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T.J. Beam DFA’d? Why?

Found January 30, 2009 on Raise the Jolly Roger!: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Eric Hinske,  TJ Beam
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates

To open up a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Eric Hinske, [the Pirates designated pitcher T.J. Beam for That means the Bucs have 10 days to release, trade, or waive Beam. They will likely waive him, and I would be shocked if nobody claims him off Beam ...
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