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Link Roundup: Kyle McPherson, Jameson Taillon, Kris Johnson, Gerrit Cole

Link Roundup: Kyle McPherson, Jameson Taillon, Kris Johnson, Gerrit Cole

A few links to check out this morning. **Rob Biertempfel spoke with Kyle McPherson, and notes that the right-hander will be ready for Spring Training. McPherson made one start in… Read more »

The Updated 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Bullpen

The Updated 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made some big changes to their bullpen over the last few weeks. They traded Chris Resop, signed Jason Grilli, traded Joel Hanrahan, and acquired Mark Melancon… Read more »

Where Would the New Prospects Fit in the 2013 Top 50?

Where Would the New Prospects Fit in the 2013 Top 50?

The 2013 Top 50 Prospects list is exclusive to the 2013 Prospect Guide, which is now available on the products page of the site. When putting together the top 50… Read more »

Why the Joel Hanrahan Trade is a Good Move

Why the Joel Hanrahan Trade is a Good Move

The Joel Hanrahan trade was completed today, with Hanrahan and Brock Holt going to Boston. The Pirates received four players in the trade: Jerry Sands, Mark Melancon, Stolmy Pimentel, and… Read more »

Reviewing What Bob Nutting Said on Military Training

Reviewing What Bob Nutting Said on Military Training

For some reason the discussion of military training and the Pittsburgh Pirates is still going on. Back in September, Bob Nutting addressed the media and commented on the topic, with… Read more »

Baseball Prospectus Releases Their Pirates Top 10 Prospects

Baseball Prospectus Releases Their Pirates Top 10 Prospects

Baseball Prospectus released their top 10 prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates system today. The article, with scouting reports on each player, can be seen here. Below are the names of… Read more »

The 2012 Rule 5 Draft is Today

The 2012 Rule 5 Draft is Today

The MLB Rule 5 draft is today at 10 AM EST. The Pittsburgh Pirates have an open spot on their 40-man roster, which means they could make a pick. Whether… Read more »

Scott Boras Comments on Mark Appel and the Pirates

Scott Boras Comments on Mark Appel and the Pirates

Mark Appel didn’t sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but we’ll probably be hearing about him at least until the 2013 draft is over. Scott Boras addressed the media today at… Read more »

Clint Hurdle on Stolen Bases, Leadoff Hitters, Pitching, and More

Clint Hurdle on Stolen Bases, Leadoff Hitters, Pitching, and More

Clint Hurdle met with the media today at the MLB Winter Meetings. The transcript of the interview was sent out via press release. Below are some highlights. On who could… Read more »

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Winter Meetings Preview

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Winter Meetings Preview

The 2012 MLB Winter Meetings take place this week, with the meetings usually kicking off the big off-season moves. In previous years the Pirates made most of their moves either… Read more »