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Prospect Notebook: Huntington Explains the Polanco, Pimentel, and Kingham Promotions
In the last week the Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Gregory Polanco, Nick Kingham, and Stolmy Pimentel. Today at PNC Park, Neal Huntington explained to reporters what led to those decisions… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Tyler Glasnow, a Playoff Race, Allie and Close Game Woes
West Virginia got another good start out of Tyler Glasnow with the 19-year old right-hander striking out eight while allow just three hits with three walks and no runs allowed… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Allie And Glasnow Top West Virginia Series Recap
I had a chance to see the West Virginia Power play four games in Lakewood this weekend, posting game recaps each night highlighting the better prospects on the team. With… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Where Will Heredia Go? Sandfort Seeing Changeup Improvements
Luis Heredia made a start at Pirate City yesterday in an intrasquad game in extended Spring Training. He went three innings, giving up a run on two hits, with a… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Jerry Sands Could Be a Good In-Season Addition For the Pirates
A few weeks ago I wrote about how Jerry Sands was struggling all around, and how there were no silver linings to his game. He wasn’t hitting right-handers or left-handers…. Read more
Prospect Notebook: When Should Taillon and Pimentel Be Promoted to Indianapolis?
After losing 6 of 8 games last week (through May 8th), the Altoona Curve had more success this week going 4-1. Of particular note, the team has scored more runs,… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Cole Making Progress, But Still Needs Those Strikeouts
At the start of the year, the expectation from most Pirates fans was for Gerrit Cole to go to Triple-A as a formality, just long enough to get an extra… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Castro, Glasnow Pitching Well for West Virginia
Through the first few weeks of the 2013 season the West Virginia Power proved it could hit, but the pitching left something to be desired. That trend started to turn… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Lambo a Bright Spot in Altoona; Sadler Shows Promise
It was a rough week for the Altoona Curve, winning only one of their last seven games. The team continues to struggle offensively, a problem compounded by first baseman Matt… Read more
Prospect Notebook: The Other Guys From the Hanrahan Trade
Joel Hanrahan was placed on the disabled list in Boston yesterday with right forearm tightness. I’ve pointed out in the past that the Hanrahan trade is looking good, simply because… Read more
