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2003 Pittsburgh Pirates (Franchise Encyclopedia: 2002/2004)
75-87, Finished 4th in NL Central Division
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Scored 753 runs, Allowed 801 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 76-86
Managed by Lloyd McClendon

Ballpark: PNC Park (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 1,636,751 (14th of 16)
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Batting - 102, Pitching - 102
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Franchise Encyclopedia: 2003 Stats / Schedule / Transactions (2002/2004) / Lineups / Batting Orders / Minor League Teams / SplitsBat / Pitch / GamelogsBat / Pitch / Amateur Draft

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

November 7, 2002

Signed Aaron Holbert as a free agent.

November 20, 2002

Released Armando Rios.

November 25, 2002

Signed David Doster as a free agent.

Traded a player to be named later and Adrian Burnside (minors) to the Detroit Tigers. Received Randall Simon. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Roberto Novoa (December 16, 2002) to the Detroit Tigers to complete the trade.

December 1, 2002

Signed Kevin Nicholson as a free agent.

Signed John Wasdin as a free agent.

December 2, 2002

Signed Chris Heintz as a free agent.

December 11, 2002

Signed Brian Boehringer as a free agent.

December 16, 2002

Released Jimmy Anderson.

D.J. Carrasco drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2002 rule 5 draft.

Chris Spurling drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 2002 rule 5 draft.

Rico Washington drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 2002 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Matt Roney from the Colorado Rockies in the 2002 rule 5 draft.

Sold Matt Roney to the Detroit Tigers.

December 18, 2002

Released Tike Redman.

Signed Matt Stairs as a free agent.

December 20, 2002

Signed Mike Gulan as a free agent.

Traded Chris Young and Jon Searles (minors) to the Montreal Expos. Received Matt Herges.

Signed Ariel Prieto as a free agent.

December 25, 2002

Signed Mark Corey as a free agent.

December 26, 2002

Signed Tomas de la Rosa as a free agent.

Ronny Paulino drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2002 rule 5 draft.

December 28, 2002

Signed John Barnes as a free agent.

January 6, 2003

Signed Nelson Figueroa as a free agent.

January 17, 2003

Signed Tike Redman as a free agent.

January 23, 2003

Signed Courtney Duncan as a free agent.

January 28, 2003

Signed Jeff D'Amico as a free agent.

Signed Julian Tavarez as a free agent.

January 29, 2003

Signed Mike Holtz as a free agent.

January 31, 2003

Signed Pat Mahomes as a free agent.

Signed Jeff Suppan as a free agent.

February 4, 2003

Bronson Arroyo selected by the Boston Red Sox off waivers.

February 7, 2003

Signed Dennys Reyes as a free agent.

March 10, 2003

Released Al Reyes.

Signed Reggie Sanders as a free agent.

March 13, 2003

the Kansas City Royals returned Ronny Paulino (earlier draft pick).

March 14, 2003

Signed Kenny Lofton as a free agent.

March 26, 2003

Released Matt Herges.

April 18, 2003 (Standings)

Signed Jeff Reboulet as a free agent.

May 19, 2003 (Standings)

Dennys Reyes granted Free Agency.

June 3, 2003 (Standings)

Drafted Paul Maholm in the 1st round (8th pick) of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed July 9, 2003.

Drafted Tom Gorzelanny in the 2nd round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed July 1, 2003.

Drafted Craig Stansberry in the 5th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed July 1, 2003.

Drafted Josh Sharpless in the 24th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed June 5, 2003.

June 29, 2003 (Standings)

Released Kevin Young.

July 8, 2003 (Standings)

Traded John Wasdin to the Toronto Blue Jays. Received Rich Thompson.

July 21, 2003 (Standings)

Traded Mike Williams and cash to the Philadelphia Phillies. Received Frank Brooks.

July 22, 2003 (Standings)

Traded Mike Gonzalez and Scott Sauerbeck to the Boston Red Sox. Received Brandon Lyon and Anastacio Martinez.

July 23, 2003 (Standings)

Traded Aramis Ramirez, Kenny Lofton, and cash to the Chicago Cubs. Received a player to be named later, Jose Hernandez, and Matt Bruback (minors). The Chicago Cubs sent Bobby Hill (August 15, 2003) to the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete the trade.

