Pirates sign ex-Mariner LHP Bedard
Published 3:39 pm Wednesday, December 7, 2011
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with veteran left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard and outfielder Nate McLouth.
The 32-year-old Bedard was 5-9 with 3.62 earned-run average in 24 starts for Seattle and Boston last season after missing 2010 because of shoulder problems.
McLouth spent four-plus seasons with the Pirates before being traded to Atlanta in 2009. The 30-year-old struggled with the Braves, hitting .198 in 2010 and .228 in 2011.
Bedard could step in immediately at the top of Pittsburgh’s rotation while McLouth could provide depth in a crowded outfield.
