It may not be the biggest priority this offseason, but the Pirates are keeping a keen eye on the catchers who hit the free-agent market.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
The Pirates have made another addition to their scouting department, hiring Steve Williams to serve as a Major League scout for the organization.
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
As the Akinori Iwamura-Jesse Chavez trade became finalized just over a week ago, the e-mails started arriving in a flurry.
The Pirates have released their 2010 Spring Training schedule, which is highlighted by two home games each against the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies.
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.
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.
The awards season in baseball kicks off in earnest on Tuesday and the Bucs have two young players coming off stellar rookie campaigns.
The Pirates continue to retool the club's 40-man roster, with three more players being removed from it on Friday.
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.
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.
Pirates president Frank Coonelly participated in his monthly live online chat with Pirates fans on Wednesday.
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.
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