The Pirates announced on Tuesday that they have acquired infielder Steve Lombardozzi from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. It's the second move with the Orioles in as many weeks, as outfielder Travis Snider was shipped to Baltimore last week in exchange for pitcher Stephen Tarpley and a player to be named later. Lombardozzi has received an invite to the Pirates Major League spring training camp. Lombardozzi appeared in just 20 games for the Orioles last year, ... Read More
Pirates trade Travis Snider to Baltimore
The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Travis Snider to the Baltimore Orioles for left-handed pitcher Stephen Tarpley and a player to be named later. Tarpley was the Orioles’ third-round pick in the 2013 MLB draft. The 21-year old played his second professional season at low-A Abedereen in the Orioles system in 2014. In 13 appearances (12 starts), he was 3-5 with a 3.68 ERA. He pitched 66 innings and had 60 strikeouts and 24 walks. Snider was scheduled to make $2.1 million in the ... Read More