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Prospect Notebook: Changing the Fastball Academy
We’ve referred to State College as the “fastball academy” the last few years. But this year there’s a new focus for Spikes pitchers: the changeup. “We’re just trying to teach… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Rotation Still Has Questions; Moves on Horizon
PITTSBURGH, PA — After the Pirates lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at PNC Park, Manager Clint Hurdle said that Jeff Karstens would get the ball on Monday… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Clay Holmes Pro Debut, No Bunts For Barnes
The Pittsburgh Pirates gave Clay Holmes a $1.2 M signing bonus to break his commitment to Auburn last year. The bonus was a record for a ninth round pick, and… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Heredia Will Face a Huge Test in State College
Luis Heredia will begin the 2012 season in State College, which is an aggressive push for a player at his age. Heredia is 17 this year, and won’t turn 18… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Kyle McPherson Rehab Update
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Kyle McPherson has been out of action all year with shoulder inflammation. McPherson went down with the injury in the final weeks of Spring Training after… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Battles in the Top 20 Prospect Rankings
On Friday we released the 2012 Mid-Season Top 20 Prospects list. The list not only looked at the placements of the new draft picks, but also looked at the updated… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Four Promotion Candidates; Jeff Clement Finally Healthy
You don’t usually see a lot of promotions in the first two months of the season. So far this year we’ve seen a few relief pitchers promoted up a level,… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Hanson Over-Shadowing Polanco, Kingham Rebounding
Earlier this week, Keith Law mentioned that he would have Alen Hanson as a top five prospect in the system. Law has been one of the few who gives Hanson… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Tim Alderson Reviving His Prospect Status
Over the off-season, Tim Alderson went back to an old throwing program he used in high school, long tossing from distances of 300-350 feet in order to rediscover the arm… Read more
Prospect Notebook: When Will Cole and Taillon Move Up?
It’s a question I get asked daily. Several times a day, even. When will Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon move up to Altoona? Both starters are putting up strong numbers… Read more
