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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 7/27/11

Aaron Baker hits his 15th homer of the year, Matt Hague hits his 30th double, and Robbie Grossman's hitting streak comes to an end.

DK: Beltran Refused to Waive No-Trade for Pirates

Carlos Beltran was traded today to the San Francisco Giants for top pitching prospect Zach Wheeler.  Dejan Kovacevic provides an update for us, saying...

Starling Marte Removed From Tonight’s Altoona Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Starling Marte was been removed from tonight's Altoona Curve game in the fifth inning for pinch hitter Brad Chalk.  Naturally,...

Chase d’Arnaud to the DL, Chris Leroux Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed shortstop Chase d'Arnaud on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured little finger, and have recalled right handed pitcher...

Colby Rasmus Traded Out of NL Central

The St. Louis Cardinals today took part in a three team trade that sent young center fielder Colby Rasmus out of the NL Central....

When Will Baseball Add Instant Replay?

Can you think of any reason why baseball doesn't currently have instant replay?  Ever since the call last night, I've been trying to think...

Frank Coonelly Issues Statement Over Meals Call

Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly issued the following statement about the Jerry Meals call last night, and the Pirates filing an official protest of...

Daily Prospect Profile: Aaron Pribanic

Aaron Pribanic has had an up and down year this year.  The right hander, originally acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Jack Wilson/Ian...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/26/11

Taillon had a big day, striking out seven batters in four innings.

Tuesday Rumors: Upton, Iannetta, Giambi

Here are the rumors for Tuesday: -Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports repeats a rumor that we heard yesterday: the Pirates are one of five...

Teams Understanding the Value of Prospects

Buster Olney had an interesting article up this morning on ESPN, talking about how teams are less willing to trade prospects.  The article quotes...

Young Prospects Require Patience

I've always had a certain approach when it came to evaluating prospects out of high school.  Too often, you see them evaluated by fans...

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