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Teams Understanding the Value of Prospects
Buster Olney had an interesting article up this morning on ESPN, talking about how teams are less willing to trade prospects. The article quotes a few executives on the trade… Read more
Monday Rumors: Giambi, Upton, Wigginton, Iannetta
Catching up on some of today’s rumors: -Buster Olney didn’t really have a rumor, but speculated that Jason Giambi would be a good fit for the Pirates as a bench… Read more
Pirates Casting Wide Net for Relief Help
Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are casting a wide net for relief pitching help, mentioning that Jason Frasor, Octavio Dotel, and Koji Uehara are all on… Read more
Why Haven’t the Pirates Made a Move Yet?
One of my biggest pet peeves is the following phrase: “You weren’t around in the 1970s, so you don’t know what a winning team should do.” I’m 27 years old…. Read more
Pirates Interested in Chris Iannetta
The Pittsburgh Pirates are among a number of teams that have asked the Colorado Rockies about catcher Chris Iannetta, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Iannetta is currently… Read more
Pirates Out of the Mix For Beltran?
Buster Olney had two interesting updates regarding the Pittsburgh Pirates today. The first update discussed their reluctance to deal away “major assets”: Rival officials view the Pirates’ approach to the… Read more
When Will the Pirates Be Contenders?
At what point do the Pittsburgh Pirates become contenders? Is it enough now that they’re tied for first place, and have legitimately been in the NL Central race for most… Read more
Trade Values: Relief Pitching Options
Over the last few days, we’ve heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking at bullpen upgrades. They’ve already started adding to the bullpen today, with the anticipated addition of Jason… Read more
Neal Huntington on Three Pirates Needs
Neal Huntington was on MLB Network Radio, and told Jim Bowden that the team is looking to add a starting pitcher, a bullpen arm, and a position player. That’s not… Read more
Bullpen Rumors: Uehara, Grilli, Bell, Adams, Qualls
Three bullpen rumors this afternoon, since it seems like the Pirates are serious about upgrading that area of the team: -Ken Rosenthal reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are eyeing Baltimore… Read more
