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Pirates Sign Colombian SS Dilson Herrera
According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement with Colombian shortstop Dilson Herrera for $220 K. Herrera is 16, a switch hitter, and 5′ 10″. He has… Read more
The Purpose of the Dominican Academy
This weekend my brother heads back to college for his senior year, so tonight I decided to make pizza for the whole family before he heads back this weekend. Armed… Read more
Where Does Luis Heredia Rank?
After the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie from the 2010 draft class, we put together our updated top 10 prospect lists, to show where Taillon and Allie,… Read more
Pirates Sign Luis Heredia
Today is the day that the bidding begins on top Mexican pitching prospect Luis Heredia. According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pirates are expected to reach an agreement today with Veracruz,… Read more
Playing Favorites
About a month ago, trade rumors emerged that indicated the New York Yankees were the favorites to land Cliff Lee, with the return to Seattle centering around top catching prospect… Read more
Luis Heredia Updates
Aside from the upcoming MLB Draft Signing deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates have another big goal to focus on, and that’s the bidding for top Mexican pitching prospect Luis Heredia. Heredia… Read more
2010 Pittsburgh Pirates International Signings
I will be keeping track of all of the 2010 international signings made by the Pittsburgh Pirates, with bonus information when available. Below are the players the Pirates have signed…. Read more
Pirates sign six international prospects
According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed six international prospects out of the Dominican Republic, pending age and identity investigations. Those prospects are RHP Yunior Montero, LHP Cristian… Read more
2010 International Signing Period Preview
Last year at this time all of the talk was about Miguel Angel Sano, the top prospect on the international market, who was believed at the time to almost be… Read more
Pirates 'heavy favorites' for Luis Heredia
Ben Badler of Baseball America has his latest July 2nd notebook up, in which he discusses top Mexican pitching prospect Luis Heredia. In the discussion, Badler mentions that the Yankees,… Read more
