The Pittsburgh Pirates signing of Juan Nicasio may seem all too familiar to Pirates fans. Nicasio is a hard throwing reliever with a high strikeout rate. He’s had control issues in the past. He was acquired for next to nothing (one year, $3 million deal). Last season Arquimedes Caminero fit that mold. Before Caminero it was Mark Melancon – though Joel Hanrahan was decent return at the time. Before Melancon is was Jason Grilli. If there is one thing general manager Neal Huntington and ... Read More
Pirates sign P Juan Nicasio
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first free agent signing of significance of the offseason on Thursday, adding some depth in the bullpen. The Pirates inked a deal with right-hander Juan Nicasio on a one-year deal. As of writing, financial terms were not disclosed. Nicasio, who has pitched for the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers in five MLB seasons, is coming off a pretty solid season in Los Angeles a year ago when he posted a 3.86 ERA in 53 appearances (one start) out of the ... Read More