Tag Archives: Pirates
Jameson Taillon Finishes 18th on MLB.com’s Rankings
MLB.com released their top 50 prospects for the 2011 season tonight, and Jameson Taillon rated 18th on the list. Taillon was the only Pirates prospect named to the list. You… Read more
Oakland Signs Andy LaRoche
Andy LaRoche has found a new home, signing a minor league deal today with the Oakland Athletics. LaRoche will receive an invite to Spring Training. The addition for Oakland isn’t… Read more
Pirates Sign Kawika Emsley-Pai
I’ve been meaning to post this minor news for the last few days, but kept putting it on the back burner. The Pirates signed minor league catcher Kawika Emsley-Pai to… Read more
The Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide
Today is the official release date for the Pirates Prospects 2011 Prospect Guide. The books arrived last week, and all of the pre-sales have been shipped out, with the weekend… Read more
Alleghenys Strike Gold
The following is from Pirates Prospects contributor John Dreker, as part of his ongoing Pirates History feature. The feature focuses on the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and every Sunday,… Read more
Pirates Have Some Interest in Armando Galarraga
Last week the Detroit Tigers designated right handed starter Armando Galarraga for assignment, only days after signing him to a one year, $2.3 M deal. Detroit is currently engaging in… Read more
A Loan That’s Not a Loan
In all the furor over the Pirates’ leaked financial records, one aspect that’s enraged some Pirate fans yet received little attention outside Pittsburgh was the loan by the Nutting family… 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
2009 Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospects Consensus
NOTES: 1. To get the averages, I counted every site once. The exceptions were Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, and Minor League Ball. Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus received more weight,… Read more
