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Pirates | Three designated for assignment
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:51 -0800

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates designated SP Jeff Karstens, C Robinzon Diaz and P Justin Thomas for assignment Friday, Nov. 20.


Pirates | Five added to roster
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:21 -0800

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates added P Brad Lincoln, P Bryan Morris, P Ramon Aguero, P Chris Jakubauskas and OF Gorkys Hernandez to their 40-man roster Friday, Nov. 20, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft.


Pirates | Tabata dazzles in final AFL game
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:34 -0800

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata collected six hits in his Arizona Fall League finale Thursday, Nov. 19, to raise his average to .392, which was good for third best in the league.


Pirates | Meek, Ascanio activated
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:59:38 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Pittsburgh Pirates activated RPs Evan Meek (oblique) and Jose Ascanio (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Nov. 17.


Pirates | Tabata collects three hits Tuesday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:53:18 -0800

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata went 3-for-5 with an RBI in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 17, to raise his average to .359 and extending his league leading hit total to 39.


Pirates | Ascanio update
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:55:40 -0800

Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jose Ascanio (shoulder) has had no setbacks from shoulder surgery yet. He's expected to miss eight or nine months, which puts him back around May or June.


Pirates | Hansen progressing
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:50:50 -0800

Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Craig Hansen (neck) received good news in a checkup last week. The nerve, which needed to regenerate, has moved closer to the muscle in his neck that needs to be strengthened. He's still unlikely to be ready for spring training, but it's a sign he may be able to return in 2010.


Pirates | Unlikely to pursue Ohman this year
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:38:23 -0800

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not expected to pursue free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers) this offseason, even though acquiring a left-handed reliever is one of the team's top priorities, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Ohman has a history of shoulder injuries and talks between both sides ended on a sour note last year.


Pirates | 2010 payroll expected to be approximately $32 million
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:37:57 -0800

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a payroll of approximately $32 million next season, allowing them to pursue one or two free agents, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. However, they aren't expected to sign anyone right away. "We're going to be aggressive, in terms of getting our interest level out to players," general manager Neal Huntington said. "But I don't think we'll be stepping up to the podium too often in November or December; it's more likely to be January, as guys fall into that value category that we're willing to pay." One player who could interest the Pirates is free-agent OF Rick Ankiel (Cardinals), who earned $2.825 million last year.


Pirates | May be interested in Hendrickson, Wright
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:15:29 -0800

The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to show in free-agent Ps Mark Hendrickson (Orioles) and RP Jamey Wright (Royals), according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.


Pirates | Team was unwilling to part with Duke or Maholm for Hardy
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:41:48 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Milwaukee Brewers wanted either SP Zach Duke or SP Paul Maholm from the Pittsburgh Pirates, instead of C Ryan Doumit, in a proposed trade for SS J.J. Hardy, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com. The Pirates rejected the offer and the Brewers later dealt Hardy to the Minnesota Twins.


Pirates | Discussed trade for Hardy
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:10:46 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Pittsburgh Pirates discussed a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy in exchange for C Ryan Doumit, according to major league sources. However, the Brewers preferred to acquire OF Carlos Gomez.


Pirates | Tabata on fire
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:23:21 -0800

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata is hitting .361 with 17 RBIs in 97 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League.


Pirates | Young to utility role
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:10:40 -0800

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Karen Price reports Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said 2B Delwyn Young will play a utility role this season.


Pirates | Tabata staying hot
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:32:50 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata had two singles in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 12, and has six multi-hit games in his last 10 contests.


Pirates | Doumit drawing interest
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:23:48 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Pittsburgh Pirates C Ryan Doumit drew interest from several teams during this week's general managers' meetings, according to multiple major league sources. The Pirates might not hesitate to trade him for the right deal.


Pirates | Interested in Igarashi
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:26:43 -0800

NPB Tracker reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in RP Ryota Igarashi.


Pirates | Karstens qualifies as Super Two
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:19:17 -0800

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration.


Pirates | Outrighted players' assignments revealed
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:18:54 -0800

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SPs Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker were assigned outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, and C Steve Lerud was assigned outright to Double-A Altoona, according to USAToday.com.


