CRAIG HANSEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Pirates Notebook: Hansen gets his release

ST. LOUIS -- There is just one left. When the Pirates announced Wednesday that pitcher Craig Hansen had been unconditionally released at his request, it left one player in the organization who had been acquired in the deadline-day deal in July 2008 that sent outfielder Jason Bay to the Boston Red Sox.
Via Post-Gazette  |  April 07, 2011

BP Unfiltered: Craig Hansen Released by R.J. Anderson

The Pirates released Craig Hansen today. Hansen was part of the three-team trade in July 2008 that sent Jason Bay to the Red Sox and Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers. With Brandon Moss and Andy LaRoche elsewhere and Hansen on the free agent market, only Bryan Morris remains on the Pirates, meanwhile neither Bay or Ramirez remain with the Red Sox or Dodgers respectively. Hansen&rsquo...
Via Baseball Prospectus  |  April 06, 2011

Former Red Sox Top Pitching Prospect Craig Hansen Released by Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have nearly completely washed their hands of the Jason Bay trade. The club released former Red Sox top pitching prospect Craig Hansen on Wednesday, according to Piratesprospects.com. Hansen's release leaves minor league RHP Bryan Morris as the organization's only remaining player from the Jason Bay trade that was supposed to restock the organization...
Via NESN.com  |  April 06, 2011

Pirates release RHP Craig Hansen

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released right handed pitcher Craig Hansen according to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com. The right hander has been recovering from a rare nerve issue adds Langosch. Hansen, 27, had a 5.68 ERA in 6.1 innings throughout five games in 2009 with the Pirates. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  April 06, 2011

Pirates sign Meyer; finally release Hansen

The Pirates made two very minor transactions that probably don't warrant a post. But I'm bored, so here we go. First off, left handed reliever Dan Meyer was signed to a minor league deal and will report to AAA-Indianapolis. He has pitched in the majors for parts of 5 seasons with Oakland and Florida. Over 113.2 innings, he's posted an ERA of 5.46 and has 92 K to go...
Via North Side Notch  |  April 06, 2011

Confirmation: The Sox sold high on Craig Hansen

As if you had any doubt that Theo was right in moving Craig Hansen as part of the Jason Bay/Manny Ramirez deal a few years back, it can now be confirmed. Hansen, after years of injuries, has been released by the Pirates. Hansen started off the 2009 season with the Pirates, but only made five appearances, with a 5.68 ERA in 6.1 innings.  After that he went on the disabled list...
Via Ted's Army  |  April 06, 2011

More bad stuff about Craig Hansen, thank god.

Remember Craig Hansen? Of course you do! Believe it or not, Captain Disaster is STILL rehabbing in the Pirates org.I found this great article that touches on Hansen's relationship with Manny Delcarmen and their wacky Pawtucket hijinks... and RJ's post-Stinko de Mayo smackdown. Beavis and Butthead, indeed.You know what pisses me off so much? That guys like Hansen can be drunken...
Via Baseball Heavy  |  March 19, 2010

Rounding up Pirate news

I had to give lab meeting this week, which is why posting has been a bit light the last few days. The Pirates have managed to do a few small, newsworthy things this week, though, so let's briefly run them down. Denny Bautista, Chris Bootcheck, and Craig Hansen are off the 40-man roster. Hansen is really the only one of the three that's news, but it probably has more to do...
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke  |  October 22, 2009

Bucs' pitcher Hansen's future uncertain

Reliever Craig Hansen was back at PNC Park on Tuesday, but he still has no idea when ? of if ? he will be able to rejoin the Pirates.
Via Pittsburghlive.com  |  August 04, 2009

Justin Masterson called up to start this afternoon for the Red Sox

Pitcher Justin Masterson was called up from the Portland Sea Dogs today to make a spot-start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Craig Hansen was sent back down to make room for him. With Beckett and Daisuke both missing starts due to the flu and post-flu symptoms (Josh's stiff neck), the Red Sox were forced to bring up Masterson A LOT earlier than they had hoped we...
Via Sox Addict  |  April 24, 2008
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