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First Pitch: With Nova Signed, Pirates Should Take it to the Next Level With Quintana

When I was in high school, and just learning how to drive, I always played a trick that allowed me to play my music...

Pirates Officially Announce Ivan Nova Signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced their three-year deal with right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova on Tuesday afternoon. The two sides reached an agreement on Thursday (link...

First Pitch: Time For the Pirates to Make a Big Move and Go For the Division Title

There's a narrative that has existed in Pittsburgh for the last few years that I used to think only existed in Pittsburgh. That narrative...

Pirates Signing Ivan Nova to a Three-Year Deal

According to Robert Murray, the Pittsburgh Pirates are signing right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova to a three-year deal worth $26 M, which will also include...

Ivan Nova’s Market Has Been Surprisingly Quiet This Offseason

Throughout the offseason, I've posted updates on the starting pitching market, noting the players who make the most sense for the Pirates. Some of...

Pirates Are Still Going After Ivan Nova

Clint Hurdle was on MLB Network Radio this afternoon, and confirmed that the Pirates are still engaged and active in talks with Ivan Nova. https://twitter.com/CaseyStern/status/806602922486276096 https://twitter.com/CaseyStern/status/806604026196410368 Nova...

An Updated Look at the Starting Pitching Market With Volquez Off the Board

Last night it was announced that Edinson Volquez had agreed to a two-year, $22 M deal with the Miami Marlins, which reunites Volquez with...

First Pitch: The Price of the Free Agent Pitchers That Make Sense For the Pirates

One of my favorite articles of the off-season is Jon Heyman's top free agent list with contract predictions. That list came out today, and...

First Pitch: Which Mistake Will the Pirates Try to Avoid This Off-Season?

The Pirates didn't have a good off-season last year when it came to pitching. You could argue that one of their biggest mistakes was...

First Pitch: Analyzing Some of the Best Starting Pitchers on the Off-Season Market

The Pirates are in need of starting pitching this off-season. Unfortunately, the starting pitching market does not look good. In looking through the potential...

Ivan Nova Discusses His Desire to Stay With the Pirates After Final 2016 Start

PITTSBURGH — It was somewhat fitting that the Pirates disappointing home 2016 slate ended with perhaps the least-satisfying possible result: a 1-1 tie with...

First Pitch: How Much is Ivan Nova Worth This Off-Season?

Bill Brink of the Post-Gazette reported tonight that the Pirates have made two contract offers to Ivan Nova. Nova was acquired for Tito Polo...