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Pirates Sign Justin Wilson
The Pirates have signed Justin Wilson, their fifth-round pick out of Fresno State. Wilson wasn't one of my favorites of the Pirates' top ten draft picks--he has good stuff for a lefty, but poor control--but at least he's a starting pitcher. The Pirates need starting pitching prospects...
Two Days Until the Signing Deadline
The signing deadline for draft picks is in two days, and the Pirates still have way too many interesting picks unsigned. Here's the talk: -P- Eric from Baseball Digest Daily wrote to me a couple days ago about this, but I haven't had time to draw attention to it. Anyway, his interview with...
Draft and Low Minors Roundup: Pirates Still Talking to Alvarez
The Bucs are still in talks with Pedro Alvarez, which is no surprise--it isn't exactly unusual for Scott Boras clients to wait until the last possible second before signing. If the Pirates had signed Alvarez already, it probably would've been because they overpaid. Fifth rounder Justin Wilson, one...
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