Clint Barmes has been placed on the 15-day DL with a left groin strain (retroactive to 6/30). Michael Martinez has been recalled from AAA Indianapolis. Bill Brink of the PG reports the injury is serious, but doesn't require surgery. MRI showed groin pulled off the bone, Barmes said. No surgery, but out 4-6 weeks. #Pirates just made move official. — Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) July 6, 2014 In 42 games with the Pirates this season, Barmes has posted a .239/.284/.604 split with four doubles and ... Read More