The #Pirates have claimed INF/OF Oscar Tejeda off waivers from Boston and have assigned him to Double-A Altoona; LHP Doug Slaten DFA. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 27, 2012 It’s pretty amazing that the Pirates have cut ties with two left-handed reliever in two days, but I guess that just shows how much they
Former 1st rounder Daniel Moskos designated for assignment
The #Pirates have designated for assignment LHP Daniel Moskos to clear a space on the 40-man roster for catcher Eric Fryer. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 26, 2012 This is a somewhat surprising move as I had anticipated either Daniel McCutchen or Evan Meek to be the guy dropped from the roster, but instead
Sutton, Fryer added to active roster; Hague, Slaten optioned
INF Drew Sutton joins team and C Eric Fryer selected from AAA; INF Matt Hague and LHP Doug Slaten optioned to AAA. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 26, 2012 With Eric Fryer joining the active roster, a move to make room for him on the 40-man must also be made. Fryer will be used
Kris Watts traded to Nationals for cash
The #Pirates have traded minor league catcher Kris Watts to Washington in exchange for cash considerations. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 8, 2012 A lot of talk was going around about the Indianapolis Indians having four catchers on their roster after Tony Sanchez was promoted earlier this week. That situation seems to have been
Alex Presley recalled, will join club in Cincinnati
Team source w/ Pirates confirms Alex Presley expected to join club in Cincy for tomorrow. Unsure of corresponding move, but Presley on way. — Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) June 5, 2012 Alex Presley definitely deserves this. He’s been crushing the ball in Indianapolis. Going into tonight’s game, he was hitting .290/.392/.661 with five HR in
Tony Sanchez promoted to AAA
2009 1st round pick (4th overall) Tony Sanchez has been promoted to AAA-Indianapolis from AA-Altoona. Sanchez, who was repeating AA after struggling last season, was hitting .277/.370/.390 over 40 games for the Curve. He’s really been swinging a hot bat lately and his defense has reportedly been very good. Last season, Sanchez hit just .241/.340/.318