Author Archives: Tim Williams
First Pitch: This Year is Different Because of the Depth
After recording the podcast today, I was talking with James and Tom about depth. We were specifically talking about the Dodgers, and how despite their mega payroll, they don’t really… Read more
Prospect Watch: Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out 12 in 5 Innings; Allie Hits 13th Homer
Top Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, Top Hitter: Matt Hague, HR: Alex Presley, Matt Hague, Stetson Allie
Vic Black Placed on the DL With a Left Oblique Injury
The other day Vic Black left the Indianapolis Indians game after getting one out. Today Black was placed on the Triple-A disabled list with a left-oblique injury. The move was… Read more
Should the Pirates Go All In On International Signings This Year?
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement brought changes to the draft and the international markets, with the big changes being harsh penalties for teams who go over their allotted draft or… Read more
Gerrit Cole Links: Two Reports Have Cole As A Number Two Starter
Two different reports went up this morning about Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Gerrit Cole. Both reports were similar, possibly seeing the same start from the right-hander, and the takeaway from… Read more
First Pitch: Do the Pirates Need to Make Any Trades This Year?
Earlier this week Jon Morosi of Fox Sports wrote that the Pirates needed to add some depth at the trade deadline, especially for their over-worked bullpen. It’s probably too early… Read more
Prospect Watch: Gregory Polanco and Alen Hanson Combine For Eight Hits
Top Pitcher: David Bromberg, Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, HR: Andrew Lambo, Jarek Cunningham, Charlie Cutler, Justin Howard, Gregory Polanco, Elias Diaz, Dan Grovatt
Is Stetson Allie a Future All-Star, Platoon Player, or Minor League Director?
Stetson Allie has been one of the best stories in the Pirates’ minor league system this year. I get asked all the time why he’s not a top 20 prospect… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Jerry Sands Could Be a Good In-Season Addition For the Pirates
A few weeks ago I wrote about how Jerry Sands was struggling all around, and how there were no silver linings to his game. He wasn’t hitting right-handers or left-handers…. Read more
First Pitch: Jeff Locke and the Defense of FIP
I’m a big Louis CK fan. I’ve mentioned this at times on the site, or on Twitter, and especially on Facebook. Although I don’t really make my Facebook page public,… Read more
