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International Updates: Cespedes, Chen, Wada
Rob Biertempfel has a few updates on some international free agents via Twitter: -He mentions that the Pirates have interest in Yoenis Cespedes, but that they will quickly back away… Read more
Changes Coming to International Free Agency
We’ve heard a lot about the Collective Bargaining Agreement talks as it pertains to the draft and free agency. Melissa Segura of Sports Illustrated tweeted a CBA update on the… Read more
Pirates Have a Visit Scheduled With Cespedes
Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus reports (via MLBTR) that the Pittsburgh Pirates will be one of the teams who will be scheduling a visit with Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes in the… Read more
Pirates Are Suitors for Yoenis Cespedes
Earlier today a scouting video was released of top Cuban prospect Yoenis Cespedes, who is expected to be declared a free agent in the next few weeks. The video has… Read more
International Signing Updates
Back in June we heard about the Pittsburgh Pirates signing two kids from Taiwan, catcher Chin-De Chang and LHP Wei-Chung Wang. We have learned that Chang signed for 250k… Read more
Pirates Cut Ties with Venezuelan Summer League
The Pittsburgh Pirates will no longer lease their academy in Venezuela according to Jennifer Langosch, thus ending their affiliation in the Venezuela Summer League. Starting next season they will have… Read more
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates Top International Prospects
Now that I have finished the recaps for the VSL hitters and pitchers two weeks ago, and the DSL pitchers and hitters this week I thought I would revisit my… Read more
DSL Pirates Season Recap Part Two: Hitters
Check Out Part One: The Pitchers The DSL Pirates as a team were one of the better hitting squads thanks mainly to their three all-stars who helped them score 5.3… Read more
DSL Pirates Season Recap Part One: Pitchers
The DSL Pirates had their best season since 2007 when they were led by two 23 year old pitchers who combined for a 15-3 record and really had no business… Read more
VSL Season Wrap Part One: The Hitters
The 2011 VSL Pirates were again a strong offensive team this year, and for the 6th straight year they played in the VSL playoffs defending their 2010 title against the… Read more
