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Williams: Revisiting Why the Pirates Traded Andrew McCutchen

There was a common question about the Pirates after they were buyers at this year's trade deadline: "Why did they trade Gerrit Cole and...

Gajtka: Pirates Awaiting Breakthrough, But Still Back From The Dead

The Pirates are probably not making the playoffs this year. You could probably determine that on your own, even after a welcomed series win in...

Williams: The Pirates Have At Least a Year Before They Need to Worry About Long-Term Outfield Plans

While I was writing up profiles for our Mid-Season Top 50 eBook (available now for just $9.99), a thought occurred to me: the Pirates...

Saunders: Archer is the Name, But Kela Trade Provides More Insight Into Pirates’ Strategy

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates made two big trades on Tuesday, acquiring Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela and Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer. The...

Williams: The Pirates Were Big Winners at the Trade Deadline

I've said for years that it doesn't matter who wins the trade deadline. It doesn't matter who wins the offseason. Those are reactionary "awards",...

Saunders: Everything, Including Nothing, Should be on the Table for the Pirates

On the eve of the trade deadline, the odds that the Pirates will make a big move seem to be pretty small. There have been...

Williams: What Kind of Prospect Trade Depth Do the Pirates Have?

The trade deadline is less than a week away, and after their recent winning streak, it looks like the Pirates are going to be...

Williams: The Best Type of Addition the Pirates Could Make at the Trade Deadline

The first rumor connecting the Pirates to a player came out yesterday, with Evan Grant reporting that the Pirates were showing interest in Rangers...

Williams: The Pirates Need to Buy, Which Would Send the Right Message to the Fans

This column is free for everyone, so please share. If you're not a subscriber, we have a special promotion. To celebrate the Pirates' ten...

Gajtka: Numbers Say Pirates Fans Aren’t Dead, Just Hibernating

The numbers beggared belief, but they were real. According to reporting by Maury Brown of Forbes.com, of the 29 Major League Baseball franchises, the Pirates attracted...

Williams: Do the Pirates Have an Issue With Drafting or is it Development?

I have yet to see a study that shows the Pirates can't draft. Let me clarify that. I've seen studies showing the WAR results from...

Williams: The Latest Example MLB’s Massive Difference For Big and Small Markets

In one of my final years as an Orioles fan, I was sitting in my dorm room, getting ready to leave for winter break,...

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