Pirates take 3 pitchers off 40-man roster

Oct 21, 2:55 pm EDT

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PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates have removed right-handers Denny Bautista(notes), Chris Bootcheck(notes) and Craig Hansen(notes) from their 40-man roster by sending them outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bootcheck elected to enter free agency and will not return to the Pirates’ organization.

Hansen was one of four players acquired by the Pirates in a three-team trade with the Red Sox and Dodgers in July 2008. He last pitched April 19 because of a nerve problem in his upper back and has not resumed throwing.

Bootcheck, a former Angels reliever, had an 11.05 ERA in 13 games with Pittsburgh after spending most of the season as Indianapolis’ closer. Bautista was 0-1 with a 5.27 ERA in 14 games with the Pirates.

Updated Oct 21, 2:55 pm EDT
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  1. Rudy G
    7. Posted by Rudy G Sat Oct 24 9:01am EDT

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    McNutty is a joke as is his team! More losing seasons are on their way. I can't wait for Nutting to come out with his annual "we're dedicated to winning" speech. He's only dedicated to putting as much money in his pocket as he can without spending anything.
  2. Ed C
    6. Posted by Ed C Fri Oct 23 9:19am EDT

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    PLEASE tell me Bixler is next to go!!!
  3. Joel
    5. Posted by Joel Wed Oct 21 10:19pm EDT

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    these are the guys we traded Bay for.. I heard Brandon Moss might be next.. just great..
  4. Brian
    4. Posted by Brian Wed Oct 21 5:29pm EDT

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    The pirates called me and asked me if I was interested in coming to spring training this year. I haven't pitched since tee ball but the scouts like my form and said I would fit in good with the rest of the team. GO PIRATES
  5. Buckwheat
    2. Posted by Buckwheat Wed Oct 21 4:54pm EDT

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    Virgil Vasquez is still on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster? Amazing.
  6. karreemofwhite
    1. Posted by karreemofwhite Sat Jul 11 9:44pm EDT

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    welcome any relief to our team.
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