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 »