Pirates Player and Pitcher of Spring Training Awards

The Pittsburgh Pirates announce the winners of the Pirates Player and Pitcher of Spring Training Awards. It was managements idea to recognize outstanding contributions made to the team during Spring Training. It was thought that adding an awards ceremony would liven up a dull and otherwise boring time of the year. To be eligible for the Pirates Player and Pitcher of Spring Training Awards-a player has to be a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Failure to be a member is grounds for instant disqualification. So, without further adieu, here is your award winners!
The Pirates Player of Spring Training Award winner is:
Benji Martinez-Benji hit .417 this spring and flashed the leather that won him the gold glove in season 8.
Honorable mentions for this award go out to:
Carlos Lind-Carlos hit .412this Spring and forced Benji Martinez to pick his game up.
Garry Bennett-Gary hit .412 this Spring and continues to let everybody know he wants to be in the show.

The Pirates Pitcher of Spring Training Award winner is:
Tim Loewer-Tim didn't allow an earned run in 13 innings of work. Pirates Management is happy have him in their organization.
Honorable mentions for this award go out to:
Kent Heredia-Kent had a 0.90 ERA this spring, as he prepares to do battle for the Pirates.
Keith Sullivan-Keith had a 3.27 ERA this spring. Both him and Tim Loewer have quite the friendly rivalry going, as they each try to out duel each other, on the mound.

Congratulation's to the winners of the Pirates Player and Pitcher of Spring Training Awards. In other news the Pirates announced today that they have completed a trade with Detroit. Going to Detroit: Willie Machado and Theodore White in exchange for: Jimmie Torres. While it was tough to send fan favorite Machado and up and comer White, management felt they had no choice but to pull the trigger and acquire Torres. Torres will begin season 9 in AA as a SP. It's hoped that he will progress quickly and challenge for a ML job in Season 11.
Stay tuned for more exciting news from the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the season rolls along.