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 Chris Jakubauskas - RNov. 20 - 4:48 pm et
Pirates claimed RHP Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from the Mariners.
Jakubauskas posted a 5.32 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 35 appearances (eight starts) with the Mariners this season while battling a few shoulder issues. He turns 31 in December, but the Bucs are desperate for pitching.
 Brad Lincoln - SNov. 20 - 4:46 pm et
Pirates purchased the contracts of RHP Brad Lincoln, RHP Ramon Augero, RHP Bryan Morris and OF Gorkys Hernandez.
The players are now protected from the Rule 5 Draft and are also members of the Pirates' 40-man roster. Lincoln, 24, posted a 3.37 ERA and 107/28 K/BB ratio this season between Double-A and Triple-A.
 Craig Hansen - RNov. 16 - 4:22 pm et
Craig Hansen (neck) received good news in a check-up last week.
Hansen, out since April with a nerve issue that caused spasms in his neck, finally got a positive report. The problematic nerve has moved closer to the muscle in his neck that needs to be strengthened. Although Hansen is doubtful to be ready for spring training, he could return at some point next season.
Source: MLB.com
 Jose Ascanio - RNov. 16 - 4:17 pm et
Jose Ascanio (shoulder surgery) has experienced no setbacks, according to Pirates GM Neal Huntington.
Ascanio underwent surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He is expected to need eight-to-nine months of rehab, which would keep him on the shelf until at least early June. The Pirates probably can't count on him in 2010.
Source: MLB.com
 Ryan Doumit - CNov. 14 - 2:20 pm et
According to FOXSports.com, the Brewers didn't want Ryan Doumit in exchange for J.J. Hardy.
They weren't interested in Matt Capps, either. Instead, the Brewers asked for one of two left-handed starters, Zach Duke or Paul Maholm. The Pirates declined, so the the Brewers went on to trade Hardy to the Twins in exchange for 23-year-old center fielder Carlos Gomez. It's clear that the Pirates are willing to swap Doumit in the right package. The 28-year-old catcher is set to earn $3.55 million in 2010 and $5.1 million in 2011, with club options for two additional seasons.
Source: FOXSports.com
 Delwyn Young - 2BNov. 13 - 8:52 am et
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington indicated Thursday that Delwyn Young will work in a utility role next season.
Young picked up a good amount of starts at second base in '09 after Freddy Sanchez was dealt to the Giants. But the Bucs picked up Akinori Iwamura last week, pushing Young back into a utility role heading into next season. "We do still think he can be more than just a role player," Huntington said after the deal. "But for us, right now, he is a role player - and a very good one."
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
 Ryan Doumit - CNov. 12 - 10:21 pm et
According to FOXSports.com, Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit drew interest from several teams at the GM meetings this week.
Some sources in the industry believe the Pirates wouldn't hesitate to move the 28-year-old Doumit if an attractive offer comes along. He hit .250/.299/.414 this season with 10 home runs and 38 RBI in 280 at-bats, and many major league scouts believe he can play the outfield and first base. He is set to earn $3.55 million in 2010 and $5.1 million in 2011.
Source: FOXSports.com
 Andrew McCutchen - OFNov. 12 - 4:47 pm et
According to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com, Pirates GM Neal Huntington will explore the mid-tier free agent market more aggressively this winter than in the past.
Langosch writes that the Pirates are likely to pursue a corner outfielder and bullpen help, but Huntington plans to act with restraint before adding payroll. "We're not just going to go sign free agents because we have the money or because we want to make our fans or ourselves feel better," Huntington said. "We're going to sign the guys that we feel can help us and that we believe won't fall into that trap [of being washed up], but also for the right dollars and the right length and right fit. It may mean that we get shut out. It may mean that we get one. It may also mean that we get two or three guys that fall into that set of criteria. But the last thing we want to do is just sign free agents to assign money."
Source: MLBlogs.com
 Lastings Milledge - OFNov. 11 - 1:54 pm et
Lastings Milledge acknowledged that an injury to his right hand limited his power in 2009.
"The hand was healed, but it took a while to start getting the strength back," Milledge said. "A lot of it's back now, and it was coming back late in the season. They told me all along it was going to take about a full year for it to be all the way back, so that would be just in time for next season." Milledge missed two months with a right hand injury and batted .291/.333/.395 with four home runs, 20 RBI and six stolen bases in 220 at-bats after joining the Pirates. Fantasy owners hope he can finally deliver on his 20-20 potential in 2010.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 Matt Capps - RNov. 10 - 1:00 pm et
Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette cites "an American League source" that says the Pirates offered Matt Capps to the Brewers in exchange for J.J. Hardy.
With Trevor Hoffman already signed for next season and Mike Cameron about to walk in free agency, the Brewers opted for the Twins offer of Carlos Gomez. Capps struggled in 2009, posting a 5.80 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 57 appearances, but general manager Neal Huntington has indicated that he plans to tender Capps a contract for 2010.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Related: J.J. Hardy, Brewers
 Virgil Vasquez - SNov. 6 - 4:22 pm et
Pirates sent RHP Virgil Vasquez, RHP Eric Hacker and catcher Steve Lerud outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.
All three are now off the Pirates' 40-man roster. Vasquez posted a 5.84 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 14 appearances (seven starts) this season.
 Akinori Iwamura - 2BNov. 3 - 7:57 pm et
Pirates acquired second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Rays for RHP Jesse Chavez.
