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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.

Daily Prospect Profile: Aaron Baker

It might seem strange to profile a prospect who was just traded away last night in exchange for Derrek Lee, but I figured this...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/30/11

Matt Hague, Josh Harrison, and Evan Chambers homer, while Robbie Grossman sets a franchise record in high-A.

Pirates Acquire Derrek Lee for Aaron Baker

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired first baseman Derrek Lee in exchange for Aaron Baker.

Is Derrek Lee an Upgrade?

Last night I saw an update flash by on Twitter that Derrek Lee had hit his 12th homer of the year.  My first thought...

Pirates Coming on Strong for 17th Round Pick

Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game had the following update about 2011 17th round pick Aaron Brown: Also heard just now that #Pirates 17th-rd pick OF Aaron Brown...

Pirates Talking With Athletics

Jon Paul Morosi had an update on Twitter about the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics: #Pirates need bat and bullpen. #Athletics have both. They’re...

Saturday Rumors: Kubel, Pena, Lee, Willingham, Furbush

Kind of a slow pre-deadline day for the Pirates, although I don't think it's just them.  The relief market hasn't really opened up, and...

Gorkys Hernandez: Short Term Solution for the Outfield

Last night, Gorkys Hernandez went 2-for-4 with two doubles.  The performance was part of a hot streak that has seen the young center field...

Trade Values: Shaping Up to Be a Seller’s Market

Throughout the 2011 trade season, I've been reviewing the trade values of players.  As I mentioned earlier in the month, the trade values are...

Pirates Have Strong Interest in Jason Kubel

On Thursday we heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking at Jason Kubel.  The Minnesota Twins outfielder might be on the trade market, depending...

Josh Bell Update: 60% Chance He Signs?

Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game has an update on Josh Bell, the Pittsburgh Pirates' second round pick: One interesting little note. Spoke to a solid...

Daily Prospect Profile: Tyler Waldron

Yesterday, Tyler Waldron was transferred out of West Virginia with a destination of "TBA".  At this time of year, that could mean a lot...

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