According to multiple sources, including Chuck Finder at the Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with their 2010 1st round pick, Jameson Taillon. SI.com's Jon Heyman is reporting the signing bonus is a bit more than $5 million. more »

With only a short time remaining until the midnight deadline to sign 2010 MLB Draft picks passes, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly agreed to terms with 2nd round pick, HS RHP Stetson Allie, and 15th round pick, former Arizona State SS Drew Maggi. Jen Langosch of the Pirates recently confirmed the reports via her Twitter page (@LangoschMLB). more »

On the eve of free agency, I come to talk about the Penguins. The signings, the draft, and the free agents. The Pens have a bright future and I like what I see so far, but they will once again need more to get over the hump next season. I want to add, I think they will. I also come to apologize for the recent lack of posting. I currently have a ton going on in my life. I will write more down below, but essentially, an opportunity came along I couldn't pass up. more »

The Pirates had an impressive Day 2 of the draft. The focus seemed to be on young talented arms, with rounds 4-8 solely centered on high school prospects. A majority of those selections focused of strong arm high school pitchers with commitments to big… more »

The first day of the MLB draft has come and gone. All the mock drafts can now be put aside and the focus can be directed towards analysis of the selections. The Pirates selected four players on Day 1 and each pick will be heavily scrutinized as the Pir… more »

Did the Pirates trade McClouth to be able spend top dollars in the draft and to help sign Miguel Sano? Will the Pirates select yet another pitcher in this draft, hoping to break a string of first round busts? Will the Pirates sacrifice talent and sign a cheap prospect in the first round? These are just a few of the questions circling around the Pirates today as they get ready for today's draft. This draft can go so many directions, I am going crazy at the different scenarios! more »

Pirates President Frank Coonelly chated with Pirate fans today on the Buccos website to answer any burning questions surrounding the team. This is the second draft under President Coonelly and if the 2008 draft is any indication of his management style, Pirate fans have a lot to be excited about! The focus of the chat centered on the future of the team and what to expect in this year's draft. more »

Yesterday, I emphasized on the importance of striking gold in the draft, the importance of selecting players that fit the system and end up being diamonds in the rough. I know you are asking yourself, what makes this Pirates draft any different than the… more »

While sitting in my recliner this morning watching the replay of the Pirates game from last night, I thought to myself, what is going to turn this team around? I pondered about the other two professional teams in the ‘Burgh and how they went from some years of struggles to greatness. Then it hit me, the Pirates need to find some luck in the draft. I use the word luck is because that is all it takes to leave 16 losing seasons in the rear view mirror. more »