free Agent Deals Really That Crazy?

We've seen some crazy deals this off-season. Angel Pagan received four years and $40 M. Shane Victorino signed today for three years and $39...

Pirates Interested in Manny Parra

We've already heard that the Pirates are interested in left-handed pitcher Manny Parra, among other recently non-tendered pitchers. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel...

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