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	Pirates sign Tabata to 6-year contract extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jose Tabata to a six-year contract extension. The Pirates announced Sunday that the deal comes with club options for 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 23-year-old Tabata is hitting .267 with 17 RBIs in 75 games this year with the Pirates. He also has four home runs, 14 doubles and 15 stolen bases. Tabata made his Major League debut last year on June 9 and hit .299 with 35 RBIs in 102 games. Following the All-Star break, he produced a .322 average, which ranked seventh among all National League hitters. He had 93 hits, second in the league behind Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez. Tabata was acquired by the Pirates from the New York Yankees in 2008. Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Leave any suggestions in the comment box. Posted in pirates-news \| Comments Off
	Pirates hand Tabata six-year extension
Updated Aug 21, 2011 11:45 AM ET PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jose Tabata to a six-year contract extension. The Pirates announced Sunday that the deal comes with club options for 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 23-year-old Tabata is hitting .267 with 17 RBIs in 75 games this year with the Pirates. He also has four home runs, 14 doubles and 15 stolen bases. Tabata made his Major League debut last year on June 9 and hit .299 with 35 RBIs in 102 games. Following the All-Star break, he produced a .322 average, which ranked seventh among all National League hitters. He had 93 hits, second in the league behind Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez. Tabata was acquired by the Pirates from the New York Yankees in 2008. There is the quick update of the day. Posted in pirates-news \| Comments Off
	Pirates sign Tabata to six-year contract extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jose Tabata to a six-year contract extension. The Pirates announced Sunday that the deal comes with club options for 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 23-year-old Tabata is hitting .267 with 17 RBIs in 75 games this year with the Pirates. He also has four home runs, 14 doubles and 15 stolen bases. Tabata made his Major League debut last year on June 9 and hit .299 with 35 RBIs in 102 games. Following the All-Star break, he produced a .322 average, which ranked seventh among all National League hitters. He had 93 hits, second in the league behind Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez. Tabata was acquired by the Pirates from the New York Yankees in 2008. Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Leave any suggestions in the comment box. Posted in pirates-news \| Comments Off
	Pirates give OF Tabata 6-year extension (AP)
PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jose Tabata(notes) to a six-year contract extension. The Pirates announced Sunday that the deal comes with club options for 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 23-year-old Tabata is hitting .267 with 17 RBIs in 75 games this year with the Pirates. He also has four home runs, 14 doubles and 15 stolen bases. Tabata made his Major League debut last year on June 9 and hit .299 with 35 RBIs in 102 games. Following the All-Star break, he produced a .322 average, which ranked seventh among all National League hitters. He had 93 hits, second in the league behind Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez(notes). Tabata was acquired by the Pirates from the New York Yankees in 2008. If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top. Posted in pirates-news \| Comments Off
	Pirates give OF Tabata 6-year contract extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Jose Tabata to a six-year contract extension. The Pirates announced Sunday that the deal comes with club options for 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 23-year-old Tabata is hitting .267 with 17 RBIs in 75 games this year with the Pirates. He also has four home runs, 14 doubles and 15 stolen bases. Tabata made his Major League debut last year on June 9 and hit .299 with 35 RBIs in 102 games. Following the All-Star break, he produced a .322 average, which ranked seventh among all National League hitters. He had 93 hits, second in the league behind Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez. Tabata was acquired by the Pirates from the New York Yankees in 2008. Leave your comments on the news below. Posted in pirates-news \| Comments Off
	Pirates demote Alvarez, recall Tabata
August 16, 2011 Pirates demote Alvarez, recall Tabata Anonymous For The Tribune-Democrat The Tribune-Democrat Tue Aug 16, 2011, 03:35 PM EDT PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Jose Tabata from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Tabata on the 25-man active roster, infielder Pedro Alvarez has been optioned to Triple-A. Alvarez, the team’s former top prospect, is hitting .195 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 56 games. Tabata has been sidelined since suffering a left quad strain in the game against Boston on June 26. In 13 total rehab games, Tabata hit .293 (12-for-41) – he went 1-for-8 in four games with High-A Bradenton and 11-for-33 (.333) with six doubles in nine games with Triple-A Indianapolis. There is the quick update of the day. Posted in pirates-news \| Comments Off

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Pirates demote Alvarez, recall Tabata