SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic 

With Monday's arbitration deadline looming, Ken Rosenthal says we're set to find out how much the economy will affect this offseason. 

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic 

The way general manager Neal Huntington sees it, the Pirates' coming winter could be downright tumultuous. 

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

The Pirates are going to all corners of the Earth in an attempt to increase the talent base of an organization that hasn't had a winning season at the major league level since 1992. 

--SS Jack Wilson is reportedly drawing trade interest from Detroit and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams that have pursued a deal for the eight-year veteran in the past. 

The Pirates are going to all corners of the Earth in an attempt to increase the talent base of an organization that hasn't had a winning season at the major league level since 1992. 

--SS Jack Wilson is reportedly drawing trade interest from Detroit and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two teams that have pursued a deal for the eight-year veteran in the past. 

The way general manager Neal Huntington sees it, the Pirates' coming winter could be downright tumultuous. 

The impression always stayed withPittsburghPirates shortstop Jack Wilson. 

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Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Monday after opening the season 1-10 without injured starters Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood. 

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