Pirates designate reliever Beam for assignment

January 30, 2009 8:46 pm

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By Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pirates today designated reliever T.J. Beam for assignment to clear space on the full 40-man roster for newly signed outfielder Eric Hinske.

Beam, 28, had a 4.14 ERA in 32 appearances last season, striking out 24 and walking 20 in 45 2/3 innings.

A team has 10 days to release, trade or waive a player designated for assignment. Beam surely will be placed on waivers with the hope that he clears and can be assigned to Class AAA Indianapolis.

Check PBC Blog for details.



Dejan Kovacevic can be reached at dkovacevic@post-gazette.com . Catch more on the Pirates at the PG's PBC Blog .
First Published January 30, 2009 8:46 pm
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