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Team Notebook: Pittsburgh Pirates News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Pirates | A.J. Burnett deal gaining steam Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:37:39 -0800 The Pittsburgh Pirates are gaining traction in a deal for New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett. The two teams are a few million apart in how much of Burnett's $33 million owed to him the next two years the Yankees will take on. Comment (0) | Share: Pirates | Pedro Alvarez, Alex Presley will get first crack at spots Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:11:53 -0800 Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez and OF Alex Presley will get first crack at their respective positions when spring camp opens up, but manager Clint Hurdle said the players will have to prove they belong in those spots. Comment (0) | Share: Pirates | Going after A.J. Burnett? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:42:39 -0800 The Pittsburgh Pirates may be interested in trading for New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett. Pittsburgh is clearly looking for more help in their rotation. The two sides have had talks but the conversations have not progressed, according to a major league source. Burnett wants to stay in the Bronx, but the Yanks would like to clear payroll to re-sign 3B Eric Chavez and possibly add another designated hitter. Burnett's contract includes a limited no-trade clause; he can block a trade to 10 teams, but not the Pirates. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: 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. Comment (0) | Share: |
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