Tag Archives: Scott Olsen
2011 Spring Training Battles: 5th Starter Spot
It seems strange to start an article about the 5th starter battle with this statement, but here goes: far too much is made about the 5th starter out of Spring… Read more
The 2011 Bullpen
A year ago at this time, the 2010 bullpen was largely incomplete, consisting only of Joel Hanrahan, Evan Meek, Javier Lopez, and a few minor signings competing for spots, such… Read more
Highlights From Frank Coonelly’s MLB.com Chat
Frank Coonelly held his monthly chat on MLB.com this afternoon. You can read the transcript here. Some of the highlights of the chat: -Coonelly mentions that the Pirates are looking… Read more
What Do the Pirates Have in Their 2011 Rotation?
Yesterday I looked at the average production around the majors from each spot in the rotation. To recap, the numbers from each spot: League Average #1: 3.10 ERA #2: 3.61… Read more
Contract Details for Correia, Olsen, and Fields
Jennifer Langosch has the contract details for three of the newly signed Pirates: Kevin Correia As we know, Correia will receive a $2 M signing bonus, and $3 M annual… Read more
The Off-Season Additions and the Prospects in the Wings
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2011 off-season with holes at first base, right field, shortstop, and the starting rotation. So far they have added Lyle Overbay to fill the first… Read more
The Pirates Have Upgraded, But How Much?
In 2004 I was in college, and at the same time managing a local movie theatre. Because of this job, I saw movie previews all the time, knew the release… Read more
Poll: Winter Meetings Additions
The Pittsburgh Pirates added four players during the Winter Meetings this past week, signing Kevin Correia, Matt Diaz, and Scott Olsen, and selecting Josh Rodriguez in the Rule 5 draft…. Read more
Pirates Officially Sign Scott Olsen
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially signed left hander Scott Olsen, according to the team’s Twitter feed. We learned yesterday that Olsen received a one year deal for $500,000, with up… Read more
2010 Winter Meetings Recap
The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are clearly a big deal. All you have to do is look at the amount of transactions and news around the league over the… Read more
