The #Pirates have designated Drew Sutton for assignment, recalled Daniel McCutchen from Indy & Travis Snider has joined the team in Chicago. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 31, 2012 In order to balance out the roster with a correct amount of hitters and pitchers following last night’s Travis Snider trade, the Pirates announced they
Pirates acquire Travis Snider from Toronto for Brad Lincoln
The @pirates have acquired OF Travis Snider from the @bluejays in exchange for RHP Brad Lincoln. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 31, 2012 The Pirates have made their big trade of the trade season by dealing reliever Brad Lincoln for OF Travis Snider. Snider has played the majority of his career in left field,
Pirates trade Brian Friday to Braves for Christian Marrero
Pirates trade Triple-A Indy INF Brian Friday to #Braves for player to be named or cash. — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) July 28, 2012 This is a pretty obvious depth move. The Pirates have quite a few Triple-A middle infield types and Brian Friday was the odd man out. The Pirates’ 2007 3rd round pick
Evan Meek optioned to Triple-A
The Pirates announced today that Evan Meek has been optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis after a brief stint that covered two appearances and 1 1/3 innings in which he gave up one hit and three walks. Meek’s season has been a huge disappointment this season, but thanks to the emergence of Jason Grilli, he hasn’t
Starling Marte promoted from Triple-A
Just heard from a source that OF prospect Starling Marte will join the #pirates in Houston. — Kristy Robinson (@Kristy_Robinson) July 25, 2012 Finally! It’s been a while, but a lot of people have been clamoring for the Pirates to call up their #1 hitting prospect, Starling Marte after he has shown that he
Pirates Acquire Wandy Rodriguez from Astros
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