Tag Archives: Jeff Francis
Exploring the Arsenal – Jeff Francis
Exploring the Arsenal will run prior to each game, providing you with a brief scouting report on the starting pitcher expected to oppose the Pirates. The chart below shows the… Read more
The Pirates Need Another Starting Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates made one addition to their starting rotation this off-season, adding Erik Bedard to a one year deal. Their rotation heading in to the year looks decent, with… Read more
Winter Meetings Day Two: Contingency Plans
On the second day of the MLB Winter Meetings, the Pittsburgh Pirates moved closer to several deals in order to add depth to the major league roster. The team agreed… Read more
Pirates Plan to Meet With Agent For Jeff Francis
Yesterday we heard conflicting reports on whether the Pittsburgh Pirates had interest in free agent left hander Jeff Francis. Jon Paul Morosi has an update today which says the Pirates… Read more
Pirates Interested in Jeff Francis?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the clubs interested in Jeff Francis, according to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports. Francis is coming off a year where he was healthy… Read more
Where Can the Pirates Add An Impact Player?
With the signing of Clint Barmes this past week, the Pittsburgh Pirates made their second move to upgrade the 2012 team from the team we saw in 2011. But if… Read more
MLBTR Predicts a Busy Off-Season For Pirates
Every year, MLB Trade Rumors releases their top 50 free agents, along with predictions on which player will sign with which team. The predictions are what they are: one person’s… Read more
2012 Free Agent Options: Starting Pitching
For Pittsburgh Pirates fans, the 2012 free agent market for starting pitchers will be simple: compare everyone to Paul Maholm. The Pirates made it clear that they wouldn’t be bringing… Read more
Pirates Still Interested in Francis
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are one of seven teams still interested in left handed starter Jeff Francis. Crasnick lists the Nationals, Royals, Rangers, Rockies, and… Read more
Free Agent Rumors: Dotel, Francis, Webb
The Pirates carry a 41 man roster since Friday, then wait until the day I’m out of town to make their move. Also while I was gone, there were some… Read more
