Category Archives: Transactions
Pirates Add Sanchez & Qualls in Deadline Deals
By Paul Sporer I’m pleased to have started my new job on Monday, but I should’ve told them I wasn’t available until August 1st so I could’ve been home to enjoy the trade deadline festivities today. It was a fun, … Continue reading
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Pirates Add Snider; Deal Lincoln
By Paul Sporer In their continued effort to bolster their team for a stretch run, the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off another big move late Monday night trading Brad Lincoln to the Toronto Blue Jays for outfielder Travis Snider. Lincoln was in the midst of a … Continue reading
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Pirates Trade for Wandy Rodriguez
By Paul Sporer Reports around the net are confirming that the Pirates have acquired Houston Astros lefty Wandy Rodriguez via trade first reported by Tim Singer of MLB.com. It has been subsequently confirmed by sources for MLB insiders including FOX Sports’ … Continue reading
Dealing for Justin Upton
As John pointed out yesterday, the Pirates are in hot pursuit of many of the best trade targets including but not limited to Justin Upton. The most recent news seemed to suggest that things on that front may have cooled … Continue reading
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The Andrew McCutchen Extension
The extension that Pirates fans were waiting for with bated breath has finally happened as franchise cornerstone Andrew McCutchen was inked to a 6 year, $51 million dollar deal plus a club option for a 7th year. The deal for … Continue reading
Filed under Contract Extensions, Hitters, Outfield, Paul Sporer Posts, Personnel, Signings, Transactions
