Live Pirates Trades Updates

4:16: @LangoschMLB: manager Russell says C Chris Snyder expected to join team on Monday in Pittsburgh

The Trade Deadline has offically ended, although more deals may pour through in th next little bit.

• The Pirates did trade LHP Javier Lopez to the Giants for RHP Joe Martinez and OF John Bowker.
• The Pirates traded Octavio Dotel to the Dodgers for James McDonald & Andrew Lambo
• @RobBiertempfel: Pirates milledge laughs and tells dotel in mock threatening tone: “I’ll see you next season”

3:45 @extrabaggs: CSN is reporting the Giants traded RHP Joe Martinez to the Pirates for LHP Javier Lopez

3:35: @Dejan_Kovacevic: Hearing Pirates might be on verge of trading LHP Javier Lopez.

3:27: @Dejan_Kovacevic: Pirates NOT expecting to trade Paul Maholm. Attention focused on Octavio Dotel, with several teams.

2:34: @jaysonst: Source says Pirates not sure they will get Octavio Dotel moved. Telling teams they’re fine w/ him as their closer this year & next.

2:20 PM: @LangoschMLB: With Ted Lilly to the Dodgers deal reportedly done, that would eliminate the Dodgers interest in Pirates LHP Paul Maholm

It’s offical: Pirates acquire SS Pedro Ciriaco, Chris Snyder & cash from D-backs 4 Ryan Church, Bobby Crosby & D.J. Carrasco.

• @LangoschMLB: Source says Pirates receiving $3 million from Dbacks in Snyder/Ciriaco – Church/Crosby/Carrasco trade
• Pirates recall infielders Argenis Diaz and Jeff Clement from Triple-A Indianapolis.
• Bucs also recall RHP Daniel McCutchen to start tonight.
• @Dejan_Kovacevic: Pirates GM, on Snyder: “quality catching option this year and next year … game-calling and receiving … will help our pitching staff.”

“Chris Snyder is a solid Major League player who will provide us with a quality catching option for this year and next year,” general manager Neal Huntington said.  “He brings leadership to the club, along with a game calling and receiving ability that will help our pitching staff mature. Additionally he will add some home run power to our lineup.”

Tonight’s Starting Lineup 7/31 Pirates @ Cardinals:

Cardinals:

Lopez 5

Jay 9

Pujols 3
Holliday 7

Rasmus 8

Molina 2

Schumaker 4

Suppan 1

Ryan 6