Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington went on MLB Network Tuesday night to discuss the state of the club and the direction that they are going. Thanks to the club's elevated play on the field, Huntington has found it easier than it has before to get into discussions with other agents and teams because the Pirates aren't seen as a bottom feeder anymore. Other players have found more interest with the organization thanks to their 182-142 record over the past two seasons and ... Read More
Pirates acquire Antonio Bastardo from Phillies
Robert Murray of MLB Daily Rumors — the one who first reported the Francisco Liriano signing yesterday — has reported the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-hander reliever Antonio Bastardo from the Phillies in exchange for minor league pitcher Joely Rodriguez. Source: #Phillies trade LHP Antonio Bastardo to the #Pirates. — Robert Murray (@RobertMurrayMLB) December 10, 2014 Jon Heyman of CBS Sports also reports the trade. pirates acquire antonio bastardo from phils — Jon ... Read More
MLB Winter meetings Day 2 recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their mark on Day 2 of the 2014 MLB Winter Meetings in re-signing Francisco Liriano to a 3-year/$39 million contract, pending a physical. While it has not been confirmed with the team: Huntington did not confirm Liriano agreeing to terms. "We are cautiously optimistic," he said. — Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) December 10, 2014 The two sides seem to be extremely close to finalizing things. Liriano in agreement with #Pirates on three-year, $39M deal. ... Read More
Sanchez sent home from Dominican League
Pirates Triple-A catcher Tony Sanchez has been cut by his Dominican Winter League team and sent home as reported by John Dreker of Pirates Prospects. Tony Sanchez was sent home from the Dominican for poor play. Hit .100 in 10 gms, 2 E's 2-for-12 throwing out runners H/T @kmthomp29 #Pirates— John Dreker (@JohnDreker) December 9, 2014 Sanchez — the Pirates #1 pick (4th overall) in the 2009 draft — hit .100 in 10 games while committing two errors behind the plate and only throwing ... Read More
Pirates re-sign Liriano
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first major move of the Winter Meetings as they are finalizing re-signing left-handed starter Francisco Liriano to a 3-year/$39 million contract as first reported by Robert Murray of MLB Daily Rumors. Source: Francisco Liriano to the #Pirates on a three-year, $39 million deal. — Robert Murray (@RobertMurrayMLB) December 9, 2014 This comes as a bit of a surprise because Liriano decided to sign before the market had been fully established with the ... Read More
MLB Winter Meetings Day 1 recap
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