The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost out on starting pitcher Josh Johnson who has agreed to a one year deal worth up to $8 million with the San Diego Padres. Johnson lives in Las Vegas and the Padres had been viewed as the favorite for Johnson. Money wasn’t the reason the Pirates lost out on Johnson.

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