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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.

Toronto Claims Wilfredo Ledezma

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed relief pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma off of waivers, according to Jennifer Langosch.  Ledezma was designated for assignment last week...

Garrett Atkins and Brian Burres Contract Details

Jennifer Langosch has the contract details for Garrett Atkins and Brian Burres. Atkins will receive an $800,000 salary in the majors.  He also has the following...

Pirates Still Interested in Francis

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are one of seven teams still interested in left handed starter Jeff Francis.  Crasnick lists...

Pirates Winter League Update: 1/5

The regular seasons for the Venezuelan, Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-Pacific winter leagues are all completed.  It's been a few weeks since I've done...

Anthony Rendon Receives Complete Clearance

When the Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the worst record in the majors in 2010, the silver lining was that they received the number one pick...

Joe Martinez Traded to Indians

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Joe Martinez to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations, according to Jennifer Langosch.  Jordan Bastian adds that the Pirates...

The 2011 Indianapolis Rotation

A few weeks ago I looked at the projected 2011 Indianapolis Indians infield, noting that there could be a roster crunch, one which could...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Spring Training Tracker

Spring Training doesn't start until the middle of February, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are already getting their roster ready with minor league contracts and...

Pirates Re-Sign Burres

The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed left handed pitcher Brian Burres to a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, according to Jennifer...

Opening Day 1887

The following is part of a new feature to the site from Pirates Prospects contributor John Dreker.  The feature focuses on the history of...

Top Moments From 2010

The 2010 season wasn't a good one for the Pittsburgh Pirates, or their fans.  The team lost 105 games, finished in last place, and...

What Do the Pirates Have in Their 2011 Rotation?

Yesterday I looked at the average production around the majors from each spot in the rotation.  To recap, the numbers from each spot: League Average #1:...

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