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First Pitch: Why Gregory Polanco Should Be the Next Extension Candidate

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Back at the beginning of February, I wrote an article looking at extension candidates for the Pittsburgh Pirates, noting that this was where the...

First Pitch: The Lack of Third Base Depth

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Today the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Brent Morel off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move isn't exactly inspiring. Morel doesn't have good offensive...

Neil Walker Taking Batting Practice (Video)

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 Spring Training Preview: The Infield

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will be kicking off Spring Training this Thursday. To get ready for Spring Training, we will be previewing one set of...

First Pitch: This is Where the Pirates Need to Spend Money

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A few years ago, we asked Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly if the team could eventually afford a $70-80 M payroll. He answered that...

Pirates and Neil Walker, Vin Mazzaro Avoid Arbitration

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and second baseman Neil Walker will sign a one year deal for $5.75 M according to Rob Biertempfel, avoiding arbitration. They...

Six Pirates File For Arbitration

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The MLB Players Association announced today that 146 players have filed for arbitration. That list includes all six Pirates who were eligible: Pedro Alvarez,...

First Pitch: Changing My View on Neil Walker

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Over the weekend I was talking with John Dreker, who brought up an interesting question. He asked me whether the 2012 season for Neil...

First Pitch: When Should Players Change Positions?

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There are two types of questions I get often involving players changing positions. Usually the questions surround a position of immediate need for the...

Toronto Asked For Neil Walker in Return For Adam Lind

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Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports that the Toronto Blue Jays were approached by the Pittsburgh Pirates about first baseman Adam Lind, but that talks quickly...

Who Will Be Tendered a Contract by the Pirates Today?

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Tonight (Monday night) at midnight is the deadline to tender contracts for the 2014 season. Any player who does not have a contract --...

Pirates Open to Discussing an Extension With Neil Walker

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Jon Morosi reports that Neal Huntington says the Pittsburgh Pirates are open to discussing an extension with second baseman Neil Walker. https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/399975154627133440 I wrote last month...
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