Worth a read.

On benching Brendan Ryan: "You know, we stuck with him last year because we felt like we were going to give him every opportunity and quite frankly, we had every opportunity to give him every opportunity. If that makes any sense. I'm saying it without saying it."

Posted at minorleagueball.com, some good discussion on what type of players we can expect the Pirates to Pick.

As a ridiculous mark for Kyle Waldrop, I was perusing the minor league boxscores just now when I did a mega-happy triple take at the Indians': Kyle Waldrop STARTED? Sheeeeeeeeit, he ain't done that for a long time. And not just that, but his heavy-ass sinker was playing like it's "supposed to"?!: 11 groundball outs, 3 Ks, 1 BB, 2 hits, 0 runs in 6 2/3. Man-o-man, would I love to see him make it after all. Anyone know if this is a one-off spot start or a decision to move him into the rotation?

Adam Dunn’s Failed Experiment by Dave Cameron - April 15, 2013 Very interesting article IMO

Click the links to the other videos to see even more impressive curveballs. In honor of his start tomorrow, I feel this needed to be posted.

He has 2 Expidite matters... and grow some home runs! Beat Em' Bucs™¿

11. Starling Marte, Pirates It's hard to ignore the tantalization of upside, particularly when you compound the effects of a bat speed from a player with a projectable frame. Strong legs and strong hands can take a player a long way.