Jesse Chavez, RP, Tampa Bay Rays

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Rays | Like Chavez's upside
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:14:04 -0800

The Tampa Tribune's Tony Fabrizio reports Tampa Bay Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said the team likes RP Jesse Chavez's upside and feels he has "swing-and-miss stuff."

Rays | Agree to trade Iwamura
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:35:06 -0800

Updating multiple reports, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to trade 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for P Jesse Chavez, according to multiple major league sources.

Pirates | J. Chavez suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:55:42 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jesse Chavez allowed two runs on two hits in one-third of an inning Saturday, June 20, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. He was tagged with the loss, falling to 0-3 on the season.

Pirates | Chavez wins final pen spot
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:18:07 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jesse Chavez won the final spot in the bullpen.

Pirates | Agree to terms with 22
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:20:07 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to one-year deals with 3B Andy LaRoche, SS Brian Bixler, IF Luis Cruz, C Robinzon Diaz, C Jason Jaramillo, OF Steve Pearce, OF Nyjer Morgan, OF Brandon Moss, OF Jose Tabata, P Jesse Chavez, P David Davidson, SP Phil Dumatrait, SP Tom Gorzelanny, SP Jeff Karstens, P Evan Meek, SP Ross Ohlendorf, P Romulo Sanchez, SP Jeff Sues, RP Ron Uviedo and RP Virgil Vasquez Wednesday, March 4. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Pirates | Large number of players expected for minicamp
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:56:54 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports 17 pitchers, four catchers and seven position players are expected to attend the team's minicamp this week in Bradenton, Fla. Pitchers attending include Paul Maholm, Zach Duke, Ian Snell, Tom Gorzelanny, Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens, Jimmy Barthmaier, Matt Capps, John Grabow, T.J. Beam, Sean Burnett, Jesse Chavez, Evan Meek, Dave Davidson, Jeff Sues, Donnie Veal and Daniel McCutchen. Phil Dumatrait (shoulder) will be there, although his recent shoulder setback will keep him from pitching. Catchers Ryan Doumit, Jason Jaramillo, Robinzon Diaz and Steve Lerud are expected to attend, as well as outfielders Brandon Moss, Nyjer Morgan, Steve Pearce and Andrew McCutchen, and infielders Andy LaRoche, Brian Bixler and Neil Walker.

Pirates | Chavez to play winter ball in Dominican Republic
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:29:00 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Jesse Chavez will play Dominican winter ball in the offseason.

Pirates | Chavez's contract purchased
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:09:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased the contract of P Jesse Chavez Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Pirates | Chavez a candidate for callup
Mon, 12 May 2008 23:48:16 -0700

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP prospect Jesse Chavez may be a candidate for callup from Triple-A Indianapolis. In 22 1/3 innings, he has given up four earned runs, 10 hits and five walks, the hits and walks stats being key for relievers. He also has struck out 23, thanks to a good fastball and slider.

Pirates | J. Chavez assigned to minor league camp
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:41:26 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have assigned P Jesse Chavez to their minor league camp.

Pirates | Chavez reassigned
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:45:46 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned P Jesse Chavez to minor league camp.

Pirates | Chavez impresses top brass
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:10:37 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Jim Rodenbush reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jesse Chavez has allowed no runs in three innings of work during the team's spring camp. "We have high hopes for him," Pirates general manager David Littlefield said. "It's still early for him. He's not on the 40-man roster. But we wanted to bring him here and see how he responds in a little bigger venue. He's done well."

Pirates | Battle for bullpen spots
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:33:11 -0800

According to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the final three spots for the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen are up for grabs. One spot is expected to go to RP Dan Kolb despite his minor-league contract, and another spot will go to whoever loses the battle to become the fifth starter. The third and final spot will be won by either P Josh Sharpless, P Jonah Bayliss, P Brian Rogers, P Juan Perez or P Jesse Chavez.

Pirates | Chavez invited to spring camp
Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:56:24 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates invited RP Jesse Chavez to spring camp.

Pirates | Chavez to play in Arizona Fall League
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:41:55 -0700

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jesse Chavez will play for the Grand Canyon team in the Arizona Fall League once the 2006 season concludes.

Pirates | Pirates acquire J. Chavez from Rangers
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:27:12 -0700

ESPNews reports the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired minor league prospect P Jesse Chavez from the Texas Rangers Monday, July 31. Chavez is a relief pitcher who will turn 23 in August and had 70 strikeouts in 59 innings pitched for Double-A Frisco.