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Fernando Nieve Released

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He was granted an unconditional release, according to Colin Dunlap. UPDATE by Charlie: I liked Nieve as a minor-league signing, but I'm also fine with him leaving if the Bucs didn't like what they saw. He struck out more than a batter an inning in a brief sample this Spring, but that doesn't necessarily mean much, since he also allowed more than two hits per inning. Also, the Indianapolis pitching staff will be really crowded.