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Bucs' Marte In Car Crash In Dominican Republic

The Associated Press has reported that Pirates' pitcher Damaso Marte was in a car accident in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday but did not suffer an serious injures.

"He feels fine," Pittsburgh GM Neal Huntington told the AP. "Thankfully, everybody's OK."

Via ESPN


Pirates Sign Carrasco, Fossum To Minor League Deals

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-hander Hector Carrasco and left-hander Casey Fossum to minor league contracts on Thursday, according to the York Daily Record.

The Pirates now have 67 players lined up for the start of training camp next month.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Pirates, Jaret Wright Agree To Minor-League Deal

According to the Associated Press, Jaret Wright and the Pirates agreed on a minor-league deal Wednesday, including an invitation to spring training.

Wright, a 15-game winner for the Braves in 2004, had a 6.97 ERA while losing all three games he started for the Orioles last year. He pitched only in rehabilitation games after that because of a sore shoulder, but did not undergo surgery.

Via RealGM Staff Report


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