July 31, 2003 (Standings)

Traded Brandon Lyon, Jeff Suppan, and Anastacio Martinez to the Boston Red Sox. Received Mike Gonzalez, Freddy Sanchez, and cash.

August 17, 2003 (Standings)

Traded Randall Simon to the Chicago Cubs. Received Ray Sadler.

August 22, 2003 (Standings)

Sold Courtney Duncan to the Anaheim Angels.

Purchased Jorge Toca from the New York Mets.

August 26, 2003 (Standings)

Traded Brian Giles to the San Diego Padres. Received a player to be named later, Jason Bay, and Oliver Perez. The San Diego Padres sent Corey Stewart (minors) (October 2, 2003) to the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete the trade.

September 29, 2003 (Standings)

Adam Hyzdu granted Free Agency.

Pat Mahomes granted Free Agency.

Jim Mann granted Free Agency.

October 1, 2003 (Standings)

Selected Jason Boyd off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.

Released Jose Hernandez.

October 2, 2003 (Standings)

Released Jeff D'Amico.

October 15, 2003 (Standings)

John Barnes granted Free Agency.

Shawn Camp granted Free Agency.

Tomas de la Rosa granted Free Agency.

David Doster granted Free Agency.

Mike Gulan granted Free Agency.

Chris Heintz granted Free Agency.

Aaron Holbert granted Free Agency.

Mike Holtz granted Free Agency.

Kevin Nicholson granted Free Agency.

Ariel Prieto granted Free Agency.

October 27, 2003

Reggie Sanders granted Free Agency.

October 31, 2003

Matt Stairs granted Free Agency.

November 2, 2003

Julian Tavarez granted Free Agency.

November 9, 2003

Pokey Reese granted Free Agency.

November 20, 2003

Matt Guerrier selected by the Minnesota Twins off waivers.

Duaner Sanchez selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers off waivers.

Walter Young selected by the Baltimore Orioles off waivers.

November 26, 2003

Signed Tomas de la Rosa as a free agent.

December 1, 2003

Signed Chris Fussell as a free agent.

December 5, 2003

Signed Juan Acevedo as a free agent.

December 13, 2003

Signed Keith McDonald as a free agent.

December 15, 2003

Jose Bautista drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2003 rule 5 draft.

Jeff Bennett drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2003 rule 5 draft.

Frank Brooks drafted by the New York Mets in the 2003 rule 5 draft.

Chris Shelton drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2003 rule 5 draft.

Rich Thompson drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 2003 rule 5 draft.

December 21, 2003

Mike Lincoln granted Free Agency.

December 26, 2003

Signed Andy Abad as a free agent.

January 2, 2004

Signed Chris Truby as a free agent.

January 3, 2004

Signed Chris Singleton as a free agent.

January 6, 2004

Signed Chris Stynes as a free agent.

January 7, 2004

Signed Blake Stein as a free agent.

Signed Daryle Ward as a free agent.

January 13, 2004

Signed Luke Allen as a free agent.

January 14, 2004

Signed Hector Almonte as a free agent.

January 20, 2004

Signed Sandy Martinez as a free agent.

Signed Willis Roberts as a free agent.

January 22, 2004

Signed Donaldo Mendez as a free agent.

January 24, 2004

Signed Rick Reed as a free agent.

January 27, 2004

Signed Ruben Mateo as a free agent.

January 30, 2004

Signed Jose Mesa as a free agent.

February 5, 2004

Signed Mark Guthrie as a free agent.

February 9, 2004

Signed David Lundquist as a free agent.

February 14, 2004

Signed Orlando Merced as a free agent.

February 17, 2004

Signed Kevin Nicholson as a free agent.

February 19, 2004

Signed Randall Simon as a free agent.

February 24, 2004

Signed Raul Mondesi as a free agent.

March 4, 2004

Free agent signing of Chris Singleton voided.

March 31, 2004

Released Joe Beimel.

the Boston Red Sox returned Frank Brooks (earlier draft pick).

Released Jorge Toca.


The transaction information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Last transaction is September 30, 2007.

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