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Pedro Alvarez Working On Bouncing Back From 2011 Season
BRADENTON, Fla. — Over seven Grapefruit League games this spring, third baseman Pedro Alvarez has three hits over 16 at-bats. Two of those three were home runs that were crushed… Read more
Pirates Notebook: No Reason Meek’s Velocity Won’t Return
BRADENTON, Fla. –Right-hander Evan Meek is working on getting back to the All-Star pitcher that he was in 2010. After posting a 2.14 ERA over 70 appearances in 2010, Meek… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Who Looks Impressive
If there’s one Spring Training question I get asked more than any others, it’s the following: “Who has impressed you the most?” There’s different variations. Sometimes it’s just the vague… Read more
Morton Makes Grapefruit League Debut in Bucs Two-Hit Loss to Phillies
BRADENTON, Fla. – Right-hander Charlie Morton made his Grapefruit League debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at McKechnie Field. Although scattering four hits over his outing, Morton was able to… Read more
McKenry, Karstens Show up Big in Pirates Win Over Netherlands
ST. Pete, Fla. –Right-hander Jeff Karstens got the start against the Netherlands in part of the Intentional Baseball Tournament held at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Although the stats don’t… Read more
Lincoln, McPherson Scratched from Outings
ST. PETE, Fla. — Right-handers Brad Lincoln and Kyle McPherson were scratched from their outings today against the Philadelphia Phillies at McKechnie Field. Lincoln, 26, has been scratched from his outing… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Situational Pitching
After two weeks of watching bullpen sessions, live batting practice, fielding drills, and every other activity that wasn’t a game, I was looking forward to the start of the schedule… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Kyle McPherson Slated to Begin in Triple-A
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. –Right-hander Kyle McPherson had a huge 2011 season in the minor leagues with a list of accomplishments to prove it. The 24 year old right hander was named the… Read more
Pirates Flash Possible Opening Day Lineup Vs. Rays
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The lineup that Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle sent out against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park could look similar to what you might see come… Read more
A 31st Round Draft Pick Turning in to a Prospect
I first saw 2010 31st round pick Jason Townsend in State College at the end of the 2010 season. The right-hander was making one of his final appearances in a… Read more
