Article: Struggling Morris let go as Pirates shuffle rotation

The Pirates released pitcher Matt Morris this morning, one day after he dropped to 0-4 with a loss to the Phillies.

The Pirates will pay Morris the balance of his $10.03 million salary, plus a $1 buyout for the 2009 season.

Left-hander Phil Dumatrait will join the rotation and presumably start on Thursday in Washington.

Right-hander John Van Benschoten was called up from Class AAA Indianapolis. He joined the team this morning and ...

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