Pirates | Three outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:37 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted SP Virgil Vasquez, C Steve Lerud and SP Eric Hacker to the minors Friday, Nov. 6.


Pirates | D'Arnaud has three hits Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:56:10 -0800

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SS Chase D'Arnaud had three hits, including a double, and scored twice in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.


Pirates | Tabata knocks in two Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:55:54 -0800

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata had two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5, and now leads the league in hits with 29.


Pirates | Tabata collects three hits Wednesday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:57 -0800

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata went 3-for-5 with an RBI in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4.


Pirates | Iwamura interested in deal
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:10:41 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Akinori Iwamura said he's interested in exploring a long-term deal with the team.


Pirates | Iwamura will start, may hit second
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:44:18 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Akinori Iwamura will be the starting second baseman, and the team has already discussed having him hit second.


Pirates | Young to bench
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:44:07 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B/OF Delwyn Young will return to a bench role after the acquisition of 2B Akinori Iwamura.


Pirates | LaRoche staying at third
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:52 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Andy LaRoche will remain at third base after the acquisition of 2B Akinori Iwamura.


Pirates | To approach Iwamura about extension
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:36:13 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said the team will approach 2B Akinori Iwamura about a contract extension after the team exercised his $4.85 million option for 2010.


Pirates | Jones hit better with no one on
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:08:48 -0800

Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Garrett Jones hit .330 with the bases empty and was just 10-for-66 (.152) with runners in scoring position in 2009.


Pirates | Likely to acquire another player in Iwamura deal
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:07:19 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will likely get another player with 2B Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for RP Jesse Chavez.


Pirates | Will acquire Iwamura
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:39:44 -0800

Updating a previous item, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays. However, it is unknown what the Rays will receive in return.


Pirates | Could acquire Iwamura
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:39:14 -0800

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates could be close to working out a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2B Akinori Iwamura. The Rays have been looking at a potential sign-and-trade deal, where they can sign Iwamura and trade him to another team so that they are not on the hook for the buyout of his option. An announcement of a deal could come as early as Tuesday, Nov. 3.


Pirates | Veal named AFL Pitcher of the Week
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:06:41 -0800

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Donnie Veal was named the Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 1. He did not allow a run in two starts during the week, giving up only five hits to go along with two walks and seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. Veal leads starters in the AFL with a 0.71 ERA and is tied for the league lead in wins with two.


Pirates | Veal has good AFL start
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:44:13 -0800

MLB.com's Josh Jackson reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Donnie Veal allowed two hits and struck out five over four shutout innings Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Arizona Fall League. He's now 2-0 with a 0.71 ERA.


Pirates | Alvarez, Lincoln unlikely to be recalled before June
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:26:38 -0800

John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are unlikely to recall 3B Pedro Alvarez or SP Brad Lincoln from the minor leagues before June 2010 under any circumstance.


Pirates | Garcia added to staff
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:13:54 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have named Carlos Garcia as their new first base coach and infield instructor.


Pirates | Thomas claimed off waivers
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:16:52 -0700

Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed P Justin Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners Thursday, Oct. 29.


Pirates | New High-A affiliate
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:59:58 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will buy the high-A Sarasota club from the Cincinnati Reds.


Pirates | Tabata drives in six Tuesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:10:53 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata homered, doubled and knocked in six runs in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 27.


Pirates | Trying to re-sign Yates
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:02:28 -0700

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Chuck Finder reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to re-sign RP Tyler Yates.


Pirates | Krebs earns save Monday
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:02:30 -0700

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Eric Krebs recorded his first save of the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 26.


Pirates | Yates waived
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:39:03 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates requested outright waivers on RP Tyler Yates Monday, Oct. 26, and Yates elected to enter free agency.


Pirates | McCutchen named Rookie of the Year
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:42:57 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen was named Baseball America's 2009 Major League Rookie of the Year. He hit .286 with 26 doubles, nine triples, 12 home runs, 54 RBIs, 22 stolen bases and a .364 on-base percentage in 108 games.


Pirates | Tabata records three hits Tuesday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:22:09 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata had three hits, including a pair of triples, two RBIs and two runs scored in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 20.


Pirates | Bautista, Hansen outrighted
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:32:56 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted RPs Denny Bautista and Craig Hansen to the minors Tuesday, Oct. 20.


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