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Dmitri Young, 38, eyes MLB return with Pirates

Found February 13, 2012 on SI.com:
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Pirates make right move by not signing Young

Via The Sports Jags  |  February 15, 2012
If it were 2008 it wouldn’t surprise us at all to hear that the Pirates were signing 38-year-old who hasn’t played in the majors since ’08 and weighed 300 pounds the last time he was relevant to man first base for them. But this is a whole new ball game…we hope. Dmitri Young worked out for the Buccos yesterday in Bradenton and rumor has it that at 70 pounds...

Dimitri Young Works out for Hurdle at Pirate City

Via Pirates Prospects  |  February 13, 2012
PITTSBURGH — Veteran Dmitri Young worked out in front of Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and staff today at Pirate City, according to Tom Singer of MLB.com. It was reported last week that Young, who hasn’t played in the Majors since 2008, would travel to Bradenton, Fla., to work out in front of the Pirates. According to Singer, the 38-year-old Young held up well to rigorous...

Pirates opt to pass on ex-big leaguer Young

Via mlb.com  |  February 14, 2012
After putting Dmitri Young through a comprehensive workout on Monday, the Pirates have made a quick decision about whether to sign the 38-year-old switch-hitter seeking to resume his career.

Ex-big leaguer Young works out for Pirates

Via mlb.com  |  February 13, 2012
Dmitri Young, seeking to revive a Major League career interrupted three years ago, worked out on Monday at Pirate City and left manager Clint Hurdle at least intrigued. Young turned 38 in October and played his last big league game on July 11, 2008 with the Washington Nationals.

Dmitri Young works out, Clint Hurdle “curious”

Via Raise the Jolly Roger!  |  February 14, 2012
tweeted: A lot of people seem to be interested in the whole Dmitri Young situation, so here’s your update: Young held up well during a rigorous workout. “He met all the criteria we wanted to see,” Hurdle said. “He ran the bases, took balls at first base, threw from the outfield and hit from both sides of the plate. We were able to get a read on him.”...

Pirates won't offer contract to Dmitri Young

Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  February 14, 2012
The Pirates have decided not to offer a contract to free-agent first baseman Dmitri Young after putting him through a tryout Monday at the team's complex in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates pass on Young

Via pirates.scout.com  |  February 15, 2012
The Pittsburgh Pirates will not offer veteran Dmitri Young a contract.

Pirates won't offer contract to Young

Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  February 15, 2012
The Pirates have decided not to offer a contract to free-agent first baseman Dmitri Young after putting him through a tryout at the team's complex in Bradenton, Fla.

Stop The Presses! Breaking MLB News!

Via The Giants Cove  |  February 14, 2012
BASEBALL HEADLINES FROM NEWSPAPERS AROUND THE NATION DMITRI YOUNG, 38, EYES MLB RETURN WITH PIRATESClaims He’s Still Able to Strike Out with Runners On Base, Drop Routine Fly Balls CONTRACT FOR BASEBALL COMMISSIONER BUD SELIG EXTENDED TO 2035Beginning in 2020, Will Govern MLB From Sealed Underground Capsule Encased in Pure Argon YANKEES DEAL PITCHER A. J. BURNETT TO ITALIAN...

Pirates Roundtable Podcast Episode Links

Via The "Mc" Effect  |  February 13, 2012
Search "The 'Mc' Effect" on iTunes to Download/SubscribeEpisode 2 (2/9): LINKEpisode 1 (2/2): LINKListen on iTunes: LINKEpisode 2 Summary: The round table discusses the possibility of an A.J. Burnett trade, the rotation with and without Burnett, the first base spot, some prospects, Dmitri Young, Alex Presley, and how our blogs started.Episode 1 Summary: The round...
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