The Pittsburgh Pirates Blog

Does the title seem harsh for this post? Sorry, Mr. Selig but I cannot possibly hide frustration in the fact that you are seriously considering placing a hard-slot system in signing the amateur draft picks. For those who don't know, the Pittsburgh Pirates have spent more money in the draft than any other team in […]

He may be listed at 5'9 190, but Alex Presley could pass for 15 years old. With his small stature and baby face, the numbers in AAA will make you scratch your head. Presley is currently leading the Indianapolis Indians in average (.340), slugging (.523), on-base percentage (.391), home runs (8), RBIs (33) and has […]

Since Bob Nutting became the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2007, the franchise has tried to shake the stigma that they're one of the stingiest teams in Major League Baseball. In the 2008 draft they selected Pedro Alvarez to be their franchise third baseman. With Scott Boras as his agent, Alvarez signed a major […]

Pittsburgh already has a J. Harrison on one of its' sports rosters. The incumbent would be James of the Steelers, who has put together a resume that includes two Super Bowl rings (one as a starter), four Pro Bowls, a Defensive Player of the Year award, 49 sacks, the body-slamming of a Cleveland Browns fan […]

In their 129 year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been known for their hitting more than their pitching. The biggest names in the franchise are encased in the Hall of Fame for their efforts at the plate and in the field; position players. Look at the names: Wagner, Kiner, Clemente, Stargell, Parker, Bonds, Bonilla; immortals […]

He was a Yankees fan growing up, and then turned down a $4 million dollar signing bonus the Yankees offered him coming out of high school. He walked just 24 this year in 114 innings pitched, yet MLB Network gave him a grade of 3 out of 10 in the control category of their draft […]

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