Tag Archives: options
The Details on Pedro’s Option
There has been some confusion as to why Pedro Alvarez was optioned to the minors yesterday by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Some wondered why he was optioned, despite his official rehab… Read more
Exhibit A on Why Player Options Are Bad
Over the off-season, the Pittsburgh Pirates set out to add to their starting rotation, and made a big push for free agent starter Jorge de la Rosa. It was reported… Read more
Important Dates In 2011
At Pirates Prospects, not only do we cover the entire farm system, but we also focus on the business side of the game, specifically tracking the service time, options, waiver… Read more
Early Look at the 2012 Payroll
Earlier this week the 2011 40-man roster and payroll page was updated, giving the estimated payroll for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011, based off of the Opening Day roster. A… Read more
Update On Players Who Are Out Of Options
With a handful of players who are both on the bubble and out of options, the Pirates will be facing some tough roster decisions at the end of March…. Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Spring Training Tracker
Spring Training doesn’t start until the middle of February, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are already getting their roster ready with minor league contracts and non-roster invitees. The tracker below can… Read more
2010 Pittsburgh Pirates 40-Man Roster and Payroll
Shaded players are currently on the 60-day DL, and don’t count towards the 40-man roster, although their salary does count. NOTES: All salaries in bold are official. All ages are… Read more
2009 Pittsburgh Pirates 40-Man Roster and Payroll
NOTES: 1. All salaries in bold are official.2. All ages are as of the start of the 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates season.3. The 2009 payroll estimate includes a $1 M buyout… Read more
Minor League Options
I’ve updated the minor league options on the 40-man roster and payroll page, as well as the Spring Training Tracker page. There were a few that were wrong before, mainly… Read more
