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With No Moves, the Pirates are Projected to Spend $63 M in 2013
Yesterday I finished putting together the 2013 40-man payroll page, which will be updated throughout the off-season, and in to the regular season. Bookmark that link, as I’ll be updating… Read more
Starling Marte and Jeff Locke Rank in International League Top 20
Baseball America released their 2012 International League top 20 list yesterday, with two Pirates prospects making the list. Starling Marte and Jeff Locke both made an appearance, and both were… Read more
George Washington University Hires Former Hitting Coach Gregg Ritchie
George Washington University officially announced the hiring of former Pirates Hitting Coach Gregg Ritchie on Thursday. Ritchie will serve as the school’s head baseball coach. Pirates Prospects first learned the news… Read more
How Many Good Hitters Do the Pirates Need For a Legitimate Lineup?
A five year look at the top 3 and bottom 3 teams in the National League by hitter WAR.
Gerrit Cole Ranks Third on the Eastern League Top 20
Yesterday Baseball America released their top 20 prospects for the 2012 Eastern League season. Only one Pirates prospect made the list, with Gerrit Cole coming in third place. The list… Read more
Three Pirates Prospects in Florida State League Top 20
Baseball America released their Florida State League top 20 prospects today, and three Pittsburgh Pirates prospects were on the list. Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon, and Gift Ngoepe were all named… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Rule 5 Eligible Players
While the Rule 5 draft doesn’t take place until December, when Winter Meetings are being held in Nashville, Tennessee during the 3rd through the 6th, General Manager Neal Huntington and… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Off-Season Contract Issues and Projections
The Pirates are going to have an interesting arbitration class this offseason. Several players — Garrett Jones, James McDonald, Neil Walker — could all stand to get pretty heavy pay… Read more
Polanco and Hanson Make the South Atlantic League Top 20
Baseball America released their top 20 prospects for the 2012 South Atlantic League today. It’s no surprise that Gregory Polanco and Alen Hanson both made the list, with both prospects… Read more
Pirates Hitting Coach Gregg Ritchie Will Not Return in 2013
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — According to a source, Pirates hitting coach Gregg Ritchie will not return to Pittsburgh’s staff for the 2013 season. The Pirates enter game action with a team… Read more
