The Pirates added to the back of their rotation this evening with the $5.25MM agreement with Andrew Heaney. Robert Murray of FanSided writes that the Bucs pivoted to Heaney after first making an unsuccessful push to bring Jose Quintana back. According to Murray, the Pirates offered Quintana a stronger guarantee than the sum which they eventually agreed to pay Heaney. Quintana … [Read more...] about Quintana Declined Offer From Pirates Before Heaney Deal
Pirates To Sign Andrew Heaney
The Pirates are reportedly in agreement with Andrew Heaney on a one-year deal that’ll guarantee $5.25MM. The deal, which is pending a physical, also includes performance bonuses for the Icon Sports Management client. Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster is at capacity, so they’ll need to make a corresponding move when the signing is finalized. It’s a relatively low-cost addition to the … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Andrew Heaney
Bryan Reynolds Expects To Be Pirates’ Right Fielder
There have been some whispers that perhaps the Pirates would move Bryan Reynolds from the outfield to first base but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. “It sounds like I’m a right fielder,” Reynolds said today, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “It helps to focus on that. Just focusing on that, being a right fielder.” He added that moving from left to right … [Read more...] about Bryan Reynolds Expects To Be Pirates’ Right Fielder
Pirates Hire Daniel Vogelbach As Special Assistant
The Pirates announced Wednesday that they’ve hired Daniel Vogelbach as a special assistant to their hitting department (relayed by Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). While there’d been no word that the 32-year-old had ended his playing career, it seems he’s moving on to his post-playing days. Vogelbach played parts of nine seasons in the majors. The lefty-hitting first … [Read more...] about Pirates Hire Daniel Vogelbach As Special Assistant
Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
February 12: Horwitz’s surgery was to address “chronic symptoms,” the Pirates announced (as relayed by Hiles). Horwitz’s expected timeline for recovery is six to eight weeks, confirming that Horwitz will miss at least some time to start the season. February 11: Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz will miss time in Spring Training because of a right wrist injury, report … [Read more...] about Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Wrist Surgery