Pirates get Wandy Rodriguez from Houston

[Kingofalldems]

Last edited Tue Jul 24, 2012, 09:55 PM - Edit history (1)

Nice pickup.

[madinmaryland]

1. Here is a link to read more...

http://news.yahoo.com/pirates-acquire-lhp-rodriguez-astros-030457173--mlb.html

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The surprising Pittsburgh Pirates are getting serious about their playoff push, acquiring pricey lefty Wandy Rodriguez in a trade Tuesday night with the Houston Astros.

Without even a winning record since their last trip to the postseason in 1992, the Pirates began the night just 1½ games behind the Reds in the NL Central and in the thick of the wild-card race. They have been looking to bolster the back end of their solid rotation that is led by A.J. Burnett and James McDonald.

Rodriguez provides Pittsburgh with another arm.

The Pirates will get up to $17.7 million in the deal to offset what could amount to over $30 million in salary for Rodriguez. They are sending Triple-A All-Star Rudy Owen and Colton Cain, both left-handers, and outfielder Robbie Grossman to Houston.

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