Pittsburgh Pirates WiretapPhillies Claim Olmedo From PiratesThe Pirates were not about to get infielder Ray Olmedo through waivers as the Phillies claimed him on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pirates Officially Sign Byung-Hyun KimThe Pittsburgh Pirates today signed right-handed pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim to a one year contract. The Pirates have designated infielder Ray Olmedo for assignment. "Byung-Hyun Kim is a veteran right handed pitcher who has pitched and wants to again pitch, late in bullpen," said Huntington. "He has been tough on right-handed hitters over the past three seasons and had both left-handed hitters and right-handed hitters when he pitched primarily as a reliever. Byung-Hyun will hwill a role on our club as a reliever, and he adds an experienced option for us in our bullpen competition." Pittsburgh Pirates Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pirates, Kim Agree To $850,000 DealThe Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim on a one-year deal worth $850,000, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is expected to have a physical on Thursday to complete the agreement. Pittsburgh expects to use Kim in the bullpen exclusively. Pittsburgh Pirates Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pirates Feb 2008 Archive
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