Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego is winding down and the Pirates have their sights set on making a significant move while they're there. The Pirates have made it clear that they are in on free agent Francisco Liriano, who helped lead the team to back-to-back playoff appearances. Other free agents like this year's NL Wild Card starter Edinson Volquez remain on the table as well, along with other names. The Pirates are one of many teams in on these names, along with the Twins, ... Read More
Pirates claim Lindblom from A’s
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington announced Monday that the organization has claimed right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom off waivers from Oakland. Lindblom went 4-3 with a 5.79 ERA in 17 appearances (16 starts) this past season with Triple-A Sacramento with 60 strikeouts and 26 walks in 84 innings. He also made one start for the A’s on April 2 vs. Cleveland and had a no-decision (4.2ip/2r). The 27-year-old Lindblom was originally selected by the Dodgers in the second round of the 2008 ... Read More
Pirates sign Clayton Richard
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed pitcher Clayton Richard to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League spring training. Since making it to the Majors in 2008, Richard has posted a career record of 46-47 with a 4.33 ERA in 147 appearances (129 starts) with 480 strikeouts and 263 walks in 773.1 innings. Last year, he went a combined 1-2 with a 5.91 ERA (21.1ip/14er) in four starts last year between Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Reno in the Diamondbacks minor ... Read More
Pirates non-tender two players
The Pirates have tendered contracts to all players without contracts on the 40-man roster except for two. Gaby Sanchez, who was DFA'd earlier in the week, was non-tendered making him a free agent. RHP Chaz Roe was also non-tendered opening up a spot on the 40-man roster. Roe could still be signed to a minor league contract as reported by Rob Biertempfel of the Trib. Roe was non-tendered, making him FA, but GM Neal Huntington hopes to re-sign him to minor league contract with ST invite. — Rob ... Read More
Pirates pushing for Liriano
The Pirates are making Francisco Liriano a high priority as the offseason works it's way towards the winter meetings. Chris Cotello of MLB Daily Dish reports the Pirates are prioritizing re-signing Liriano. However, no deal is close yet. Sources: #Pirates are prioritizing re-signing Francisco Liriano. http://t.co/k6oXTN4p7j — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 1, 2014 Source: Nothing appears imminent between #Pirates and Liriano, though team is trying hard to re-sign him. — ... Read More
Pirates acquire Sean Rodriguez from Rays; DFA Gaby Sanchez
The Pittsburgh Pirates added what could be a nice bench piece on Monday and in the process cut ties with one half of their first base platoon the past couple of seasons. The Bucs have acquired infielder Sean Rodriguez from the Tampa Rays in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. In a corresponding move, first baseman Gaby Sanchez has been designated for assignment to clear roster space. The 29-year old Rodriguez was designated for assignment by the Rays last ... Read More
Pirates Top 10 games of 2014
There are many things we should be thankful for this holiday season. For Pirates fans, it was another season above .500 and playoff appearance. The fine folks and I at PSN put together our top 10 games of the 2014 season. 10) Payback against Milwaukee - June 6th The Pirates put 15 runs on the board against the Brewers in the first game against them at PNC Park since the Easter Sunday brawl. Russell Martin went 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI and Andrew McCutchen and Jordy Mercer provided ... Read More
Former Pirates Giles, Schmidt on 2015 HOF ballot
Former Pirates Brian Giles and Jason Schmidt have been named to the 2015 Hall of Fame ballot which is voted on by the BBWAA. Giles was acquired from the Indians in 1998 for Ricardo Rincon and spent 4 1/2 seasons in Pittsburgh before being sent to San Diego for Jason Bay, Oliver Perez and minor leaguer Corey Stewart. While with the Pirates, Giles posted a slash line of .308/.426/.591 and an OPS of 1.018 with 165 HR, 174 doubles, 26 triples and 506 RBI in 715 games played. Giles is most ... Read More
Pirates not done shopping
The Pirates and General Manager Neal Huntington still have some work ahead of them this offseason as they don't appear to be finished in free agency, but it could be some time before any more moves are made. The lack of free agent signings shouldn't come as a shock to anyone due to the fact that the market really hasn't been established yet for pitching. Big names like Max Scherzer and John Lester haven't signed creating a logjam for other pitchers behind them seeking smaller ... Read More
Pirates trade Ike Davis to Oakland
Just a few days after designating first baseman Ike Davis for assignment, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a minor trade on Sunday by sending Davis to the Oakland A’s. In exchange, the Pirates and A’s swapped International bonus slot money. The Pirates acquired bonus slot 27, from Oakland, which is worth $501,900. The Pirates can combine that with its own slot, just above Oakland’s, and spend a little more on the international market. The A’s got international slot No. 86 ($232,000) from ... Read More