The Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of players in winter ball this year, with the large majority playing in Australia, Colombia and Puerto Rico. They also lost numerous players during the winter season, either through waivers or the minor league Rule 5 draft. It was a busy winter if you include everyone. We will just focus here on the players still in the system. Here’s a breakdown by each country.
Australia
Starting in Australia, where the most action went on, the Pirates sent six players to the Sydney Blue Sox.
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