Daily Archives: Mar 2, 2012

Williams: Pirates Prospects Sleepers to Follow in Single-A

ColumnsApril 23, 2024

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...

Michael Kennedy Shows Path to Big Leagues With Eight Strikeout Performance

Scouting NotesApril 23, 2024

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...

Prospect Sanchez Homers in Intrasquad 4-4 Tie

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

BRADENTON -- Catching prospect Tony Sanchez may have had a disappointing 2011 season in his first season at Double-A Altoona, but for his first...

2012 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

This Spring there will be a lot of chances to either watch or listen to the Pittsburgh Pirates if you aren't down in Bradenton....

(Video) Jose Osuna Taking Batting Practice

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

Jose Osuna had a big year in his move to the United States in 2011. After just one season in the VSL, Osuna hit...

(Video) Robbie Grossman Batting Practice

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

It was kind of a short day today here at Pirate City. At the end of the day I recorded some batting practice, including...

Weekend Pirates Draft Prospects Preview: 3/2-3/4

2012 DraftMarch 2, 2012

The downside to last week was that Victor Roache was lost for the season, leaving one less player to track. The upside this week...

Prospects Soaking up First Big League Camp

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

BRADENTON -- For Gerrit Cole, Robbie Grossman, Matt Hague and Jordy Mercer, getting the opportunity to put on their Major League uniforms at Pirate...

Burnett Undergoes Successful Surgery, Out 8-12 Weeks

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

BRADENTON -- Right-hander A.J. Burnett underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the fractured orbital bone in his right eye. In part of a three...

This Date in Pirates History: March 2

Pirates HistoryMarch 2, 2012

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates have been born on this date including one from the 2011 squad. Starting with the most recent first, we have...

Day 13 of Spring Training –Intrasqaud Game

AnalysisMarch 2, 2012

Good morning from McKechnie Field. Today the Pirates will play an intrasquad game at noon. Here are the lineups for Black vs. Gold: Team Black: Alex Presley 7 Clint...