P Denny Bautista ...8427 mins 
RP Matt Capps ...10479 mins
SS Jack Wilson ...10515 mins
SP Tom Gorzelanny ...10935 mins
SP Phil Dumatrait ...10935 mins
SP Phil Dumatrait ...10971 mins
SP Tom Gorzelanny ...10971 mins
SP Phil Dumatrait ...11007 mins
P Tom Gorzelanny ...12375 mins
P Tom Gorzelanny ...12422 mins
S Phil Dumatrait ...shoulder
S Tom Gorzelanny ...finger
OF Nyjer Morgan ...hamstring
After many attempts to stick with the Pirates' Major League club, John Van Benschoten has decided to make his next attempt at the big leagues elsewhere.
The Pirates filled out their 40-man roster on Thursday by adding prospects Neil Walker, Jose Tabata, Jeff Sues, Steve Lerud and Ronald Uviedo.
Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan participated in a online chat with Bucs fans on Tuesday, answering questions regarding his offseason workout and expectations for '09.
General manager Neal Huntington has added another member to his front-office staff, announcing on Tuesday that experienced scout Keith Champion will be joining the Pirates as a special assistant to Huntington.
Coming off a breakout season that saw him earn an everyday job, an All-Star appearance and a Gold Glove, Nate McLouth hasreceived some recognition in NL MVP balloting.
Will Doug Mientkiewicz return to the Pirates in 2009? Should the Bucs sign free-agent pitcher Brad Penny? Who will replace Lanny Frattare? Beat reporter Jenifer Langosch answers these questions and more in the latest edition of the mailbag.
The Pirates have a number of Minor League coaching positions to fill this offseason, and they began to do so on Monday with the announcement of most of the Triple-A Indianapolis staff for 2009.
It's been well documented that Rays manager Joe Maddon has his family roots in eastern Pennsylvania. But at the Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday night, it became quite evident that Maddon's family stretches to the western most part of the state, as well.
Free agents can now talk money with any team, but the Bucs, who are unlikely to pursue the top tier of players, will bide their time before striking.
Finishing the '09 season on the disabled list, Bucs starters Tom Gorzelanny and Phil Dumatrait are set to begin to throwing soon and are expected to be ready when Spring Training opens.
The offseason and potential moves are on the minds of Bucs fans, and beat reporter Jenifer Langosch answers their queries in the latest mailbag.
The Pirates announced on Monday that Joe Ferrone was added to the front office as a special assistant to general manager Neal Huntington.
With the free-agency period set to get interesting, Pirates general manager Neal Huntington will bide his time as the market is set by the top-tier players.
The Pirates filled the final vacancy in the Major League coaching staff on Friday, naming Perry Hill as the team's first-base coach for 2009.
Starting Opening Day in 2006, Chris Duffy was the Pirates' center fielder of the future. On Friday, he filed for Minor League free agency.
Bucs prospect Sues striving for consistency
Pirates '07 first-round Draft pick Daniel Moskos moved into a starting role last season, and the southpaw struggled at Class A Lynchburg after the transition.
Pirates outfielder Nate McLouth was rewarded for his near-perfect season in the field on Wednesday, earning his first career Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
Pirates president Frank Coonelly participated in a live online chat with Bucs fans on Wednesay, answering a myriad of questions regarding the team.
The Pirates announced their season ticket plans for the 2009 season on Tuesday, and fans will enjoy the same prices they have for the past seven seasons.
Will the Pirates place more emphasis on speed next season? Should Ryan Doumit move to first base? Beat reporter Jenifer Langosch answers these questions and more in the latest mailbag.
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