The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially acquired left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez and cash from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitchers Rudy Owens and Colton Cain and outfielder Robbie Grossman. Rodriguez is under team control through the 2014 season and the Pirates will pay $17.7 million of Rodriguez owed salary through the 2014 season. Houston will pick up $10 million of the $26 million Rodriguez is due in 2013 and 2014.
Trade Analysis: Pirates bolster rotation and don't surrender a top prospect for Wandy Rodriguez, a non-rental player
Trade Analysis: Pirates bolster rotation and don't surrender a top prospect for Wandy Rodriguez, a non-rental player 
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