Taillon: Would Like To Learn From Burnett
Bob Pompeani caught up with Pirates pitching prospect Jameson Taillon before the start of spring training.
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Bob Pompeani caught up with Pirates pitching prospect Jameson Taillon before the start of spring training.
CBSSports.com baseball writer Jon Heyman joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to give the guys the latest on free agent A.J. Burnett, who will reportedly play next year but is not committed to playing for the Pirates as he previously stated he would be.
Pirates Pitcher A.J. Burnett will pitch in 2014, according to a report.
Bob Pompeani previewed the season with first baseman/outfielder Andrew Lambo.
Dan Zangrilli caught up with Pirates hitting coach Jeff Branson to talk about his approach with Pirates hitters.
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli joined The Cook and Poni Show on Thursday morning.
With the New York Yankees signing 25-year-old Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka to a 7-year $155 million deal, Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined Starkey and Mueller to discuss what deals like this say to the small market teams that couldn't dream of signing a player like this.
Last week, expanded replay was approved by Major League Baseball owners and is set to begin this coming season.
Tab Douglas talked about the Pirates avoiding salary arbitration with several players with Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The Pirates have avoided arbitration with Third Baseman Pedro Alvarez, Reliever Mark Melancon, Outfielder Travis Snider and First Baseman Gaby Sanchez after coming to agreements today.
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Starkey and Mueller to discuss the future for AJ Burnett, the improvement the minor league system has made during his tenure and contributions of players like Starter Edinson Volquez and Outfielder Gregory Polanco.
According to the Indianapolis Indians website, Baseball America's yearly ranking of all the minor league systems in Major League Baseball will have the Pirates at the top of the list for the first time in their 33-year history.
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage joined The Fan Morning Show live from the team's voluntary workouts in Bradenton, FL on Thursday to talk about their preparation for the 2014 season.
Despite taking his career to a whole new level in 2013, MVP Andrew McCutchen is taking part in the workouts and took some time out to talk with John Lembo of The Bradenton Herald about the year he had.
Mercer says the Pirates are looking to start 2014 right where the left off last season.
