Pirates' Contributors Who Came Out of Nowhere

By Allan Smith (Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Why This Year's Team Will Keep Winning

by Allan Smith

The 2011 Pirates stunned the world for the first half of last season, rising from relative obscurity to be in first place in July, only to fall to 72-90 by season's end, finishing a distant fourth in the NL Central... Read More »
Pirates' Baserunning Too Agressive?

by Tom Au

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been accused of aggressive base running. Never was this more apparent than in the recent series against the Cincinnati Reds . Sometimes it is the right thing to do, sometimes not... Read More »
Carlos Pena Should Be the Pittsburgh Pirates' Next Free-Agent Pickup

by Shawn McGrath

It is time for Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington to seize the day. Albert Pujols is headed to West Coast, the Milwaukee Brewers are increasingly pessimistic about ... Read More »
Pittsburgh Pirates: Garrett Jones Should Play First Base

by Diamond Notes

Garrett Jones has led the Pittsburgh Pirates in home runs two of the last three seasons, yet he still battles for a position. It is puzzling to me why the Pirates continue to overlook the asset that Jones is to this club... Read More »
Pedro Alvarez: Should the Pittsburgh Pirates Move Him to First Base?

by Diamond Notes

Pedro Alvarez was the top-rated player entering the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Scouts described him as a polished and poised hitter with power... Read More »

2011 MLB Pre-Season Preview: NL Central -- Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates (2010 record: 57-105) Notable additions: SP Kevin Correia, LF Matt Diaz, SP Scott Olsen, 1B Lyle Overbay Notable subtractions: SP Zach Duke ...