Pirates Pushing to Move Hanrahan

Posted by on December 17, 2012 | 11 Comments

Danny Knobler of CBS Sports has the latest on Joel Hanrahan.

We’ve heard that the Pirates are shopping Hanrahan, which isn’t new. We’ve also heard Neal Huntington say that he’d be fine keeping Hanrahan and Jason Grilli in the same bullpen. I just can’t see that happening, and if Knobler’s sources are correct, it makes that combo of Hanrahan/Grilli sticking around even less likely. If Hanrahan is on the team when Spring Training starts, I’ll be very surprised.

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  1. leadoff
    December 17, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    I think it unlikely Hanrahan is around when ST rolls around.

  2. beatembuccos21
    December 17, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Tim – any takeways from the various interviews at PirateFest? Did P2 have a space this year? From her tweets, I know Kristy was there. I’m surprised there haven’t been any updates on the site from her.

  3. Rebel
    Twitter: Rebel
    December 17, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Kristy always has good stuff to read. Plus seems accurate.
    Think she deserves a raise and Christmas bonus.

  4. kimbercarry
    December 18, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Interesting to see the Dodgers could be interested in Joel. I read a something today about the Dogers possible looking to move Ethier.

    http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/los-angeles-dodgers-andre-ethier-trade-rumors-outfielder-may-target-nick-swisher-michael-bourn-free-agents-121812