Tag: Pirates
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Pittsburgh Pirates Extend Offer to Free Agent Kyle Schwarber Ahead of MLB Winter Meetings
Are you sitting down? The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, according to people briefed on their discussions. The offer almost certainly is for more than $100 million. The Pirates remain a long shot to sign Schwarber, whose most likely landing spot remains his previous team, the Philadelphia Phillies.…
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Pirates Sign Ex-Top Prospect Marco Luciano
The Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Giants, per a team announcement. Pittsburgh’s claim of the former top prospect fills their 40-man roster. The Giants hadn’t previously announced a DFA for Luciano but were clearly trying to pass him through waivers to free up some roster space. Originally signed as a…
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Pirates Claim Former Giants’ Top Prospect Marco Luciano
Marco Luciano’s time in San Francisco is over. The Giants announced on Friday afternoon that Luciano has been claimed off outright waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, ending the former top prospect’s tenure with the orange and black. San Francisco’s 40-man roster is now at 39. Luciano’s departure from the organization does not come as a…