The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done. 

The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done. 

The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done. 

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. 

A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. 

--OF Craig Monroe signed a minor league deal with the Pirates and was invited to the team's big-league spring camp. 

Sacred Heart Cathedral senior Kevin Greene tugged on the rim with a little extra fervor Tuesday night. 

Outfielder Craig Monroe and catcher Miguel Perez agreed Tuesday to minor league contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. 

--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla. 

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. 

A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness. 

--LHP Phil Dumatrait has been slow to recover from shoulder surgery performed last August and will not be able to throw during a four-day minicamp for pitchers that will be held at the spring training base in Bradenton, Fla. 

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. 

A right-handed-hitting outfielder is the Pirates' greatest need, and free agent Rocco Baldelli seemed like the perfect player to fill that role, as he seemingly still has some upside in a career hampered by injuries and illness.