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Author: John Dreker

John started working at Pirates Prospects in 2009, but his connection to the Pittsburgh Pirates started exactly 100 years earlier when Dots Miller debuted for the 1909 World Series champions. John was born in Kearny, NJ, two blocks from the house where Dots Miller grew up. From that hometown hero connection came a love of Pirates history, as well as the sport of baseball. When he didn't make it as a lefty pitcher with an 80+ MPH fastball and a slider that needed work, John turned to covering the game, eventually focusing in on the prospects side, where his interest was pushed by the big league team being below .500 for so long. John has covered the minors in some form since the 2002 season, and leads the draft and international coverage on Pirates Prospects. He writes daily on Pittsburgh Baseball History, when he's not covering the entire system daily throughout the entire year on Pirates Prospects.

Winter Leagues: The Jose Osuna Highlight Show

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Pirates Have Talked to Bronson Arroyo

According to Jayson Stark, the Pittsburgh Pirates have called about free agent pitcher Bronson Arroyo. He didn't pitch during the 2015 season due to...

Winter Leagues: Sam Kennelly Shows Versatility and Improvements This Winter

On Friday in Venezuela, Jose Osuna continued to play while awaiting his appeal hearing for his six game suspension. He went 1-for-5 with a...

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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Friday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Ryan Vogelsong to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not...

Winter Leagues: Osuna Breaks Boscan’s Shutout Streak With Home Run

The Pirates added 1B/3B Jason Rogers to their roster on Thursday, acquiring him from the Brewers in a trade. He has been playing for...

Pirates Trade Keon Broxton and Trey Supak For Jason Rogers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Keon Broxton and pitching prospect Trey Supak to the Milwaukee Brewers for infielder Jason Rogers. The 27-year-old Rogers...

Winter Leagues: Rojas Saves Game With Defense, Rondon Makes Debut

In Venezuela, Jose Osuna appealed his six game suspension and was able to play on Wednesday night. He went 1-for-4 with his 13th double....

Pirates Have Reportedly Made an Offer to 1B/OF Hyun-Soo Kim

According to Korean Baseball News, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly made an offer to 1B/OF Hyun-Soo Kim. The offer is supposedly for approximately $3M...

Winter Leagues: Ramirez Leading the Way in Colombia, Osuna Suspended

In Venezuela, Jose Osuna received his suspension for his fight over the weekend with Bruce Rondon of the Detroit Tigers. Osuna has been suspended...

Pirates Announce 2016 Minor League Coaching Staffs

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their 2016 coaching staffs for all eight minor league affiliates. Almost every manager from 2015 returns to the same...

Pirates Sign Antoan Richardson to Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Antoan Richardson to a minor league deal according to Jon Heyman. The 32-year-old has seen action in parts...

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