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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
VSL Season Wrap Part Two: The Pitchers
Check out Part One: The VSL Hitters The VSL Pirates were stacked with young first year players this year so it is no surprise that the team won the league… Read more
VSL/DSL Pirates Transactions
The Pirates have recently released five players from the VSL/DSL rosters and added five new players in their place. Earlier this year they needed help filling out innings while they… Read more
DSL Pirates Send Four to All-Star Game
The Dominican Summer League held its annual all-star game today and the Pirates team sent four players to the game including three players who made the starting lineup. Thirdbaseman Diego… Read more
Pirates Sign Venezuelan Outfielder Elvis Escobar
The Pirates have added their second big International signing during this year’s July 2nd signing period. The signing of Elvis Escobar, a 16 year old centerfielder from Venezuela was announced… Read more
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates International Signing Tracker
We will be keeping track of all of the 2011 international signings made by the Pittsburgh Pirates, with bonus information when available. Below are the players the Pirates have signed…. Read more
Pirates Sign Colombian Outfielder Harold Ramirez
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Colombian outfielder Harold Ramirez, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America. The Pirates inked Ramirez for $1.05 M, which is their second biggest international amateur bonus,… Read more
