Pirates Reacquire Josh Rodriguez

by Charlie Wilmoth on Jun 21, 2011 1:48 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - APRIL 21: Omar Infante #13 of the Florida Marlins turns a double play forcing out Josh Rodriguez #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates as Hanley Ramirez #2 looks on during a game at Sun Life Stadium on April 21, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Pirates have reacquired former Rule 5 pick Josh Rodriguez for cash. He'll be assigned to Class AAA. I was a fan of acquiring Rodriguez the first time, so this is fine with me, but I wonder how they'll use him. He hasn't played much this year, and Chase D'Arnaud is Indianapolis' regular shortstop. It looks like Rodriguez will be a backup. It's also likely that he'll see some time at second base in the meantime - Brian Friday has been Indianapolis' second baseman, and he hasn't hit a whole lot.

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d'arnaud possibly getting a cup o' coffee and ciriaco being sent down?

by white angus on Jun 21, 2011 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

let's hope so

by BadAndy on Jun 21, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

This is my vote

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by WVPiratesfan on Jun 21, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

That's what I was thinking too!

by Kev S on Jun 21, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

As I noted in the FanPost

JRod hasn’t hit at all in Columbus, appeared to miss some time with injury and has been playing mostly the outfield. He played zero games at SS or 2nd base. Cleveland obviously has no use for him.

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by David Todd on Jun 21, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions