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Pirates Rumored to be Pursuing International Outfielder
For the past month, it seems like I get asked this question at least once a day: who are the Pirates targeting on the international market? Prior to the draft… Read more
Pirates Sign Two From Taiwan
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed two players from Taiwan, according to Taiwan Baseball. The Pirates added catcher Chin-De Chang and left handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang. Chang is 5′ 10″, 154 pounds, and is a… Read more
Ten International Players to Watch: 2011
Late last year I gave a list of ten players to watch from the VSL and DSL teams. From that list, seven of the ten have been promoted to the… Read more
International Notes: Danny Arribas, Big Names
Yesterday the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of five international players. Today we have two more updates on the international front: -Another player the Pirates have signed is Danny Arribas… Read more
Pirates Sign Five International Free Agents
According to MLB Trade Rumors, via Twitter, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed the following five international free agents: RHP Adolfo Flores RHP Juan Mendoza SS/2B/OF Edgard Munoz OF Anthony Claudi… Read more
Pirates Spent $5 M On International Bonuses in 2010
Today, Baseball America released the international spending figures from the 2010 season, as well as a look at the top 20 bonuses of all time. The Pittsburgh Pirates finished fourth… Read more
Cesar Lopez Deal Confirmed
A month ago we learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates had signed Cuban pitcher Cesar Lopez for $600,000, thanks to a report from Ben Badler of Baseball America. Today that signing… Read more
Pirates Sign Cuban Pitcher Cesar Lopez for $600 K
Ben Badler of Baseball America reports on a signing from back in September that hasn’t been announced yet. The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms with Cuban right handed pitcher Cesar… Read more
Pirates Sign International Pitcher Leandro Rodriguez
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed international right handed pitcher Leandro Rodriguez, according to the Dominican Prospect League website. Rodriguez was signed out of the league for $80,000. Rodriguez is 17… Read more
Pirates Not Pursuing Elvis Sanchez
Today I was wondering why we haven’t heard any word on Dominican third baseman Elvis Sanchez. Leading up to the start of the international signing period, Sanchez was named as… Read more
