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Pirates decline options on Maholm, Doumit, Snyder,…

Omigmaliz — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:02:24 +0000

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined options on pitcher Paul Maholm, catchers Ryan Doumit and Chris Snyder and shortstop Ronny Cedeno.

The move allows each player to become a free agent.

Maholm was due $9.75 million in salary next season. The 29-year-old lefthander is 53-73 in seven seasons with the Pirates. He went 6-14 with a 3.66 ERA in 2011 and ended the season on the disabled list with arm trouble.

Doumit and Snyder battled injuries last season. Snyder hit .271 in 34 before going out with back problems while Doumit hit .303 with 30 RBI in 77 games but missed all of June and July with a leg injury.

Cedeno hit .249 in 2011 but consistently found himself in manager Clint Hurdle’s doghouse due to mental lapses.

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Pirates recall RHP Ohlendorf, designate Beimel

Tauskeela — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:48:10 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Ross Ohlendorf from AAA Indianapolis and have designated reliever Joe Beimel for assignment.

Ohlendorf is expected to start on Tuesday night when the Pirates host first-place Milwaukee. It will be his first start with Pittsburgh since being placed on the disabled list in April with discomfort in his left (throwing) shoulder. Ohlendorf went 1-1 with a 3.65 ERA in seven minor league starts. He is 0-0 with a 7.37 ERA in two starts with Pittsburgh.

Beimel went 1-1 with a 5.33 ERA in 35 games for Pittsburgh but has struggled this month, giving up eight runs in 5 2-3 innings, including a two-run homer to Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun on Monday night.

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Pirates place RHP Meek on DL

tynjuyvxr — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:06:21 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates have put reliever Evan Meek(notes) on the
disabled list because of tendinitis in his right shoulder.

The Pirates purchased the contract of fellow right-hander Tim Wood(notes) from
Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Meek was out almost four weeks earlier this season for the same reason. An
All-Star last year, he is 1-1 with a 4.40 ERA. He gave up nine hits in 3 1-3
innings over his past three appearances.

Meek will be examined by Dr. James Andrews on Monday.

Wood had 13 saves and a 2.96 ERA in 23 games for Indianapolis. He pitched 44
games for Florida the past two seasons.

Pittsburgh put catcher Chris Snyder(notes) on the 60-day disabled list. He had back
surgery this week is expected to return late in the season.

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Pirates designate Ascanio, recall Watson

AnnoringVeime — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:06:21 +0000

PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates designated reliever Jose Ascanio(notes)
for assignment and recalled left-hander Tony Watson on Tuesday.

Ascanio had a 7.11 ERA in eight games, allowing 10 hits in 6 1-3 innings in
his first action in the majors since 2009. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a
trade July 30, 2009, Ascanio missed all of last season following right shoulder
surgery.

The 26-year-old Watson had a 2.45 ERA, 29 strikeouts in 29 1-3 innings and
had limited opponents to a .179 average in 22 games for Triple-A Indianapolis.
He was Pittsburgh’s ninth-round pick in the 2007 draft.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has oft stated his preference for having two
left-handers available in the bullpen. Watson joins rookie Daniel Moskos(notes).
Veteran Joe Beimel(notes) is on the disabled list.

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Rehab start to dictate Lincoln's return

vanyparty — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:41:29 +0000

Brad Lincoln is scheduled to return to the mound for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, ending the right-hander's short stint on the disabled list.

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Pirates claim RHPs Resop, Park

tattoo_saha — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:08:34 +0000

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed relievers Chris Resop and Chan Ho Park off waivers and added them to their 25-man roster. Resop, 28, pitched in one game for Atlanta, giving up five runs in two innings before going on the disabled list June 16 with a strained rib cage muscle. He is 3-3 with a 6.14 ERA in 58 career games with the Marlins, Angels and Braves, pitching in 16 games …

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Pirates claim RHP Resop from Braves

doofsbut — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:08:48 +0000

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed reliever Chris Resop off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Resop, 28, pitched in one game for Atlanta this season, giving up five runs in two innings before going on the disabled list June 16 with a strained rib cage muscle. He is 3-3 with a 6.14 ERA in 58 career games with the Marlins, Angels and Braves, pitching in 16 games for Atlanta last season.

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Pirates-Rockies Preview

nanorab — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:07:20 +0000

The fading Colorado Rockies are still trying to snap their longest losing streak of the season as they return home from a miserable road trip. With the NL’s worst team in town – and Colorado’s star shortstop back on the field – it may not be a big challenge

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Padres-Pirates Preview

partyvity — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:07:19 +0000

Mat Latos’ side injury was just about as unexpected as the quick success he’s had in his first full season as a starter. Latos, who was in the midst of an outstanding run before getting hurt, is expected to come off the disabled to start the San Diego Padres’ matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

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Yovani Gallardos return to mound a shot in the arm for Milwaukee Brewers in victory over Pittsburgh Pirates

JJL — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:32:55 +0000

PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo returned from the disabled list and pitched like an ace at a time when the Milwaukee Brewers needed one.

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Milwaukee Brewers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Yovani Gallardo dominates in return from DL

nonaraw — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:09:58 +0000

PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo returned from the disabled list and pitched like an ace at a time when the Milwaukee Brewers needed one.

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Duke placed on DL with elbow strain

EvolverSecond — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:40:31 +0000

Left-hander Zach Duke was unable to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, forcing the Pirates to place Duke on the disabled list with a left elbow flexor pronator strain.

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Duke placed on DL with elbow strain

miha_tatu — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:40:31 +0000

Left-hander Zach Duke was unable to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, forcing the Pirates to place Duke on the disabled list with a left elbow flexor pronator strain.

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Duke hopes to make next start

ZakDino — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:01:00 +0000

Zach Duke may not be ready to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, and if he doesn't, the left-hander is likely headed to the disabled list.

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Morton's return remains up in the air

mihatatu — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:05:23 +0000

The Pirates have not made a decision about whether right-hander Charlie Morton will make another rehab start or whether he is ready to come off the disabled list this week.

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