Pirates cut Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances shy of $200K bonus, GM claims money played 'zero factor'
Having already been eliminated from postseason contention, the Pittsburgh Pirates shuffled their roster for the final week of the regular season on Tuesday, and called up infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A. Veterans Michael A. Taylor and Rowdy Tellez were designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
Pirates designate Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances short of a $200K bonus
With the Pittsburgh Pirates out of playoff contention, first baseman Rowdy Tellez was playing for an opportunity to receive a $200,000 bonus based on plate appearances. He entered Tuesday with 421 plate appearances, four away from earning that additional bonus.
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are riled up about Rowdy. Some Steelers fans are doubting the strong start. Others want to know why I ...
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"Why Do You Have a $86 Million Payroll?": Pirates' Owner Gets Blasted By Top Insider After Controversial Rowdy Telez DFAThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided to release Rowdy Tellez just as he was about to hit a milestone"”425 plate appearances that ...
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