With pitchers and catchers just a few short weeks away from reporting to Bradenton, the core of the Pirates 2012 roster is pretty much set. PSR's Joe Giardina takes a close look at how the team breaks down, position-by-position, for the upcoming season as well as the long-term.
02/02/2012 - 16:57
Joe Giardina
Long-time major league veteran appeared in 56 games with Tampa Bay last season
02/01/2012 - 21:18
PSR Staff
Playing in a small market and lacking cash to compete for top free agents, the Pirates must develop home-grown stars through the amateur draft to climb the National League Central standings.
01/23/2012 - 13:16
David Golebiewski
Pitcher Doug Slaten agrees to minor league deal with Bucs
01/17/2012 - 16:36
PSR Staff
I admit I became envious when I heard Cincinnati acquired Mat Latos from San Diego and Washington swung a deal with Oakland for Gio Gonzalez. Both guys are young and extremely talented, and either would have been a terrific addition to the Pirates’ starting rotation.
01/12/2012 - 16:47
Jim Lachimia
Pedro Alvarez was supposed to anchor the Pirates’ power-starved lineup, belting homers and drawing walks by the bushel. Instead, the $6 million bonus baby, selected second overall out of Vanderbilt in the 2008 draft, hopes to avoid Triple-A Indianapolis next spring after a 2011 season in which he slugged .289 and suffered a quadriceps injury.
12/24/2011 - 15:25
David Golebiewski
Anderson Hernandez agrees to minor league deal with spring training invitation
12/21/2011 - 14:41
PSR Staff
Igarashi and Clement agree to deals
12/20/2011 - 21:00
PSR Staff
Veteran third baseman to provide insurance for Alvarez
12/12/2011 - 23:06
Tony DeFazio
Texas coming within one strike of its first World Series title -- twice -- in Game #6 against St. Louis this year was another example of the beauty of baseball or the curse of baseball, depending upon what side you’re on.
12/11/2011 - 19:03
Jim Lachimia
