You guessed it, Jack Wilson. [The Detroit Free Press] says the talks are "ongoing" and that "there appears to be genuine interest on both sides." Although the Pirates aren't going to get great value for Wilson, the Detroit system is [not exactly chalk-full of prospects], so this is something to ...
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Raise the Jolly Roger!:
PLAYERS:
Chris Gomez,
Adam LaRoche,
Jack Wilson,
Mark Loretta,
Bobby Abreu
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels
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