Pirates | Two spurn team
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:38:56 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates were in discussions with free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) and Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson this offseason. Both pitchers said they'd rather pitch elsewhere.
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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Rob Biertempfel
Pirates | Taking a look at Dmitri Young
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:41:02 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to work out free-agent 1B Dmitri Young (Nationals) next week at the team's spring training complex.
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Pirates | Made offer to Edwin Jackson
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:23:10 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a three-year offer to SP Edwin Jackson before he signed with the Washington Nationals. The deal was in the range of $10 million per season.
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Pirates | Brian Tallet signs
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:30 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Brian Tallet (Blue Jays) to a minor league deal Friday, Feb. 3. He is not expected to be present at the major league camp in spring training.
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Pirates | Set arbitration date for Casey McGehee
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:38 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates and 3B Casey McGehee will head to an arbitration hearing Feb. 16. McGehee is asking for $2.725 million, while the team has countered with $2.35 million. The two sides will continue to negotiate until the court date.
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Pirates | Juan Cruz signs
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:53:16 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Juan Cruz (Rays) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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Pirates | Tony Sanchez injured in scuffle
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:53:56 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates C Tony Sanchez (jaw) suffered a broken jaw in a bar brawl earlier this offseason. Sanchez appeared to be fully healthy three weeks ago as he worked out at the team's mini-camp in Bradenton, Fla.
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Pirates | Daniel Cabrera signs
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:06:33 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SP Daniel Cabrera (Angels) to a minor league deal Friday, Jan. 27.
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Pirates | Expect dramatic overpay to deal Andrew McCutchen
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:36:32 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington said a team would have to dramatically overpay for the Pirates to consider trading OF Andrew McCutchen.
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Pirates | Chris Leroux may get chance to start
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:22:11 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Chris Leroux could be under consideration for the team's starting rotation, after making four starts in the Dominican Winter League to prove that he is capable of being stretched out.
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Pirates | Casey McGehee, club not far apart
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:49:02 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates and 3B Casey McGehee exchanged arbitration figures Tuesday, Jan. 17. McGehee is asking for $2.725 million, while the club countered with $2.35 million. McGehee made $478,000 in 2011 with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Pirates | Garrett Jones looking for healthy bump in pay
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:48:37 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates and OF Garrett Jones exchanged arbitration figures Tuesday, Jan. 17. Jones is seeking $2.5 million, while the club submitted a figure of $2.25 million. Jones made just $455,000 in 2011.
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Pirates | Evan Meek contract details
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:03:15 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Evan Meek will make $875,000 as part of his one-year deal to avoid arbitration. He will have a chance to make another $25,000 in incentives.
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Pirates | Evan Meek avoids arbitration
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:33:11 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with RP Evan Meek Tuesday, Jan. 17, by agreeing to a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Pirates | Jeff Karstens contract terms
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:02:21 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens will make $3.1 million as part of his one-year deal to avoid arbitration.
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Pirates | Jeff Karstens avoids arbitration
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:44:18 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with SP Jeff Karstens by signing him to a one-year deal.
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Pirates | Six prospects invited
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:24:14 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates invited SP Gerrit Cole, P Michael Crotta, C Tony Sanchez, C Eric Fryer, C Ramon Cabrera and OF Robbie Grossman to spring training.
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Pirates | Joel Hanrahan incentives
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:33:01 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan can make $10,000 each for 40 and 45 games finished in 2012 and another $15,000 each for 50 and 60 games finished.
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Pirates | Avoid arbitration with Charlie Morton
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:04:40 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed SP Charlie Morton to a one-year, $2.445 million deal to avoid salary arbitration Monday, Jan. 16.
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Pirates | More on Joel Hanrahan
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:49:04 -0800
Updating an earlier report, Pittsburgh Pirates CL Joel Hanrahan can earn $50,000 in performance bonuses.
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Pirates | Avoid arbitration with Joel Hanrahan
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:37:02 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with CL Joel Hanrahan and signed him to a one-year, $4.1 million deal.
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Pirates | Chris Resop re-signs
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:05:14 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed RP Chris Resop to a one-year, $850,000 deal Friday, Jan. 13.
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Pirates | Pedro Alvarez working out
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:58:48 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez is hitting in the cage Thursday, Jan. 12, and appears to be in great shape, relaxed and confident.
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Pirates | Doug Slaten added
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:01:27 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Doug Slaten (Nationals) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Jan. 11.
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Pirates | Charlie Morton update
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:04:21 -0800
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (hip) is jogging and throwing long toss at the team's mini-camp. His rehab is on schedule.
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Pirates | Not interested in Vicente Padilla
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:58:12 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't going to scout free-agent SP Vicente Padilla (Dodgers) in Nicaragua next week, as was previously reported.
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Pirates | Terms on three
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:38:13 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Anderson Hernandez will earn $500,000 if he makes the major league roster. RP Logan Kensing will make $675,000 if he makes the major league roster. C Jose Morales will make $650,000 if he's on the major league roster. Morales can request his release if he's not on the major league roster March 31 and again May 15.
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Pirates | Logan Kensing signs
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:09:01 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Logan Kensing (Yankees) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Jan. 4.
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Pirates | Yoenis Cespedes drawing interest
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:18:12 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to bid for OF Yoenis Cespedes when he is eligible for free agency later this month.
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Pirates | Unlikely to bring back Paul Maholm
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:15:45 -0800
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had discussions with free-agent SP Paul Maholm (Pirates), but team sources have said it is unlikely Maholm will be brought back.
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