The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their pitching staff by adding Houston left-hander Wandy Rodriguez.
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Pirates Trade For Astros’ Wandy Rodriguez
Wandy Rodriguez #51 of the Houston Astros throws against the Cincinnati Reds at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Getty ImagesRodríguez is just 7-9 with a 3.79 ERA, but don’t let those numbers (especially the wins and losses) fool you; he’s a solid pitcher who’s been wonderfully consistent (if not consistently wonderful) over the last few seasons.
Performance aside, this might turn into a costly move for the Pirates, depending on how much money the Astros send along. Because Rodríguez is guaranteed $13 million in 2013, and at least a $2.5-million buyout in 2014.
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