Day two of the annual MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida have concluded and the Pirates still have not made any moves, but they are trying to put some things into motion. Today was also the day that the GIBBY awards were handed out and a few are coming back to the steel city.
- Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Pirates have resumed talks with free agent 1B, James Loney.
Pirates are resuming talks here about possibly signing James Loney.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 10, 2013
- Yesterday, news broke that the Pirates were looking into P Bronson Arroyo and met with his agent. Today, it looks like Arroyo won’t be in Pittsburgh for the upcoming season as reported by C. Trent Rosecrans of the the Cincinnati Enquirer.
told the #Pirates are probably out Arroyo
— ctrent (@ctrent) December 10, 2013
- There could be news about A.J. Burnett, though. Travis Sawchik of the Trib is reporting Burnett’s agent is in Orlando.
- Jon Heyman of CBS later reported that Burnett is still “Torn” about his decision.
For what it’s worth, AJ Burnett’s agent is flying to Orlando this afternoon. I don’t know if he has a meeting planned with Huntington
— Travis Sawchik (@Sawchik_Trib) December 10, 2013
A.J. Burnett remains “torn” about whether to pitch in 2014, says friend. could be bucs, but orioles closer for MD resident.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 11, 2013
- Jon Morosi reports that Justin Wilson could be on the trading block and the Pirates are willing to listen to offers.
Pirates have been overwhelmed by trade interest in reliever Justin Wilson and are willing to listen, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 10, 2013
With Wilson’s track record, a trade for him could land the Pirates a valuable piece that they are searching for.
- In his daily Q&A with the media in Orlando, Neal Huntington told Bill Brink of the PG that the Bucs are willing to land a free agent for a 3+ year contract.
Huntington said #Pirates are willing to go 3-plus yrs for a free agent. “If we find the right player and the right deal, absolutely.”
— Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) December 10, 2013
- Neal Huntington told reporters that there is a small chance that Gregory Polanco makes the Pirates opening day roster. The OF has spent most of his time playing CF and will work at all three positions in AAA Indianapolis before coming up in RF for the open spot.
“It’s going to be awfully hard for us to see Gregory Polanco ready based on what we saw last year, said Huntington. “Based on what we saw this winter, more-so than what we see next spring,”
- MLB.com’s GIBBY (Greatness In Baseball Yearly) awards were handed out today as the Pirates won in three categories as voted on by the fans
– Francisco Liriano ousted Mariano Rivera for Comeback Player of the Year (His third victory in this category this year).
– Mark Melancon was named the Setup Player of the Year.
– The Pirates magical run to break the 20 year streak and reach their first playoff appearance since 1992 was named the Storyline of the Year with over 10 million votes by the fans.
Pirates manager, Clint Hurdle was present at the meetings to accept the awards for the team and two honorees.
Stay tuned to PSN all week as we will keep you updated with the Pirates in Orlando at the 2013 MLB Winter Meetings.
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