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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.

First Pitch: A Tale of Two Outfielders

One outfielder showed more offensive production. The other showed good enough offense, paired with plenty of defensive value to make up the difference. They both...

First Pitch: Sunday Thoughts and Notes

Some thoughts and notes for Sunday morning... **There's a chance the Pirates could add a new manager this week. I broke down the situation yesterday,...

First Pitch: The Pirates Manager Decision and What Comes After

The last time the Pirates had an organizational overhaul like this was in 2007. They hired Neal Huntington to replace Dave Littlefield, and then...

First Pitch: Confessions From a Neal Huntington Apologist

One week from today we'll have our Black Friday Mega Announcement, giving details on the big changes coming for this site, along with some...

Site Updates: Black Friday and the Future of Pirates Prospects

I like to practice what I preach. I've been running this site for over a decade now. During that time, the site has constantly evolved,...

First Pitch: Competitive Balance

We'll have plenty to write about later today, with Ben Cherington being named the new GM of the Pirates. First, I want to point...

First Pitch: Sunday Notes, App Updates, and Upcoming Important Dates

The Pirates are expected to announce Ben Cherington as their new General Manager tomorrow. He will need to get right to work, as the...

First Pitch: There Are Still Talented Coaches in the Pirates’ Minor League System

I wrote this a few times yesterday: Organizational philosophy does not equal organizational talent. The Pirates have decided on Ben Cherington as the next General...

Williams: Omar Moreno and the Irreparable Damage Resulting From Bob Nutting’s Bad Decisions

Have you ever chopped the head off a snake? When I was a kid, I mowed for an older lady that lived down the street....

Pirates Fire Kyle Stark and, Reportedly, Larry Broadway

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired assistant GM Kyle Stark, according to various sources, and first reported by Nubyjas Wilborn. https://twitter.com/nwilborn19/status/1195402040115109888 This isn't a surprise. Bob Nutting...

Ben Cherington is Reportedly the New Pirates’ General Manager

Ben Cherington has accepted the Pirates' General Manager job, according to Jason Mackey. https://twitter.com/JMackeyPG/status/1195390868238286850 Rob Biertempfel confirmed the report and also added that Chertington's title will...

First Pitch: Thoughts on Ben Cherington, Omar Moreno, and the new MLB Front Office

I'm catching up on some news this morning that was reported over the past few days. I'll have a column to follow after I...

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