Pirates Sign Joe Beimel

It was reported, late Thursday night, that the Pirates will announce the signing of LHP Joe Beimel. There have been no details disclosed as of yet, but he was expected to be signing a one year, worth nearly $1M.

Joe Beimel

Beimel, an 18th round pick, in the 1998 amateur draft, by the Pirates, made his debut in 2001. After spending three years in Pittsburgh, has played with five different teams.


Last year in Colorado, he posted a 3.40 ERA/15 BB/21 K/1.356 WHIP


With today being the first day of PirateFest, and Beimel being from the area, they may take the opportunity to re-introduce him to the fan base.


Update to come later in the day, as contract details are released. 


*** UPDATE ***


More details have come out, about the deal bring Joe Beimel back to Pittsburgh. It is said to be a minor league deal, with the invite to spring training, and a clause, that if he doesn't make the 25-man roster, he becomes a free agent. He is very much expected, to make the 25-man roster. There is still no financial numbers release about the deal.


He represents the need for a left handed pitcher out of the bullpen, that Clint Hurdle is pursuing.