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News and Notes

More Free Agency Rankings and Salary Predictions

Tim Williams -
If you’ve missed the previous free agent rankings and predictions, check out these articles: **Keith Law Releases His Top 50 Free Agents **MLBTR Projects Burnett and Byrd Will Return to the Pirates Today there are three more lists that came out, with some predictions on where players will go, and some salary predictions. Below are […]
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Season Recaps

Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Season Recap: The Starting Rotation

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The Pittsburgh Pirates had a winning season this year in large part to their starting rotation. It wasn’t the Opening Day rotation that led to their success. It was the depth throughout the season that kept the Pirates afloat. The Pirates ended up using 12 starting pitchers, and most of those starters made an appearance […]
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Transactions

James McDonald Elects Free Agency

Tim Williams -
According to the MLB.com transactions page (h/t to Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish), James McDonald has elected free agency after being outrighted to Indianapolis. The Pirates designated him for assignment last week, and he cleared waivers in the process. He’s now eligible to sign with any team for the remainder of the season. It […]
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Transactions

Pirates DFA James McDonald, Recall Cumpton

John Dreker -
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated James McDonald from the 60 day disabled list and designated him for assignment today. They have also recalled Brandon Cumpton from Indianapolis. James McDonald hasn’t pitched in the majors since May, going on the DL with inflammation and tendonitis in his right rotator cuff. He has made 11 rehab appearances […]
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Prospect Watch

Prospect Watch: Jerry Sands Homers Twice, But Indians Lose Second Playoff...

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Top Pitcher: James McDonald, Top Hitter: Jerry Sands, HR: Jerry Sands (2)
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Analysis

Who Else Could Join the Pirates in September?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Kris Johnson, Travis Snider, and Kyle Farnsworth this morning on the first day that rosters expanded. The active roster is currently at 28 players, and the Pirates can expand that up to 40, using everyone on the 40-man roster if they wanted to. Clint Hurdle has said the team would only […]
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Analysis

Minor League Schedule: Taillon’s Last Regular Season Start, McDonald Joins Bradenton

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9/1/13 Probables: Jameson Taillon, Nate Baker, James McDonald, Clario Perez, Buddy Borden
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Injury Updates

Injury News: Progress on All Fronts

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Prior to tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, a bushel of information came out regarding the Pirates’ veritable laundry list of current injuries. More important and relevant than any other news is that closer Jason Grilli threw a 25-pitch simulated game this afternoon and may make a rehab outing Saturday in Double-A Altoona. “If he […]
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First Pitch

First Pitch: Why Don’t Pitchers Speak Up Sooner About Injuries?

Tim Williams -
Earlier today I spoke with James McDonald at Pirate City, talking about his injury this year and his rehab work. McDonald mentioned that he had trouble getting his arm loose early in the year, and felt “constricted”. He originally thought it was dead arm, then told the Pirates when the condition got worse. Later this […]
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Prospect Watch

Prospect Watch: The Numbers From Tyler Glasnow’s Latest Start Are NSFW

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Top Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, HR: Andrew Lambo, Harold Ramirez, Austin Meadows
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