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Sanchez Expected To Start Despite Limited Spring

Freddy Sanchez is expected to begin the season with the Pirates on Monday despite a sore right shoulder that caused his to miss a majority of the spring, according to ESPN.

Sanchez played in a minor league game on Friday and planned to do so again on Saturday before Pittsburgh's game against on Atlanta on Monday.

"As we sit here, he should be ready to go Monday," GM Neal Huntington said.

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Pirates Acquire RHP Yates From Braves; Add Mientkiewicz To Roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Yates from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitcher Todd Redmond. The Pirates also designated infielder Josh Wilson for assignment, unconditionally released pitchers Byung-Hyun Kim and Juan Perez, and reassigned infielder Jorge Velandia and pitcher Jaret Wright to minor league camp. In addition, the Pirates selected Doug Mientkiewicz from Triple-A Indianapolis and added him to the 40-man roster.

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With Sanchez Hurting, Pittsburgh Signs Rivas

Pittsburgh second basemen Freddy Sanchez's sore shoulder could keep him out on Opening Day, so the Pirates signed infielder Luis Rivas for insurance, according to the Associated Press.

"When I hit, it's fine. When I run, it's fine. Even when I throw lightly, it's fine. It's not until I throw hard, I try to let it go, that it doesn't cooperate," Sanchez said. "That's why I'd rather take more time off now, than go through the whole season like this because this is not fun."

Sanchez is not expected to play in the field for the next few days, but he will taking batting practice.

The Pirates will open the 2008 season on Monday March 31 in Atlanta.

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