Pictures From Minor League Camp, Part I

by Charlie Wilmoth on Mar 14, 2010 3:50 PM EDT

Here are some photos from minor league camp by WTM, whose excellent Pirate Player Profiles site is the single best resource for information about Pirates minor leaguers. WTM just sent me a bunch more of these, and I'll post them in installments over the next 24 hours or so.

This is Rudy Owens, who I assume needs no introduction. After a huge year at West Virginia, Owens could begin the season at either Bradenton or Altoona. Below the jump: Jarek Cunningham, Exicardo Cayonez, Brock Holt and Aaron Baker.

Here's Jarek Cunningham, the infielder who's coming back from an ACL tear. He'll probably be at Class A+ Bradenton after missing all of last season.

This is Exicardo Cayonez, an 18-year-old outfielder who posted an .820 OPS for the Pirates' Venezuelan team last year. Cayonez received a $400,000 bonus to sign with the Bucs in 2008.

This is Brock Holt, the Bucs' 2009 9th-round pick out of Rice. He hit well down the stretch last year at State College and will probably be the starting shortstop next year at West Virginia.

Finally, we have Aaron Baker, the Bucs' 2009 11th-rounder out of Oklahoma. He'll be West Virginia's starting first baseman.

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looks like I'm going to have to hed down to Charelston to watch me some prospects

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by WVPiratesfan on Mar 14, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

Uviedo was signed by who?

Signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

by IAPiratesFan on Mar 14, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

jean machi

did some imploding aganst the Yanks

by BurgherKing on Mar 14, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

Not sure I like the way Cunningham's leaving that knee right out there.

It should be surrounded by a group of armed guards. With dogs. And there should be a a potential knee door with him at all times.

Just in case.

by Vlad on Mar 14, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Nice shots, WTM.

I’m surprised by how little Baker is. I always pictured him bigger, for some reason.

Do you think Holt can handle short?

by Vlad on Mar 14, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Baker, that was my thought too, Vlad. I looked him up and he’s listed at 6’2" 220, which he certainly doesn’t look to be in that photo. Maybe the helmet is gigantic.

by Charlie Wilmoth on Mar 14, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions