Author Archives: Tim Williams
Eliecer Navarro to be Promoted to Altoona
The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote left-hander Eliecer Navarro to Altoona this week. John Eshleman was covering the Altoona Curve tonight, and Navarro was with the team. He is expected to… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Huntington Explains the Polanco, Pimentel, and Kingham Promotions
In the last week the Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Gregory Polanco, Nick Kingham, and Stolmy Pimentel. Today at PNC Park, Neal Huntington explained to reporters what led to those decisions… Read more
Prospect Watch: Jameson Taillon Strong in His Return to the Mound
Top Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, Top Hitter: Eric Wood, HR: Andrew Lambo, Eric Wood
First Pitch: Five Popular Prospects and When They Might Be Promoted
In the last few weeks the Pittsburgh Pirates have made a lot of prospect promotions. Gerrit Cole was promoted to the majors. Andrew Lambo and Stolmy Pimentel moved up to… Read more
Prospect Watch: Nick Kingham Strikes Out Seven in Altoona Debut
Top Pitcher: Nick Kingham, Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, HR: Josh Harrison
Pirates Go Over-Slot on 5th Round Pick Trae Arbet
Jim Callis of Baseball America reports the Pittsburgh Pirates gave fifth round pick Trae Arbet a $425,000 bonus. That’s $103,600 over the $321,400 slot price for the fifth round. #Pirates… Read more
Pirates Add Cumpton to 40-Man Roster; DFA Mike Zagurski
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added right-handed pitcher Brandon Cumpton to the 40-man roster for his start tonight. To make room, they have designated left-handed Mike Zagurski for assignment. The DFA… Read more
The Book on Brandon Cumpton
Earlier today we heard a report that Brandon Cumpton would be starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Later, Clint Hurdle confirmed the report, which means it’s time for another… Read more
First Pitch: Locke’s Anti-Regression, Cumpton a Bonus, and Jamestown
I didn’t have one specific thing I wanted to write about, but a few notes I was thinking about. So I went with more of a notes column, with three… Read more
Pirates Sign Five Draft Picks, Including 2nd Rounder Blake Taylor
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially announced the signing of five picks from the 2013 MLB draft. The picks are as follows. 2nd Round – Blake Taylor, LHP 5th Round –… Read more
