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Article: Vasquez called up, will start tonight against the Royals
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- June 26, 2009
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Right-hander Virgil Vasquez was called up from Triple-A and will
start tonight against Kansas City. Righty Charlie Morton was pushed
back to Sunday, giving his tender hamstring more time to heal.
Catcher Ryan Doumit (broken bone in right wrist) will leave
Sunday for Bradenton, Fla., to work out at the team's spring
training facility. Doumit could be on track to return to the Pirates
by the end of July. "We are very pleased with his progress," general
manager Neal Huntington said.
Outfielder Brandon Moss got a rare start last night against a
left-handed pitcher. Not just any left-hander, but American League
Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. Manager John Russell said he has liked
Moss' approach at ...