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Free-agent market still open for Bucs
Free-agent market still open for Bucs
Despite signing just one free agent thus far this offseason, the Pirates could still be active in adding talent prior to the start of Spring Training.
Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market
Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market
msn.foxsports.com — Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why... that is, and where he might go. Also, a second look at the Jon Garland deal and Tom Glavine returning to the Braves? (more) Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market
New Pirates Uniforms To Be Proud Of
New Pirates Uniforms To Be Proud Of
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Since I think the new Pirates uniforms are shit, I figured I would be proactive instead of... just reactive, and create some new Pirate jerseys. So, here are my ideas. 1) The Pittsburgh Obamas - Our President wants to pass a stimulus package that would ... (more) New Pirates Uniforms To Be Proud Of
It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars
It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars
msn.foxsports.com — It's late January and there's still plenty of talent on the free-agent market. Here's a look at... the best fits for some of the biggest names. (more) It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars
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Pirates Interested In Braden Looper
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — Let's gather up assorted pieces of Pirates information from Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from the past few days... We already knew about Pedro Martinez; Kovacevic says the Pirates also have an eye on free agent starter Braden Looper.  The Dodgers and D'Backs are other teams in the market for the 34 year-old hurler.  Team president Frank Coonelly says free agents are "still asking for prices based on yesterday's market." Kovacevic suggests the Pirates may sign another bench player soon, someone other than fan favorite Doug Mientkiewicz. GM Neal Huntington ruled out free ...

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