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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.

Things I’ve Done Since 1999

The Pittsburgh Pirates won last night, pushing their record to 34-33, which is significant, as it's the first time the Pirates have been over...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/15/11

TODAY'S FEATURED PROSPECT I put up a survey for the site, asking for your comments and suggestions on the site.  If you haven't taken the...

Pirates Prospects Reader Survey and Site Goals

I'm always looking for input on the site, whether it's something you like, something you don't like, something you'd like to see more often,...

Wyatt Toregas Clears Waivers

Wyatt Toregas, who was waived earlier this week to create space for Michael McKenry, has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to AAA Indianapolis....

Reviewing the 2011 Rule 5 Roster Crunch

We've reviewed the upcoming Rule 5 roster crunch before, noting that the Pittsburgh Pirates will have a lot of players eligible for the upcoming...

Pirates Sign Undrafted Free Agent Pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed undrafted free agent Robbie Kilcrease, a left handed pitcher from Texas Tech, according to Rob Biertempfel.  The signing was...

Cedeno is Starting to Struggle Again

Last month I wrote about how all of the shortstops at the top levels were having success in the month of May.  Ronny Cedeno...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/14/11

DAILY SUMMARY Top Pitcher: Garrett Olson (5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR) Top Hitter: Brock Holt (3-for-4, 3B,...

Jose Ascanio Clears Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have outrighted pitcher Jose Ascanio to Indianapolis after the right hander cleared waivers, David Todd first reported.  Ascanio was designated for...

Paul Maholm: Trade or Extend?

Player A: 3.71 ERA, 6.1 K/9, 2.7 BB/9 Player B: 4.44 ERA, 5.5 K/9, 2.8 BB/9 Player C: 3.77 ERA, 5.1 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, 86.0 IP Player...

Pirates Rumored to be Pursuing International Outfielder

For the past month, it seems like I get asked this question at least once a day: who are the Pirates targeting on the...

Why Over-Slot Deals Are Hurting Major League Baseball

There has been a lot of talk and speculation this year that Major League Baseball could switch to a hard slotting system during the...

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