The Pirates recalled the following nine players from Triple-A Indianapolis today:
Right-handed pitchers T.J. Beam, Craig Hansen, Ross Ohlendorf, Marino Salas and Romulo Sanchez; catchers Robinzon Diaz and Ronny Paulino; shortstop Brian Bixler and outfielder Steve Pearce.
The Pirates also selected the contract of INF Luis Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis and unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Ty Taubenheim.
Also, Ohlendorf will make his first start for the Pirates Wednesday in Cincinnati.
I'm not surprised, as others are, that John van Benschoten wasn't recalled. If anything, not being immediately recalled signals to me that the Pirates will cut ties with JVB at the end of the season.
I was a little surprised that neither outfielder Andrew McCutchen or third baseman Neil Walker were recalled. My only thinking is that the club believes there might be a little too much pressure on the 22-year-olds and that they would be better served to take some time off before winterball rather than sit the bench and be hounded for interview requests for four weeks.
There also might be some lingering health issues going on with either or both, though I'm not sure. After all, the grind of their first full Class AAA season probably took its tool on both.
Also, Ohlendorf will make his first start for the Pirates Wednesday in Cincinnati.
I'm not surprised, as others are, that John van Benschoten wasn't recalled. If anything, not being immediately recalled signals to me that the Pirates will cut ties with JVB at the end of the season.
I was a little surprised that neither outfielder Andrew McCutchen or third baseman Neil Walker were recalled. My only thinking is that the club believes there might be a little too much pressure on the 22-year-olds and that they would be better served to take some time off before winterball rather than sit the bench and be hounded for interview requests for four weeks.
There also might be some lingering health issues going on with either or both, though I'm not sure. After all, the grind of their first full Class AAA season probably took its tool on both.
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