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.

Pirates Sign Tyler Glasnow on Over-Slot Deal

2011 DraftAugust 3, 2011

According to Jim Callis of Baseball America, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed fifth round pick Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow receives a $600 K over-slot deal,...

Why the Need for Catching Help?

NewsAugust 3, 2011

All season we've been hearing the Pittsburgh Pirates linked to catchers in the trade market. There was the interest in Chris Iannetta of the...

Daily Prospect Profile: Jared Hughes

AnalysisAugust 3, 2011

The month of September could see a lot of players called up from Indianapolis. Most of those players will be members of the 40-man...

Pirates Sign 37th Round Pick Rodarrick Jones

2011 DraftAugust 3, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 37th round pick Rodarrick Jones, Pirates Prospects has learned. Jones was drafted as a left fielder out of Southern...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 8/2/11

Prospect WatchAugust 2, 2011

Luis Heredia and Stetson Allie both get hit hard, Andrew Lambo homers, and Ryan Doumit's rehab is coming along well.

The Many Ends to the 2011 Season

AnalysisAugust 2, 2011

Even though it is only the beginning of August, and there's two months remaining on the season, there seems to be a feeling that...

Pirates Prospects on Today’s Pre-Game Show

AnalysisAugust 2, 2011

I will be on the Pirates pre-game show on 104.7 FM with David Todd, talking about the overall state of the minor league system...

Minor League Trade: Pirates Acquire Brian Bocock

TransactionsAugust 2, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired shortstop Brian Bocock from the Philadelphia Phillies in a minor league trade, according to the AAA minor league transactions...

How Do the Pirates Look After the Deadline?

AnalysisAugust 2, 2011

For the entire season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been carried by their pitching staff, while seeing their offense struggle. The biggest disappointment so far...