This is the January 17, 2013 news archive. View today's Pirates news and rumors.

Pittsburgh Pirates News and Rumors

Yanks' Chamberlain, Cubs' Garza get new deals CNNSI.com Reliever Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,875,000, avoiding salary arbitration.
	Pirates re-sign righty Karstens to 1-year deal Jan 17 Associated Press, ESPN.com The Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed pitcher Jeff Karstens have agreed to a one-year contract.
	Bucs invite top prospects Cole, Taillon to camp Jan 17 Tom Singer, MLB.com The Pirates extended invitations to big league Spring Training camp to four players on Thursday, including top prospects Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon.

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