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Pirates general manager Neal Huntington this afternoon strongly denied Internet reports that shortstop Jack Wilson has been traded to the Detroit Tigers. “No deal has been finalized,” Huntington said. Huntington paused and chuckled. “The gossip network is amazing,” he said. A source close to Wilson also confirmed that no deal has been done. The Pirates [...]

The Pirates today brought another new face to the front office, hiring Marc DelPiano as a special assistant to the general manager. DelPiano, 41, spent the past three years as a special assignment scout for the Boston Red Sox. He also has worked as the Florida Marlins’ director of player development and director of international [...]

In the first half of last season — when Jason Bay, Xavier Nady and Nate McLouth were all still around — the Pirates had the most prolific outfield in the majors. The club boasted a strong trio in the early ’90s, when Bobby Bonilla, Andy Van Slyke and Barry Bonds patrolled the turf at Three [...]