Tag Archives: free agent signing
Winter Meetings Notebook: Platoons
The lone move the Pittsburgh Pirates made on day two was the signing of outfielder Matt Diaz. The Pirates were reported to have interest in Diaz last week after he… Read more
Pirates Sign Matt Diaz to a 2 Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to sign outfielder Matt Diaz to a two year deal, according to Ken Rosenthal. Diaz was non-tendered last week by the Atlanta Braves, and we… Read more
Kevin Correia Contract Details
Yesterday the Pirates agreed to a deal with right handed pitcher Kevin Correia for two years and $8 M. Dejan Kovacevic has the breakdown of the contract details. Correia’s deal… Read more
Winter Meetings Notebook: It’s All About Pitching
The Washington Nationals made a huge splash on the free agent market on Sunday, announcing a seven year, $126 M deal with outfielder Jayson Werth. The deal has gotten a… Read more
Pirates Agree to 2 Year Deal With Correia
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two year deal with Kevin Correia for around $8 M, according to Jerry Crasnick. We heard earlier today that the Pirates were looking… Read more
Pirates Close to Signing Scott Olsen
The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to making their first addition of the off-season, agreeing to sign Scott Olsen to a one year, incentive laden deal, per Jennifer Langosch. The deal… Read more
Notes: Zach Duke, Jack Taschner, Draft Pick Rumors, Kevin Mort
Some notes from the last two days, plus some news items that I’ve mentioned on Twitter, but have yet to post to the site: -Zach Duke has a minor muscle… Read more
Octavio Dotel contract details
Dejan Kovacevic reports that Octavio Dotel will make $3.25 M in 2010, with a $4.5 M option in 2011. That option includes a $250 K buyout. The deal includes performance… Read more
Pirates sign Octavio Dotel, DFA Anthony Claggett
UPDATE 3:16 PM: Kovacevic notes that Brendan Donnelly will be the primary set-up man. That would make Hanrahan and Meek the middle relievers. That makes for a strong bullpen, and… Read more
Pirates agree to deal with Octavio Dotel
According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one year deal with relief pitcher Octavio Dotel, with the deal also including a club option for the 2011… Read more
