Pirates agree to terms with reliever Bass, and two others on minor league deals

The Pittsburgh Pirates today agreed to terms with the following players on minor league contracts with an invitation to spring training.

Brian Bass (RHP) - Spent the 2009 season with Baltimore, where he went 5-3 with a 4.90 ERA (86.1ip/47er) in 48 relief appearances. Finished second among American League relievers in innings pitched.

Luke Carlin (C) - Spent a majority of the 2009 campaign with Reno (Diamondbacks' AAA) while also having two stints with Arizona. Was a member of Team Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and threw out 16-of-45 (35.6 percent) of runners attempting to steal against him while playing with Reno. Has played a total of 46 games in the big leagues with San Diego (2008) and Arizona (2009).

Brian Myrow (OF) - Hit a combined .307 (112-for-365) with 22 doubles, 15 home runs and 59 RBI in 110 games between Charlotte (White Sox' AAA) and Indianapolis in 2009. Myrow Led Indianapolis in batting average (.330), on-base percentage (.448) slugging percentage (.515) and walks (43). Has played in a total of 52 games in the big leagues with the Dodgers (2005) and Padres (2007-08).

The Pirates have now agreed to terms with 19 minor league free agents with an invitation to spring training.