Pittsburgh Pirates Transactions - 2005
| DECEMBER | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| December 15, 2005 | Signed pitcher Roberto Hernandez, who had been with the New York Mets, to a one-year contract. |
| December 8, 2005 | Acquired first baseman Sean Casey from the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Dave Williams; acquired pitcher Chad Blackwell from the Kansas City Royals to complete Wednesday's trade; acquiredpitcher Clayton Hamilton from the San Diego Padres to complete a November 21 trade; released infielder Ty Wigginton. |
| NOVEMBER | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| November 30, 2005 | Named Jeff Cox third base coach. |
| November 29, 2005 | Signed pitchers Britt Reames, Joe Roa, Jason Roach and Matt Whiteside and infielder Jason Alfaro to minor league contracts. |
| November 19, 2005 | Added infielders Yurendell DeCaster and Javier Guzman and pitcher Josh Sharpless to the 40-man roster. |
| November 18, 2005 | Agreed to terms with outfielder Jason Bay on a four-year contract through the 2009 season. |
| November 16, 2005 | Named Bobby Cuellar bullpen coach. |
| November 2, 2005 | Named Jim Colborn pitching coach and Jim Lett bench coach. |
| OCTOBER | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| October 28, 2005 | Extended the contracts of broadcasters John Wehner and Steve Blass through the 2006 season. |
| October 25, 2005 | Re-signed pitcher Dave Williams to a one-year contract. |
| October 11, 2005 | Named Jim Tracy manager and signed him to a three-year contract. |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| September 16, 2005 | Activated pitcher Zach Duke from the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contracts of pitchers Bryan Bullington, Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Capps from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); recalled infielder Jose Bautista and catcher Ronny Paulino from Indianapolis; released pitcher Cory Stewart; designated outfielder Ray Sadler for assignment; transferred outfielder Chris Duffy to the 60-day disabled list. |
| September 13, 2005 | Recalled infielder J.J. Furmaniak from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| September 14, 2005 | Recalled pitcher Ian Snell from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| September 7, 2005 | Fired manager Lloyd McClendon; named Pete Mackanin interim manager. |
| AUGUST | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| August 29, 2005 | Activated infielder-outfielder Craig Wilson from the 15-day disabled list; placed outfielder Chris Duffy on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. |
| August 28, 2005 | Placed pitcher Zach Duke on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Wednesday, with a sprained left ankle; purchased the contract of pitcher Paul Maholm from Indianapolis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); transferred infielder Jose Castillo to the 60-day disabled list. |
| August 24, 2005 | Placed infielder Jose Castillo on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left MCL; recalled infielder Ty Wigginton from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| August 17, 2005 | Activated pitcher Mike Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Ian Snell to Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| August 12, 2005 | Placed outfielder Jody Gerut on the 15-day disabled list with irritation of the patella tendon in the right knee; recalled outfielder Nate McLouth from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| JULY | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| July 22, 2005 | Recalled first baseman Brad Eldred from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Bobby Hill to Indianapolis. |
| July 22, 2005 | Optioned third baseman Bobby Hill to Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); recalled third baseman Brad Eldred from Indianapolis. |
| July 17, 2005 | Recalled outfielder Chris Duffy from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); placed outfielder Craig Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left pinky. |
| July 10, 2005 | Activated infielder-outfielder Craig Wilson from the 15-day disabled list; optioned catcher David Ross to Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| July 7, 2005 | Promoted Jim Plake to senior vice president and CFO. |
| July 1, 2005 | Purchased the contract of pitcher Zach Duke from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); optioned outfielder Nate McLouth to Indianapolis; released pitcher Bobby Bradley. |
| JUNE | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| June 29, 2005 | Placed pitcher Oliver Perez on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left big toe; recalled outfielder Nate McLouth from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| June 26, 2005 | Recalled pitcher Ian Snell from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Mike Johnston to Indianapolis. |
| June 23, 2005 | Placed pitcher Mike Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee; recalled pitcher Mike Johnston from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| June 14, 2005 | Signed outfielder Andrew McCutchen, their first-round pick in the 2005 draft. |
| June 5, 2005 | Recalled catcher Ryan Doumit from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); optioned third baseman Ty Wigginton to Indianapolis. |
| June 1, 2005 | Signed pitcher Brad Clapp, their 2004 19th-round pick. |
| MAY | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| May 31, 2005 | Signed pitcher Ian Heisel. |
| May 14, 2005 | Optioned outfielder Ray Sadler to Altoona of the Eastern League (AA). |
| May 12, 2005 | Acquired outfielder Michael Restovich from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named. |
| May 9, 2005 | Placed first baseman-outfielder Craig Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with an injured left finger; purchased the contract of outfielder Ray Sadler from Altoona of the Eastern League (AA); released catcher Benito Santiago. |
| May 6, 2005 | Activated infielder Jose Castillo from the 15-day disabled list; designated infielder Alfredo Amezaga for assignment. |
| APRIL | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| April 21, 2005 | Claimed infielder Alfredo Amezaga off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. |
| April 20, 2005 | Placed catcher Benito Santiago on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 15, with a viral infection; activated catcher Humberto Cota from the 15-day disabled list. |
| April 8, 2005 | Placed infielder Jose Castillo on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique; recalled outfielder Chris Duffy from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA). |
| April 2, 2005 | Released outfielder Ben Grieve. |
| MARCH | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| March 31, 2005 | Acquired catcher David Ross from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations. |
| March 26, 2005 | Assigned pitcher Zach Duke, infielder Edwards Guzman and first baseman Graham Koonce to minor league camp. |
| March 24, 2005 | Released pitcher Albie Lopez. |
| March 8, 2005 | Released catcher J.R. House. |
| JANUARY | |
| DATE | TRANSACTION |
| January 14, 2005 | Agreed to terms with pitchers Kip Wells and Brian Meadows on one-year contracts. |
| January 10, 2005 | Signed free agent pitcher Todd Ritchie, who had been with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, to a minor league contract. |
| January 7, 2005 | Re-signed shortstop Jack Wilson to a two-year contract. |
| January 7, 2005 | Signed pitchers Kirk Bullinger, who had been with the Houston Astros, and Brian Mallette, catcher Paul Chiaffredo and infielder Graham Koonce to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. |