The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right-handed pitcher Joe Martinez for assignment to open up a spot for newly signed pitcher Kevin Correia.
The team also announced 4 non-roster invitations to Spring Training: Tyler Yates (who signed a Minor League deal), Jeff Clement, Rudy Owens and Justin Wilson.
Information from Jenifer Lagosch of MLB.com was used in this [...]
12/22/10
According to the Associated Press, the Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled top outfield prospect Jose Tabata. He was hitting .308 with 3 home runs and 25 stolen bases at Triple-A Indianapolis.
Yesterday, the Pirates made a few roster moves – they designated Jack Taschner for assignment and they optioned first baseman Jeff Clement. The team also called [...]
06/09/10
According to the Detroit Free Press, Pepsi got together with a few of MLB’s superstars and created a commerial touting the company’s Refresh Project that donates money “to fund refreshing ideas that change the world.” You can see the video here:
My favorite line is the one at the end where Alfonso Soriano of the Cubs [...]
05/04/10
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in free-agent outfielder/second baseman Kelly Johnson
Johnson provides the Pirates the flexibility to play multiple infield and outfield positions. One suggestion by the Post-Gazetts is by having, “Johnson as an option in right, they could move Garrett Jones to first base if Jeff Clement falters.”
Other free [...]
12/16/09