Pirates excited about Michaels addition

 
The Pirates acquired Jason Michaels from Cleveland on Thursday along with cash considerations for a player to be named later. Michaels will assume the fourth outfielder role, but might have little playing time, as the current core is leading the Majors offensively. [link]

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