Dec 02, 2008 4:27 PM EST

Pirates' GM Neal Huntington has had two conversations aimed at acquiring free-agent infielder Mark Loretta, agent Bob Garber confirmed Monday.

Loretta, 37, batted .280 with four home runs and 38 RBIs in 261 at-bats last season for Houston.

ESPN has also reported that the Phillies, Diamondbacks, and Dodgers also are interested.

Via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette