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This Date in Pirates History: August 27

August 27, 2012 | Comments Off

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. Among them the brother of one of the all-time great pitchers, another who had two brothers that played in the majors… Read more »

First Pitch: Jordy Mercer Needs More Playing Time

August 10, 2012 | 6 Comments

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up top hitting prospect Starling Marte on July 26th. Prior to his promotion in the majors, the club had struggled with their outfield alignment. Jose Tabata… Read more »

Stealing Ten Wins

June 21, 2012 | 15 Comments

After 67 games, the 2012 Pirates are 35-32. Over a 162 game season that is an 85 win pace. However, based on their current run differential, their expected Pythagorean won-loss… Read more »

First Pitch: When to Free Jordy Mercer, and What Kind of Impact He Could Have

May 13, 2012 | 2 Comments

There have been two trends involving shortstops in the upper levels of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization. Clint Barmes has been struggling this year, and Jordy Mercer is on a hot… Read more »

Alen Hanson and His Potential Promotion

April 30, 2012 | 2 Comments

Not since “Mmmm…Bop” has there been this much excitement about a Hanson.  Alen Hanson, the 19 year old shortstop of the West Virginia Power, has been the breakout star for the… Read more »

Pirates and Phillies need to talk

March 26, 2012 | 4 Comments

With the Phillies searching for middle infield backups, thanks to injuries to Chase Utley, Placido Polanco, and current utility infielder Michael Martinez, it may pay for GM Neal Huntington to… Read more »