There was a report that a second player would go from Tampa Bay to Pittsburgh, but it turned out to a straight-up deal. The Pirates will pick up Iwamura's $4.85 million option for 2010 and get themselves a nice one-year stopgap at second base, albeit at a pretty significant cost. He'll likely hit second in their lineup behind Andrew McCutchen. The Rays, meanwhile, can go with Ben Zobrist as a full-time second baseman now.
Related: Ben Zobrist, Rays
 Jesse Chavez - RNov. 3 - 7:55 pm et
Rays acquired RHP Jesse Chavez from the Pirates for second baseman Akinori Iwamura.
Chavez, 26, had a 4.01 ERA in 67 1/3 innings as a rookie for the Pirates this year. He throws 92-96 mph and his changeup makes him solid enough against lefties, but as an extreme flyball pitcher, he gives up too many homers to be trusted in late-game situations. He's just a standard middle reliever.
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 Akinori Iwamura - 2BNov. 3 - 5:39 pm et
A trade of Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates could be announced on Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Times and SI.com.
According to ESN's Buster Olney, reliever Jesse Chavez will be the return and the Rays will give up another player in the deal. The Rays were expected to decline Iwamura's $4.85 million option in the event that they couldn't complete a trade. Iwamura figures to be the Pirates' everyday second baseman and No. 2 hitter. Delwyn Young can move back into the reserve role that fits him best.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
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 Akinori Iwamura - 2BNov. 3 - 1:28 pm et
Mark Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports that the Rays "are on the verge of completing a trade" of Akinori Iwamura.
There was speculation earlier this week that the Dodgers and Cubs were interested in Iwamura, but Topkin writes that neither of those teams would be the destination. Tampa Bay holds a $4.85 million option or $550,000 buyout on Iwamura for 2010.
Source: St Petersburg Times
 Justin Thomas - ROct. 29 - 6:43 pm et
Pirates claimed LHP Justin Thomas off waivers from the Mariners.
Thomas, who will turn 26 in January, posted a 4.48 ERA and an unimpressive 53/40 K/BB ratio in 60 1/3 innings at Triple-A Tacoma this season. He needs to develop better command, and quickly.
 Tyler Yates - ROct. 28 - 8:56 am et
The Pirates are hoping to re-sign right-hander Tyler Yates this winter.
Yates opted for free agency just a few days ago in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis. But the Bucs still believe he's a capable reliever. "We are in dialogue with Tyler in an attempt to keep him with the Pirates," GM Neal Huntington said Tuesday. The 32-year-old Yates underwent Tommy John surgery in July, however, and probably won't be ready until late 2010. He has a 5.12 career ERA in 248 big league innings.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 Tyler Yates - ROct. 27 - 10:31 am et
Tyler Yates has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis.
After appearing in 147 games from 2007-2008, Yates was limited to just 16 games in 2009 before undergoing Tommy John surgery in July. He won't be ready to contribute again until late 2010.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
 Akinori Iwamura - 2BOct. 26 - 8:53 am et
According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, Akinori Iwamura could be a possibility for the Dodgers.
Newman cites a Sanspo.com report that says the Rays would likely pick up his $4.85 million option for 2010, then move him to Los Angeles, or another team, in a potential sign-and-trade. Though the contract is a bit of gamble, the Dodgers will have a void to fill at second base with Ronnie Belliard and Orlando Hudson about to hit the open market. Iwamura has a .281/.354/.393 over three seasons in the majors. He was limited to just 69 games in 2009 after tearing his ACL in May.
Source: NPB Tracker
 Chris Bootcheck - ROct. 20 - 5:26 pm et
Chris Bootcheck has cleared outright waivers and elected for free agency.
Bootcheck, a 30-year-old right-hander, posted an ERA of 11.05 in 14 2/3 innings of relief this season and an ERA of 10.13 in 16 innings last season. He's unlikely to draw much interest this winter.
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STRIKE ZONE    (Nov 18)
Matthew Pouliot looks at the entire free agent class of hitters and sees Matt Holliday, Jason Bay and Chone Figgins all finding new homes.
CIRCLING THE BASES    (Nov 10)
Get the latest news, rumors, and analysis from Aaron Gleeman, Matthew Pouliot, and Craig Calcattera throughout the offseason at Circling the Bases.
WEEK THAT WAS    (Oct 4)
Glenn Colton takes a look back at the Rights and Wrongs of 2009 while Schultz presents his All-Schultz teams in this year's final installment of the Week That Was.
BASEBALL DAILY DOSE    (Oct 2)
Aaron Gleeman looks at how Chris Carpenter's amazing day shapes the NL Cy Young race in his final Daily Dose of the season.
WAIVER WIRED    (Oct 1)
Scrounging through waivers one last time, Matt Stroup touts last-minute starters and hands out the Wired awards.
SAVES AND STEALS    (Sep 30)
In the season finale of Saves and Steals, stolen base awards are distributed (spoiler alert!: Carl Crawford brings home some hardware) and another closer is shut down for the season.
THE WEEK AHEAD    (Sep 25)
Nick Nelson previews the last week of regular-season MLB action in 2009's final edition of The Week Ahead.
BREAKING NEWS    (Sep 1)
Rotoworld news maven Drew Silva takes your questions about trades and September call-ups at 2:00 PM EST.
FANTASY MAN-CRUSH INDEX    (Jul 28)
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