It looks like the Pirates are getting serious about this contending business. In a deal to solidify their starting rotation, the Pirates acquired Astros' lefty Wandy Rodriguez in exchange for three minor league players--outfielder Robbie Grossman and left-handed pitchers Rudy Owens and Colton Cain.
The Astros will also reportedly pick up a portion of Rodriguez' contract, which runs through the year 2014. It is unclear how much Houston will be willing to pick up, but Grossman and Owens were both among the Pirates top 20 prospects, so the amount may be substantial. Rodriguez is set to earn $13 million in each of the next two seasons.
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