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News and notes about Derrek Lee trade, etc.

Shortstop Ronny Cedeno was injured Thursday in an on-field collision and is out of action tonight.

Pregame news and notes, lineups.

Charlie Morton talked for a long time with reporters this morning over the comparisons between him and Roy Halladay, against whom he’ll be pitching tomorrow as the Pirates open their series against the Phillies. The similarity this year is remarkable, especially when television broadcasts show the two right-handers on split screen. But Morton said there [...]

Alex Presley said his thumb injury “is kind of a nerve thing” but didn’t clarify it any more than that.

Alex Presley is out of the lineup due to a sore left thumb. He wasn’t too eager to talk about it.

Three new faces in the clubhouse today — Jason Grilli (who signed Thursday), Steve Pearce and Ronny Cedeno (back from the DL).

The Pirates are close to finalizing a deal with reliever Jason Grilli.

Chase d’Arnaud is not in the lineup tonight after injuring his neck last night.

Steve Pearce and Ronny Cedeno might be able to rejoin the Pirates later this week in time for a key series against the Cardinals.