The Pirates announced this afternoon that Marc DelPiano was named as a special assistant to general manager Neal Huntington. (Today)
The Pirates are in discussions with free-agent reliever Derrick Turnbow. (Today)
Javier Vazquez is likely headed from the Chicago White Sox to the Atlanta Braves in a multiplayer trade. (Today)
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Rene Gayo, the Pirates' Latin American scouting director, watches the pitching portion of the tryout, with one of his Dominican scouts, Marino Tejada, holding the radar gun.
Part 3: Gayo's focus is on finding talent, but he must battle emotions in process (Yesterday)
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Mark Loretta is a career .297 hitter in 14 seasons, including a starting berth in the 2006 All-Star Game at PNC Park.
The Pirates are trying to acquire a longtime nemesis. (Yesterday)