The @Pirates have acquired LHP Wandy Rodriguez & cash from the #Astros for Rudy Owens, Colton Cain & Robbie Grossman. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 25, 2012 The Pirates have made their first splash as MLB’s Trade Deadline nears by acquiring Astros LHP Wandy Rodriguez for minor leaguers Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens, and Colton
Jose Tabata “looks totally checked-out” in Triple-A
Per Rob Biertempfel on Sulia: Pirates OF Jose Tabata “looks totally checked-out” in minors, Triple-A Indy broadcaster Will Flemming told TribLiveRadio today: “Not only has he not been not sharp offensively, but his effort on defense at times has been totally appalling. Tabata has cost the Indians games and runs with just a complete lack