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Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. | Ballpark: PNC Park (38,496) | Spring Training: Bradenton, Fla.
Principal Owner: Bob Nutting | CEO: Frank Coonelly | GM: Neal Huntington | Manager: John Russell | World Championships: 5
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Cubs use pitching, two bunts to complete another sweep of Pirates
Jason Marquis shut down Pittsburgh's batters, and the Chicago Cubs turned two well-placed bunts into two runs in the seventh inning and swept yet another three-game series from the Pirates with a 2-0 victory Wednesday.

Alvarez signs for 6m Bucs - NY Post

Pedro Alvarez is finally a pro.

Pirates report: Roster

Pirates report: Notes, quotes
--RHP Jesse Chavez's contract was purchased from Class AAA Indianapolis on Wednesday and he pitched one scoreless innings in his major league debut

Pirates report: Inside pitch
The Pirates placed first-round draft pick Pedro Alvarez, a left-handed hitting third baseman from Vanderbilt, on the restricted list Wednesday after his agent, Scott Boras, informed the club that he wants to renegotiate the contract the sides agreed to on Aug

Bucs' No. 2 pick on restricted list after agent claims contract not valid
Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in June amateur draft, was been placed on Major League Baseball's restricted list Wednesday after his agent claimed the contract Alvarez agreed to with the Pittsburgh Pirates minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline is not valid.

Pirates' Hansen optioned, Chavez called up
Right-hander Craig Hansen, struggling with his control since being traded to Pittsburgh last month, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

 
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 8/27Jesse ChavezPPurchased From Minors
 8/27Phil DumatraitPTransferred to 60-Day DL
 8/27Craig HansenPSent to Minors
 8/25Robinzon DiazCSent to Minors
 8/25Robinzon DiazCTraded From
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Pittsburgh Pirates Message Board
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August 28, 2008 12:21 am
We all knew August would be tough for a variety of reasons, but it has been devastating.  I think 70 wins for the season should be the goal.
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August 27, 2008 2:15 pm
Just saw it on ESPN. He is on the restricted list because Scott Borris is saying they never reached an agreement and it was filed after the 12:00 deadline.  The thing is, the deal with Alverez was filed to the MLB before I believe the Royals first round pick who is also a Borris Client.  This could mess up his other clients contra ...(more)
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August 26, 2008 10:51 pm