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Daily Archives: Jul 31, 2011

What makes a player a prospect? Prospects are ultimately players who have the chance to play in the Major Leagues one day. As a player gets closer to the big leagues, their prospect status is dependent on...
On Saturday, left-handed pitcher Michael Kennedy had the best outing of his pro career, allowing one run on two hits in five innings. The 19-year-old struck out eight, walking none. The Pirates drafted Kennedy in the fourth...

2011 Trade Deadline Recap: Pirates Get Lee, Ludwick

For the past month I've been saying that the Pittsburgh Pirates should be looking at potential moves where they upgrade the team, while giving...

Pirates Prospects on Extra Innings Today

I'll be a guest on Extra Innings with David Todd on 104.7 FM today after the Pittsburgh Pirates game, discussing the 2011 trade deadline....

Michael Crotta Designated for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right handed pitcher Michael Crotta for assignment, in order to make room for newly added outfielder Ryan Ludwick.

Pirates Acquire Ryan Ludwick For PTBNL

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Pittsburgh Pirates are still in the mix for San Diego Padres outfielder Ryan Ludwick, as of last night.  We...

Pirates Interested in Many Bats

Jon Paul Morosi mentions on Twitter that the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in many bats right now, according to a source.  He mentions one...

Pirates Could Make Serious Bid For B.J. Upton

We've heard today that Jason Kubel is the top target for the Pittsburgh Pirates, although the Twins don't want to deal their outfielder, who...

Jason Kubel is the Pirates Top Target

According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pittsburgh Pirates have Jason Kubel as their top target on the trade market, with about four hours remaining before...

Another Trade Coming?

Rob Biertempfel provided an update on Twitter saying that the Pittsburgh Pirates were having a closed door meeting, and that there's a sense another...

Pirates Should Be Shopping Paul Maholm

Yesterday, before a lot of the trades started coming through, I took a look at how the market was shaping up, noting that it...

1902 Pirates: Best Ever?

The 1902 Pirates team has the best winning percentage in the franchises 129 year history but are they the best Pirates team ever? They...

Minor League Schedule: 7/31/11

Today's starting pitchers: Brad Lincoln, Aaron Pribanic, Brian Leach, Zack Von Rosenberg and Nick Kingham

Daily Prospect Profile: Aaron Baker

It might seem strange to profile a prospect who was just traded away last night in exchange for Derrek Lee, but I figured this...

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