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Pearce, Clement use winter to heal
Next season, either Steve Pearce or Jeff Clement could be the Pirates' starting first baseman or at least a power-hitting threat off the bench.
Hightlighting top Pirates prospects for '10
Pittsburgh Pirates The Pirates keep rebuilding, rebuilding, rebuilding. They have a strong and deep collection of prospects, but the problem has always been getting them to hit at once so they don't have to usher good players out the door because they get too expensive.
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.
Where have you gone Andy Van Slyke?
Akinori Iwamura is coming to the Pirates.
Developing . No word on who's going to Tampa. More later. Analysis Update: I have mixed feelings about this trade.
Chat: with Mayo, Hyde & Meyers on Mets & Draft
In an e-mail, Toby Hyde from Mets Minor League Blog had the following to say, regarding my earlier post about the Mets and drafting over slot: a oeI think the system is more fair than most people give it credit for.A The draft, and the current amateur signing structure rewards teams who plan ahead and allocate resources to the process.A The Mets ...
Minor League look: Class A Lynchburg
Here is part three 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.
Minor League look: Double-A Curve
Here is part two 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.
Where have you gone Andy Van Slyke?
This ballot is for the Baseball Bloggers Alliance , a group of baseball bloggers who are pooling votes together to give out our own post-season award.
Where have you gone Andy Van Slyke?
I had to give lab meeting this week, which is why posting has been a bit light the last few days.
Inbox: What lies ahead this offseason?
It's the first Inbox edition of what is set to be an interesting offseason for the Pirates.
Eastern League Top 20 Prospects list
Brad Lincoln, rhp, Altoona 11. Hector Rondon, rhp, Akron 12. Josh Reddick, of, Portland 13.
Pirates' Alvarez ranked No. 1 in Eastern League
Altoona Curve third baseman Pedro Alvarez was ranked the top prospect in the Eastern League by Baseball America.
Carolina League Top 20 Prospects list
Danny Espinosa, ss, Potomac 11. Danny Duffy, lhp, Wilmington 12. Anthony Rizzo, 1b, Salem 13.
Pirates Notebook: LaRoche approached about move
The Pirates have spoken with Andy LaRoche about moving from third base to second next year to make room for top prospect Pedro Alvarez, though such a move is far from definite.
Nothing is certain yet, but the Pirates have spoken with incumbent third baseman Andy LaRoche about working out at second base , with the hope that Pedro Alvarez can take over at third base in Pittsburgh by the middle of next season.
Andy Laroche and Chris Coghlan: 2010 NL Second Baseman
A few weeks ago, I read an article that talked about how the Pirates are considering moving Andy Laroche to second base in 2010, to make room for either third baseman Pedro Alvarez or Neil Walker .
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Whether Anthony Claggett will make his Pirates' debut before the season ends next week is to be determined.
Power's Rudy Owens Named Pittsburgh Minor League Pitcher of Year
Big honor for WV Power hurler. COURTESY: Pittsburgh Pirates Media Relations The Pittsburgh Pirates today named third baseman Pedro Alvarez their minor league Player-of-the- Year and Rudy Owens their minor league Pitcher-of-the-Year for the 2009 season.
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Pirates notebook: Prospects win gold medals
While their parent club finishes up another lost season, two of the Pirates' top prospects now own gold medals.
LaRoche's future position still up in the air
General manager Neal Huntington said he does not expect top prospect Pedro Alvarez to make his major-league debut until at least the middle of next season.
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