The Pirates are in need of a catcher due to injuries that have left them will just a pair of Triple-A options. For now, Dusty Brown and newly promoted Wyatt Toregas, who have a combined 39 games of major league experience, will handle Pittsburgh's catching chores. One option is Jake Fox, designated for assignment by the Orioles last week. About a dozen teams have a better waiver spot than the Pirates, who should learn Friday if the claim was awarded. Fox, 28, hit .231 with 20 homers and 71 RBI in four seasons with the Cubs, A's and Orioles. In his lone season in the NL, Fox hit .259 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI with the Cubs in 2007.