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Pirates Sign Doug Slaten

By Tim Dierkes | January 11, 2012 at 11:46am CDT

The Pirates signed lefty reliever Doug Slaten to a minor league, deal, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Slaten, 31, tossed 16 1/3 innings for the Nationals this year and another 10 1/3 in the minors, missing much of the season with an elbow injury.  He was effective against lefty batters in 2010, although he faced only 81 of them.  Slaten was non-tendered by the Nationals last month after earning $695K in 2011.  He also had minor league offers from the Brewers and Rangers, tweets Rosenthal.

Slaten is represented by Paragon Sports International.  Another PSI client, Jo-Jo Reyes, signed a minor league deal with the Pirates eight days ago.  

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14 Comments

  1. WolandJR

    14 years ago

    LOL

    Reply
    • Jose_Bautista

      14 years ago

      I think it’s the perfect comment for this situation.

      Reply
  2. Ken Roucka

    14 years ago

    The NL Central has been put on notice.

    Reply
  3. NYBravosFan10

    14 years ago

    Why does it seem like the pirates always sign everyone’s used trash?

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    • formerdraftpick 2

      14 years ago

      Put the PIT in Pittsburgh!

      Reply
    • shakeweight22

      14 years ago

      all minor league deals are someones used trash. hes not going to make the team.. the bucs are just trying to create some competition in spring training for the a second lefty reliever out of the bullpen because our former 4 overall draft pick lefty reliever dan moskos cant handle that.

      Reply
  4. Tacho Bill

    14 years ago

    Haha, Reds. Ryan Madson? Who is laughing now?

    Reply
  5. exportedexpo

    14 years ago

    This is good news to every lefthanded hitter in the NL central who struggles against left handed pitching.  

    Reply
  6. Guest 5116

    14 years ago

    good….he is YOUR problem now……i had to turn off the T.V. when that guy was pitching……….

    Reply
  7. jimmy

    14 years ago

    The Pirates are becoming a huge disgrace to baseball – if MLB doesn’t step in I expect Andrew to be gone within the next 2 years – maybe traded for Brandon Moss and Adam Laroche

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