Tag Archives: Alex Presley
First Pitch: Who Wants to Hit a Left-Hander?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem. The team has four spots on the field which could require a platoon, due to the fact that they have so many players who… Read more
First Pitch: There’s No Reason to Keep Andrew Lambo in Altoona
At the start of the 2013 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of options in the outfield. They had to make some difficult cuts at the end of Spring… Read more
Prospect Watch: Liriano Goes Six Strong Innings, Presley Homers
Top Pitcher: Francisco Liriano, Top Hitter: Josh Harrison, HR: Alex Presley
Pirates Pregame: McDonald Still Searching for Consistency
James McDonald makes his third start of the 2013 season tonight with the St. Louis Cardinals visiting PNC Park, and one has to wonder which McDonald will be on the… Read more
Alex Presley Promoted, Irwin Demoted
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Alex Presley and sent down pitcher Phil Irwin. Presley has been playing in AAA for Indianapolis, where he was hitting .357 through seven games,… Read more
Top Performers: Jacob Stallings Shows Some Offense to Pair With His Strong Defense
Below are the top Runs Created* totals in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system from the last week. The rankings include every hitter who had an at-bat for a Pirates’ minor… Read more
Prospect Watch: Alex Presley Starts the Year With a Hot Bat
Top Pitcher: Casey Sadler, Top Hitter: Mel Rojas, HR: Alex Presley, Mel Rojas
Which Prospects From Indianapolis Will Help the Pirates This Year?
Earlier I posted the 2013 Indianapolis Indians preview. The Triple-A squad is going to be where most of the replacements are going to come from for the Pittsburgh Pirates this… Read more
Pirates Make What Appears to be Final Cuts
The Pittsburgh Pirates made the following moves this morning: Optioned Kyle McPherson, Alex Presley, and Jordy Mercer to Triple-A. Re-assigned Lucas May, Ryan Reid, Mike Zagurski, Carlos Paulino, Vin Mazzaro,… Read more
Spring Training 2013 Position Battles: The Bench
With pitchers and catchers reporting today, and Spring Training starting up this week, we will be previewing the position battles to follow throughout the Spring. To keep track of the… Read more
