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11/20/2009 |
Minor League look: GCL Pirates
Here is part six in a seven-part series taking an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.
11/20/2009 |
Busy Pirates fill up 40-man roster
The Pirates made multiple maneuvers on Friday to set their 40-man roster. Right-handed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas was claimed off waivers from the Mariners, while another right-handed pitcher, Jeff Karstens, was designated for assignment to make room.
11/19/2009 |
Pirates look for value in free agents
Beginning Friday, it's a free-agent free-for-all. In Pittsburgh, that certainly raises two questions: First, will the Pirates be players in the free-agent market? And if so, to what extent will they be?
11/18/2009 |
Bucs give journeyman Jones shot to shine
Garrett Jones, the 28-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/first baseman who was an overnight sensation 10 years worth of overnights in the making, may change the image of the Minors "six-year free agent" just a bit.
11/18/2009 |
Conditioning is Alvarez's ticket to Majors
Ever since the Pirates made Pedro Alvarez the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 Draft, there have been debates about whether the former Vanderbilt standout would be able to remain a third baseman.
11/17/2009 |
Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.
11/17/2009 |
Pirates hire Williams as Majors scout
The Pirates have made another addition to their scouting department, hiring Steve Williams to serve as a Major League scout for the organization.
11/16/2009 |
McCutchen fourth in NL ROY vote
In his first season with the Pirates, Andrew McCutchen hardly came up short to the expectations that trailed him through the Minors. The center fielder did, though, when it came to nabbing National League Rookie of the Year honors.
11/16/2009 |
Pirates' award tradition remains rich
Though the Pirates didn't add any names to the club's list of national award winners in 2009, the franchise does have previous award winners to note.
11/15/2009 |
Major honor could be on tap for McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen created a buzz in his four-month introduction to the Majors, and on Monday he'll learn if it was enough to earn Rookie of the Year honors for the National League.
11/14/2009 |
Productive d'Arnaud ignoring AFL stats
Pirates prospect Chase d'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two stolen bases Friday in Scottsdale's 9-2 romp over the Peoria Saguaros.
11/13/2009 |
Minor League look: Short season Spikes
Here is Part 5 in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season. Up next is the short season State College Spikes.
11/13/2009 |
Pirates to be agressive in world market
The Pirates have shown an increased emphasis in scouring the globe for talent. There was no better evidence of that than last year's signing of a South African infielder (Gift Ngoepe) and two Indian pitchers (Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel).
11/12/2009 |
Pirates Inbox: Analyzing Iwamura trade
As the Akinori Iwamura-Jesse Chavez trade became finalized just over a week ago, the e-mails started arriving in a flurry.
11/11/2009 |
McCutchen, Jones Bucs' award hopefuls
The awards season in baseball kicks off in earnest on Tuesday and the Bucs have two young players coming off stellar rookie campaigns.
11/11/2009 |
Bucs announce Spring Training schedule
The Pirates have released their 2010 Spring Training schedule, which is highlighted by two home games each against the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies.
11/10/2009 |
LaRoche keeps second base in mind
The Pirates' acquisition of Akinori Iwamura a week ago not only solidified second base for 2010, but it also clarified Andy LaRoche's future in the infield as well. His immediate future, at least.
11/10/2009 |
Bucs' FSL purchase, move approved
Florida State League owners have approved the Pirates' bid to purchase Cincinnati's high-A club, the final step in Pittsburgh's pursuit to move a Minor League affiliate to Bradenton, Fla.
11/6/2009 |
Minor League look: Class A West Virginia
Here is Part 4 in a seven-part series that will take an in-depth look at how each of the Pirates' Minor League affiliates fared during the 2009 season.
11/6/2009 |
Pirates outright three off 40-man roster
The Pirates continue to retool the club's 40-man roster, with three more players being removed from it on Friday.
11/5/2009 |
No Pirates eligible for free agency
With the 105th World Series in the books, a wave of players will now begin the process of filing for free agency. None, however, will be coming from Pittsburgh.
11/4/2009 |
Bucs of 1979 can be model for Phillies
In winning the 1979 World Series championship, the Pirates became the third team in Major League history to take the last two games on the road in the Fall Classic. Now the Phillies, with victories in Games 6 and 7 at Yankee Stadium, can become the fourth.
11/4/2009 |
Coonelly hosts monthly Pirates chat
Pirates president Frank Coonelly participated in his monthly live online chat with Pirates fans on Wednesday.
11/3/2009 |
Report: Pirates set to trade for Iwamura
The Pirates are on the verge of completing a deal for Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura, according to The St. Petersburg Times, which is reporting that an announcement will come on Tuesday evening after Tampa Bay has been able to reach Iwamura in Japan.
11/3/2009 |
Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
The Pirates acquired infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Jesse Chavez in a move that gave Pittsburgh its second baseman and saved Tampa Bay the cost of declining Iwamura's option. More Results > |
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