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Sanchez Working Hard to Bounce Back
SARASOTA, Fla. — The 2011 season was not what Tony Sanchez expected from himself. The 23-year-old catching prospect worked hard over the offseason in order to bounce back. Sanchez finished… Read more
Pirates Cut Ten Players Including Grossman, Locke, and Sanchez
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first big round of cuts today, sending five players down to minor league camp. The players who received the gray helmets in their lockers were… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Wilson to Start or Relieve?
SARASOTA, Fla. — There are questions regarding left-hander Justin Wilson this spring. Should he be a reliever or a starter? Does he make the club in the Pirates bullpen as… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Heredia’s Spring Debut, Alderson Back to Form?
The Pittsburgh Pirates started their minor league schedule today, playing three games against the Philadelphia Phillies’ farm system, and one game featuring the lower level guys going up against Team… Read more
Bucs Bullpen Lights Out in 11-5 Win Over O’s
SARASOTA, Fla. – After right-hander James McDonald struggled with his fastball command, allowing five runs on six hits over three innings, the Bucs relievers were light’s out at Ed Smith Stadium… Read more
Clayton Holmes and Jake Burnette Off to Strong Starts
For the last few years the Pittsburgh Pirates have gone heavy on the over-slot deals for high school pitching prospects. Last year was no different, with two of the big… Read more
Garrett Jones Seeking Consistency
BRADENTON, Fla. — First Baseman Garrett Jones said he is looking for more consistency for the 2012 season. Jones saw his average go up and down every month with Pittsburgh… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Hague Battling for Bench Job
BRADENTON, Fla. — The hit collector. That’s what Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle’s nickname is for infielder Matt Hague. And that’s exactly what he’s been doing this spring — collecting hits…. Read more
Prospect Notebook: Gerrit Cole Is a Special Pitcher
Today was a short day in Pirate City, and a pretty quiet day overall considering the Major League team was off. The minor leaguers had a short practice, and closed… Read more
Gifted and Talented
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed talent from some untraditional places over the last few years. They signed the first players out of India when they added Rinku Singh and Dinesh… Read more
