I'm not sure why JVB isn't going into the rotation and Dumatrait is, but at least no more Morris. Of all the horrible moves Littlefield made, acquiring Morris was the worst. At least the team and new mgt is willing to eat the money and move on - a welcome sign of change.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08118/877103-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml
The Pirates this morning released Matt Morris and put left-hander Phil Dumatrait in the right-hander's spot in the rotation, meaning Dumatrait will start Thursday in Washington. Releasing Morris means the Pirates will pay him a little over $10 million, which includes the rest of his salary for this season and a $1 million buyout of his 2009 option. Right-hander John Van Benschoten joined the Pirates from Class AAA Indianapolis this morning to provide length in the bullpen. It could be that Van Benschoten won't be with the Pirates too long.
Left-hander Sean Burnett could be on the way in a couple days. "It's been kind of a whirlwind morning,'' manager John Russell said. "Matt Morris has been a true professional. He's had a great career. He wanted to help us win, and it just wasn't happening."
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