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Busy day for the Bucs. They also made a deal with the Nationals, swapping Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge and there were another player going each way.

About our deal: Pirates get minor leaguers right-hander Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer.In addition, the Pirates are giving the Yankees money to off-set Hinske's contract.

So much for "not needing a bat".

I really like this move. We made our bench that much stronger. And last year, Joe G, had no bench to work with. He can play more then one position and is a plus off the bench. Good to see that Cash is not just standing there with his finger up his back side.