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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.

Pirates Ranked 28th in Draft Spending

2012 Draft
Here's a phrase we haven't used lately: the Pittsburgh Pirates finished near the bottom in draft spending this year. Baseball America has released the...

First Pitch: How Much Would a McCutchen Extension Cost This Year?

Analysis
During the opening weeks of Spring Training, the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the best moves, if not the best move, we've seen from...

Prospect Watch: Kingham Pitches a Gem, Marte Strikes Out Three Times

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Details On Tomorrow’s Competitive Balance Lottery

2012 Draft
Tomorrow at 1:30 PM EST, MLB will hold their first Competitive Balance Lottery, awarding draft picks to small market and low revenue teams. Jonathan...

Justin Upton and Overrating Prospects

News
So far the morning trade rumors today surround Justin Upton. Not much is new in the talks, although Jon Morosi of FOX Sports takes...

First Pitch: Close To Marte Time; Reds Dealt a Blow

Analysis
A few notes to wrap up the night. **Starling Marte had a great game tonight. That's good to see. I pointed out two days ago...

Prospect Watch: Starling Marte Just Misses Cycle, Tony Sanchez Hits Fifth Homer

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...

Alex Presley Activated From DL, Hague Optioned

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Alex Presley from the seven day disabled list. To make room, Matt Hague has been optioned to Indianapolis....

Prospect Notebook: Trading From the Rule 5 Candidates

News and Notes
Every year we keep track of the upcoming Rule 5 eligible players, tracking who the Pittsburgh Pirates will have to protect the following off-season....

Monday Trade Rumors: Shane Victorino, Matt Garza, Starling Marte

News
Here are a few updates on the trade front, via MLBTR. **The Pirates were one of six teams scouting Matt Garza this weekend, according to...

First Pitch: The Question Marks Surrounding Justin Upton

Analysis
It was a week ago today that I wrote about why I wouldn't trade for Justin Upton. The main reason was that the price...

Prospect Watch: Altoona is No Hit, Barnes Homers, Good Pitching From Irwin, Sadler

Prospect Watch
TOP OF THE SYSTEM A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today.  Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the...
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