The Pirates had another busy trade deadline, but unlike years past, this year there were no salary dumps or accumulation of prospects.

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Despite rumors that indicated the Pirates would move a starter, nobody met their high asking price, and their rotation remained intact.

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Wrapping up their flurry of deals before baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline, the rebuilding Arizona Diamondbacks shipped catcher Chris Snyder to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in a five-player swap. Arizona also sent minor league shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash to the Pirates for former AL Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby, outfielder Ryan Church and right-hander D.J.

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The Pirates' roster will remain in a bit of flux for the next 48 hours because the club still has a handful of roster moves to make as a result of Saturday's three trades.

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Amid all the Trade Deadline deals, the Pirates also made three call-ups on Saturday.

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With Octavio Dotel heading to the Dodgers, the Pirates have an opening in the closer's role, which will likely be filled by either Joel Hanrahan or Evan Meek.

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