Pitcher Paul Maholm agreed to a $14.5 million, three-year contract with the Pirates on Friday. Maholm's agreement locks him up through his remaining arbitration years and includes a club option for the 2012 season. He was 9-9 with a 3.71 ERA in 31 starts last season. He'll receive $3.5 million this season, $4.5 million in 2010 and $5.75 million in 2011.