Sunday, October 18, 2020

News & Notes: Slow Week

 Notes:

  • LHP Miguel Del Pozo has opted for free agency. In five games for the Pirates, he lasted 3-2/3 IP with a 17.18 ERA.
  • Per Jason Mackey of the Post Gazette, Ben Cherington may have shook up the FO a bit but will leave the coaching staff intact for next season.
They're baaaaack...
  • It's confirmed: the Pirates will have the #1 pick in the upcoming draft. Let the Kumar Rocker frenzy begin! BTW, prior #1 overall picks for the Pirates were RHPs Gerrit Cole, Bryan Bullington, & Kris Benson along w/3B Jeff King. Here, btw, are Pittsburgh's Top 30 Prospects currently per MLB.com. Additionally, the FO has inked a boatload of international players this year.
  • PNC Park's new 2021 starting times: 6:35 PM on weekdays before Memorial Day & after Labor Day and 1:05 PM for all Sunday games. The Pirates think it'll make it easier for schoolkids to attend.
  • David Adler of MLB.com selected the best players from Puerto Rico - guess who is number one?

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