The Pirates and first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn have agreed to a two-year deal with a $29MM guarantee, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The ACES client can also earn an extra $500K each year via incentives. Per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the $500K breaks down as $100K for 450 plate appearances, another $100K for 475, then $150K for 500 and 525 plate … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Ryan O’Hearn
Latest On Pirates’ Interest In Kazuma Okamoto
It was almost a month ago that the Pirates were first linked to Kazuma Okamoto, as The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich reported that Okamoto was one several free agent hitters the Buccos were “considering.” The club’s interest has apparently continued, with a team source telling Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Okamoto and the Pirates have engaged … [Read more...] about Latest On Pirates’ Interest In Kazuma Okamoto
Details On Ketel Marte’s No-Trade Protection
The seven-year contract extension Ketel Marte signed with the Diamondbacks last April included a five-team no-trade clause, which adds an interesting wrinkle to the trade rumors that have swirled around the former NLCS MVP in recent weeks. As reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Athletics, Cardinals, Giants, Pirates, and Yankees are the five teams included on Marte’s … [Read more...] about Details On Ketel Marte’s No-Trade Protection
Pirates Hoping To Add “Proven Bat” Following Lowe Trade
The Pirates made a major addition to their offense yesterday when they swung a three-team trade with the Astros and Rays that saw them ship out right-hander Mike Burrows and acquire second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum, and left-hander Mason Montgomery. Lowe is the major prize of that trade as a former All-Star with eight years in the majors under is belt and a … [Read more...] about Pirates Hoping To Add “Proven Bat” Following Lowe Trade
Pirates Finalize Coaching Staff
The Pirates officially announced their coaching staff this morning. Most of the hirings had been previously reported, but the Bucs announced a few new additions. Most notable is the hiring of Thomas Whitsett as an assistant pitching coach under Bill Murphy. Whitsett has ties to Murphy from the Houston organization. He had coached in the Astros system as a pitching coordinator … [Read more...] about Pirates Finalize Coaching Staff