The Pirates made news today on two fronts today, both of which involving relief pitchers.First off, the Bucs signed lefty reliever Jack Taschner to a minor league deal. I wouldn't think too much of this other than the club just wants another lefty in...

Dejan Kovacevic had an excellent piece this Sunday on Pedro Alvarez and his offseason workout program.Alvarez is training at the Athletes' Performance Institute and seems to be taking on quite the workload. He has already dropped 10 pounds and has...

The Pirates added a left-handed reliever to their major league roster today with the signing of ex-Red Sox LOOGY, Javier Lopez. He has reportedly signed a one year deal worth $775,000.Lopez, 32, is a side arm, sinker ball pitcher who has pitched rather...

So it looks like there will not be too many spring training battles this March. The PG reported today that first base is basically "(Jeff) Clement's job to lose." That leaves the Ronny Cedeno vs. Bobby Crosby battle for shortstop the only position that...

Dejan Kovacevic confirmed today that the Pirates are one of four teams currently talking with IF/OF Kelly Johnson.Johnson, 28, is coming off his worst season of his career where he hit .224/.303/.389 with a career-low eight home runs. For his career,...