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Pirates re-sign P Grilli

Found December 12, 2011 on Miami Herald:
PLAYERS: Jason Grilli
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed pitcher Jason Grilli on Monday.
Original Story: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/12/12...
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