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Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

Weekend Draft Prospects Preview 3/4-3/6

A few 2011 draft prospect notes heading in to the weekend: -Earlier today I took a look at whether Gerrit Cole could make a run...

2011 Indianapolis Indians Preview: Starting Pitchers

So far we've looked at the infielders and outfielders who could be playing in Indianapolis during the 2011 season.  Today we'll look at the...

Pirates Prospects Mobile Site Upgraded

The mobile site for Pirates Prospects was upgraded today.  The appearance hasn't drastically changed, although there are some new features.  One of those features...

Could Gerrit Cole Make a Run at Number One?

The consensus top prospect in the 2011 draft is Anthony Rendon, the third baseman from Rice who was the college player of the year...

Jonathan Herrand Touching 96-97 MPH

Yesterday, Baseball America released their figures from the 2010 international signing class, noting that the Pittsburgh Pirates spent an estimated $5 M on international...

2011 Indianapolis Indians Preview: The Outfield

Yesterday I previewed the 2011 Indianapolis Indians infield, looking at players who could open the season with the Pittsburgh Pirates' AAA affiliate, and looking...

The Process of Calling Up A Player From Minor League Camp

On Sunday, Kevin Correia made his first Spring Training start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, going up against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Correia reached his...

Pirates Spent $5 M On International Bonuses in 2010

Today, Baseball America released the international spending figures from the 2010 season, as well as a look at the top 20 bonuses of all...

Vote For Pirates Prospects in the Finals

Thanks to your support, Pirates Prospects has reached the finals of The Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog tournament, hosted by Sean's Ramblings.  The voting for...

2011 Indianapolis Indians Preview: The Infield

Back in December I looked at the potential roster crunch that could take place in the Indianapolis Indians' infield in 2011.  With a group...

Trouble From Scott Olsen?

Colin Dunlap shared the following quote from left handed pitcher Scott Olsen, who the Pittsburgh Pirates signed this off-season: “They didn’t bring me in here...

Pirates Sign Christian Colonel to a Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed third baseman Christian Colonel to a minor league deal, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America.  Colonel played for...

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