Pirates Sign RHP Jose Veras

The Pirates and RHP Jose Veras have come to terms, on a Minor League contract and an invite to Spring Training. The contract could be worth $1M, plus incentives, if he makes the big league squad, and $15K a week, in the minors.

Jose Veras

Veras, a 5 year veteran, will be 30 years of age for the 2011 season, and has been a part of 3 teams; the Yankees, Indians and Marlins. He is known for his mid to high 90's fastball and his slider. Initially, he signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, in 1998, as an undrafted free agent, and spent time in the, Rays, Rangers and Yankees farm system, until he debuted with the Yankees in August of 2006. In his remaining years with the Yankees, he spent time on both, the big league squad and in the minors, until he was traded to the Indians. His 2010 season was spent within the Marlins organization, where he signed a minor league contract, made the major league squad and later designated for assignment to make room, for now Pirate, Chris Leroux.


These kind of signings are expected to happen, for the remainder of the off season. Huntington was able to build a good bullpen, through minor league signings. With the Pirates main focus, now, on pitching, there will be several more relievers signed, and quite possibly, a possible starter, to add a little competition for the 5th spot in the rotation. 


Career Stats: 11-6/4.25 ERA/150 K/3 SV/1.271 WHIP