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Author: Tim Williams

Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/9/11

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

The Value of Andrew McCutchen

Andrew McCutchen might be the first true star player the Pirates have had since Barry Bonds.  Brian Giles was good.  Jason Bay was good....

First Base Upgrade: Do the Pirates Have One Internally?

The Pittsburgh Pirates don't exactly have a loaded offense.  They've got a lot of young players who are holding down roster spots, regardless of...

Daily Prospect Profile: John Bowker

So maybe the word "prospect" in the Daily Prospect Profile today is a little generous.  John Bowker isn't a prospect.  Not technically, since he's...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/8/11

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

The Pitching Staff is Good, But Not This Good

One of the big concerns I've had with the makeup of the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates has been the starting pitching.  The rotation has been...

Revisiting the Trades of the Last Few Years Part 2

Check out part one, looking at the 2008-2009 trades leading up to the 2009 deadline.  Now for the 2009-2010 deals: Adam LaRoche The Trade: LaRoche didn't have...

Revisiting the Trades of the Last Few Years Part 1

When a team trades established major league players for prospects, a practice the Pittsburgh Pirates are very familiar with, they run in to a...

Daily Prospect Profile: Yhonathan Barrios

In 2008, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a few minor splashes in the international market, spending $1 M between Exicardo Cayonez, Jodaneli Carvajal, and Yhonathan...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/7/11

TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Baseball America’s Mid-Season Top 50

Baseball America released their mid-season top 50 prospects today, which can be found on the site here if you are a subscriber.  Jameson Taillon...

Pirates Prospects on ESPN 970 This Afternoon

I will be on ESPN 970 today at 4:40 PM with Greg Linnelli, who will be hosting the Joe Bendel show from 4-7 PM....

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