BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) Ryan Vogelsong is hoping his second stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates ends better than the first.
The 38-year-old pitcher appeared in 103 games for the Pirates between 2001 and 2006, going just 10-19 with a 6.00 ERA. Vogelsong regained his form with the San Francisco Giants, helping the team to a World Series title in 2012.
Vogelsong finished 2015 coming out of the bullpen and signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in the offseason. The Pirates need help in a rotation looking to replace A.J. Burnett and Charlie Morton. Manager Clint Hurdle says Vogelsong still has an edge and a hunger to play and the team is confident Vogelsong can be an effective contributor.
The Pirates start Grapefruit League play next week.
Veteran pitcher Vogelsong hoping to catch on with Pirates
