Tag: Francisco Liriano
Upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates 40-Man Roster Decisions
The Pirates have a roster crunch coming up fast.
Sure, it’s fair to question whether it matters much or not, given the excess fat permeating...
An Early Look at an Estimated 2020 Payroll
Once any realistic hopes are gone for playoff contention, there’s not much left to look forward to in sports, especially if a team falls...
A History of Pirates’ Payroll Change at the Trade Deadline
Leading up to the Trade Deadline, the hope of many fans wanting to see the Pirates buying from just a few weeks ago had...
Examining Optional Assignments and the Pirates
There are plenty of roster intricacies in the Major League Baseball Rulebook that can be difficult to understand in theory and application: Designated for...
How Much Payroll Can the Pirates Trade Away?
Well, as Ron Burgundy might say, “That escalated quickly.”
This wasn’t a topic I anticipated visiting quite this early, but after the entire pitching staff’s...
Pirates Announce that Francisco Liriano and Melky Cabrera Will Make Opening...
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Saturday morning that left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will both be added to the 40-man roster...
Pirates Agree to Minor League Deal with Francisco Liriano
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a deal with left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano. No word yet if it's a Major...
Williams: Is There an Expiration Date For the Pirates’ Reclamation Magic?
Ivan Nova currently has a 3.87 ERA and a 4.06 xFIP. For a free agent signing on a three-year, $26 M deal, those aren't...
The Pirates Spent the Francisco Liriano Savings, So Let’s Review the...
I made a decision last week: I'm done discussing the Francisco Liriano trade, unless something new happens that updates the discussion.
This decision probably should...
First Pitch: Which Mistake Will the Pirates Try to Avoid This...
The Pirates didn't have a good off-season last year when it came to pitching. You could argue that one of their biggest mistakes was...
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