Category Archives: Free Agents

Pirates Sign Nate McLouth

By Paul Sporer It is easy for Pirates fans to get nostalgic about Nate McLouth.  The one-time Pirate was one of the few bright spots on the 95-loss team from 2008.  Jason Bay, Adam LaRoche, Ryan Doumit and Xavier Nady … Continue reading

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Pirates Sign Erik Bedard

By Paul Sporer If you were up late last night you may have seen the rumored interest by the Pirates in starting pitcher Erik Bedard as reported by Nick Cafardo on Twitter.  Just over 13 hours later, Marc Brassard is … Continue reading

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Pirates Sign Nick Evans

By Paul Sporer If the Rod Barajas and Clint Barmes didn’t do much for you, the signing of Nick Evans to a minor league contract likely won’t even hit your radar, but ESPN’s Mark Simon did a great job looking … Continue reading

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Pirates Sign Clint Barmes

By Paul Sporer As you almost certainly already know, two weeks ago the Pirates brought in Clint Barmes on a free agent deal worth $10.5 million dollars over two years to be their shortstop.  What you might not know is … Continue reading

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Pirates Sign Rod Barajas

By Paul Sporer One of the bigger questions of the offseason plan for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been answered, at least in large part, with the signing of Rod Barajas to a one year, four-million dollar deal on Thursday.  The … Continue reading

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