The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Chris McGuiness from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Miles Mikolas.
Texas also designated outfielder Rafael Ortega for assignment.
December 2013 - Pittsburgh Pirates Wiretap
Mets Discussing Davis With Brewers, Orioles, Pirates
The New York Mets have remained in contact with the Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates about Ike Davis.
The Mets haven't been able to pry top pitching prospect Eduardo Rodriguez away from the Orioles in trade talks.
Rodriguez, 20, posted a combined 3.41 ERA with 7.8 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 in 145 innings between Class-A Advanced and Double-A in 2013.
Pirates Have Interest In Acquiring Davis, Moreland
The Pittsburgh Pirates have interest in acquiring Ike Davis and Mitch Moreland via trade.
Pirates Still Expect A.J. Burnett To Return
The Pittsburgh Pirates still expect A.J. Burnett to return for one more season.
Pittsburgh has entertained signing other veteran starters in the event Burnett retires, or signs elsewhere.
"There's no reason for [Burnett] not to be back," said one Pirates official. "He can still pitch at a high level and we think he only wants to play for us. Seems like a no-brainer."
Pirates Re-Sign Clint Barmes
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly re-signed Clint Barmes to a one-year deal.
The deal is reportedly worth $2 million.
Volquez Signs One-Year Deal With Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with Edinson Volquez, pending a physical.
Volquez, 30, went 9-12 with a 5.71 ERA with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in 2013.
Morton Gets $21M Extension From Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Charlie Morton to a three-year, $21 million contract extension, according to a source.
The guaranteed contract will pay Morton $4 million in 2014. His salary will increase to $8 million in 2015 and 2016, according to the source.
A club option for 2017 could increase the overall value of Morton's contract to $30 million.
Marlins Telling Teams They Will Trade Morrison
The Miami Marlins are telling clubs they will trade Logan Morrison.
Miami finalized a deal with Garrett Jones, putting the wheels in motion for a Morrison trade.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles have all been linked to Morrison.
Pirates Plan To Meet With Bronson Arroyo
The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to meet with Terry Bross, the agent for Bronson Arroyo, at the Winter Meetings this week.
Pittsburgh has some uncertainty in their rotation given A.J. Burnett's pending decision on retirement.
Pirates Acquire Chris Stewart From Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Chris Stewart from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later.
In 109 games with the Yankees in 2013, Stewart batted .211 (62-for-294).
He was acquired by the Yankees from the San Francisco Giants on April 4, 2012 in exchange for RHP George Kontos.