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Gerrit Cole Has Lots of Weapons, But Which One Will He Focus On?
If you look at Gerrit Cole’s numbers since being promoted to Double-A Altoona in June, you’d likely be disappointed from the Pittsburgh Pirates No.1 overall pick in last years draft. Heading in to… Read more
Pirates Focus on Short Term and Long Term Help at the Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates were connected to a lot of big names throughout the month of July, in their search to find help for their run at contending in 2012. Names… Read more
Pirates Trade Brad Lincoln to Toronto for Travis Snider
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired outfielder Travis Snider from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-hander Brad Lincoln. The 24-year-old Snider was Toronto’s first round selection in the 2006 First Year… Read more
Why Has Josh Bell’s Rehab Taken So Long?
One of the most anticipated debuts this year was the pro debut by Josh Bell, who signed for $5 M as a second round pick in the 2011 draft, and… Read more
Starling Marte Has Been Ready And Waiting
The Starling Marte era is about to begin for the Pittsburgh Pirates, which means that many more of you will be getting to see what I have been lucky enough… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Trade Deadline Preview
The 2012 MLB Trade Deadline is a little over a week away. For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be buyers at the deadline. This year’s… Read more
Pirates Waiting For the Appropriate Time to Call Up Starling Marte
Before the organization decides to promote outfield prospect Starling Marte from Triple-A, they want to make sure he’s ready. It has nothing to do with the trade deadline, Manager Clint… Read more
Pirates Get A First Round Compensation Pick In the 2013 Draft
Major League Baseball held their first Competitive Balance Lottery today, awarding compensation picks to small market and low revenue teams. The Pittsburgh Pirates received the second pick in the first… Read more
Justin Upton and Overrating Prospects
So far the morning trade rumors today surround Justin Upton. Not much is new in the talks, although Jon Morosi of FOX Sports takes a detailed look at the Pittsburgh… Read more
Pirates Draft Signing Recap: Is the System to Blame For Appel Not Signing?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing a problem that they haven’t faced in the last several years: they were unable to reach a deal with a draft pick that was considered… Read more
