post-gazette.com - 11/27/2009
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Additions such as Ankiel, Blalock could not come at prospects' expense
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Rick Ankiel / Pirates still eyeing Ankiel
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are still interested in free agent outfielder Rick Ankiel, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our View: Only in Pittsburgh could a 30-year-old outfielder who hit .231 the previous season be considered a big addition, but that's the case here. Ankiel undeniably has a lot of pop, but unfortunately, he has as equally little plate discipline and an affinity for unhittable high fastballs. Read more Rick_Ankiel news
Hank Blalock / Bucs interested in Blalock
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The Pirates have let free agent Hank Blalock know they are interested in his services, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our View: Blalock can play both corner infield spots, and the outfield. He has been injury plagued much of the three past seasons, but did hit 25 home runs (to go along with a .234 average) in 123 games last season. Read more Hank_Blalock news
Pirates Kicking The Tires On Ankiel & Blalock
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Pirates are believed to have already made contact with Scott Boras about two of his clients, free agents Rick Ankiel and Hank Blalock, according to Dejan Kovacevic of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The team's preference "is for a short-term contract aimed at allowing the player a chance at full-time duty to revive their careers." ...
Pirates still eyeing Ankiel
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... The Pittsburgh Pirates are still interested in free agent outfielder Rick Ankiel, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. ...
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