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First Pitch: The 2015 Prospect Guide is Now Available

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I was expecting the 2015 Prospect Guide to arrive tomorrow. I had plans to drive up to Tampa and pick up the book from...

First Pitch: A Different and Easier Approach to the Pitching Staff This Year

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In 2012, the Pirates needed A.J. Burnett to bounce back in order to have a shot at a top of the rotation starter. They had...

First Pitch: Looking at the Pirates Starting Pitching Depth in 2015 and Beyond

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The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the off-season with a need for two starting pitchers. They filled those needs with A.J. Burnett and Francisco Liriano, who...

First Pitch: You Can’t Say the Pirates Aren’t Focused on Winning in 2015

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In the past few years, there have been questions about the Pittsburgh Pirates' commitment to winning. There have been complaints that the Pirates aren't...

First Pitch: Have the Pirates Filled All of Their Needs Already?

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Today might have wrapped up one of the most busy Winter Meetings I can remember. Normally on a Thursday, things have died down, the...

First Pitch: Breaking Down the Antonio Bastardo Deal, and a Story on Joely Rodriguez

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A little over four years ago I was driving up to Williamsport, PA on September 3rd, 2010. The minor league season was wrapping up,...

First Pitch: Is Pittsburgh Finally Becoming a Destination For Free Agents?

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A few years ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to go after Jorge De La Rosa, offering him a three-year deal. He ended up re-signing...

First Pitch: The Upper Level Roster Crunch that Might Give Way This Week

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I've been finishing up the profiles in the 2015 Prospect Guide over the last week, getting ready to send the book to the publisher...

First Pitch: Should the Pirates Add Two More Starting Pitchers?

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Whether it's the trade market or free agents, the starting pitching market is currently being held up by one person: Jon Lester. Once Lester...

First Pitch: The Next Steps For Arbitration, Extension Candidates, and New Free Agents

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The Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered Chaz Roe and Gaby Sanchez tonight, while tendering every other player, including the 11 players who are eligible for arbitration. The...

First Pitch: Thoughts on Sean Rodriguez, First Base Platoon, Third Base, and Non-Tenders

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Today wasn't an extremely busy day in terms of news for the Pittsburgh Pirates. But following the slow Thanksgiving break, and the slow week...

First Pitch: Pirates 2015 Payroll Could Be Over $90 M, Which Should Be No Surprise

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One of the biggest topics among Pittsburgh Pirates fans is the team payroll. For some, it's an unavoidable topic due to their market size,...
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