Found October 29, 2009 on Post-Gazette:
The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to finalizing a deal to purchase the Florida State League team in Sarasota and move the high Class-A team to Bradenton, team president Frank Coonelly said in a statement today. The move would end the Pirate's affiliation with the Lynchburg (Va.) Hillcats.

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