Pitching will be the focus throughout spring training for the Pirates after they finished last in the National League with a 5. 

--3B Andy LaRoche says he is completely healthy for the first time since tearing a ligament in his left thumb during spring training last season. 

Phelps handed suspension 

Whether for UPMC or the Pirates, most things Winifred Torbert does reflect her passion to expose Pittsburgh's urban youth to opportunity. 

TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS have claimed RHP T. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

2009 Pittsburgh Pirates ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at St. 

When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. 

--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason. 

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. 

When club president Frank Coonelly and general manager Neal Huntington joined the Pirates late in the 2007 season, they said they would attempt to lock up the organization's better players with multi-year contracts. 

--RHP Virgil Vasquez was claimed off waivers from San Diego, the third time he has been plucked off the wire this offseason.