Author Archives: Tim Williams
Top Performers: Stolmy Pimentel is Helping to Make the Hanrahan Trade Look Good
Below are the pitching Game Scores* in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system from the last week. The top ten and the bottom five starts are broken down below the chart…. Read more
First Pitch: What Really Led to the Comeback by the Pirates
So if you were on Twitter during the game, you saw this. If not, here’s the story of what really led to the Pirates comeback today. James Santelli has been… Read more
Alen Hanson’s Defense Is Tough to Watch; Will It Ever Be Good?
I’ve written a lot this week not only on Alen Hanson’s defense, but on the defense of the entire Bradenton Marauders team. Overall the defense has been horrible in the… Read more
Prospect Watch: Tony Sanchez Shows Some Offense, Stetson Allie Keeps Hitting
Top Pitcher: Tyler Waldron, Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, HR: Brett Carroll, Jared Goedert, Andy Vasquez, Jose Osuna, Raul Fortunato
Brandon Cumpton Promoted to Indianapolis
The Pirates have promoted Brandon Cumpton to Indianapolis. The Indians have been short in terms of pitchers. They’ve seen almost all of their relievers throw multiple innings over the last… Read more
Pirates Recall Irwin, Option Josh Harrison to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled Phil Irwin from Triple-A, and have optioned Josh Harrison to Triple-A. They’ve also officially announced Irwin as today’s starter. Since Irwin is a spot starter,… Read more
The Book on Phil Irwin
Phil Irwin is set to make his major league debut today, getting the spot start in place of Wandy Rodriguez. Irwin hasn’t been talked about as much as top guys… Read more
First Pitch: Depth Can Quickly Disappear
Remember at the start of the year when the Pirates had a lot of starting pitching depth? Kyle McPherson had just missed out on the fifth starter role. Phil Irwin… Read more
Marauders Finally Win a Game, Sampson Looks Much Better This Time
The Bradenton Marauders finally won their first game of the season, beating the St. Lucie Mets 4-3. Bradenton had several chances to win a game over the last week, but… Read more
Prospect Watch: Perfect Night For Herrera, Two More Homers From Allie
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, Top Pitcher: Stolmy Pimentel, HR: Brett Carroll, Brandon Inge, Stetson Allie (2), Eric Wood, Dilson Herrera, Raul Fortunato
