 Posted: Mon 20:49, 04 Nov 2013 Post subject: PITTSBURGH |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Marlon Byrd, John Buck from New York Mets
PITTSBURGH,[url=http://www.jdebug.net]Jimmy Choo Outlet UK[/url], Aug. 27 () -- The pennant-contending Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and catcher John Buck in a trade from the New York Mets.The Pirates received the pair in exchange for cash, minor league infielder Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later.Byrd could help make a significant offensive contribution for the Bucs, who came into Tuesday's game against Milwaukee 1/2-game behind National League Central-leading St. Louis. The 35-year-old is batting .285 over 117 games this season, leading the Mets in both home runs (21) and RBI (71).Buck, meanwhile, has compiled 15 homers and 60 RBI with a .215 average over 101 games for New York following a quick start to the season.The 19-year-old Herrera goes to the Mets after batting .265 with 11 homers,[url=http://www.godsdrama.com/]true religion men[/url], 27 doubles and 56 RBI in 109 games with Class A West Virginia. |
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