Vazquez is 32 and coming off a career year with the Rangers. I guess the Pirates were suckers thinking he can play like he did last year all the time. Vazquez will play third for now but if they move Sanchez or Wilson, things could change.The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the verge of a two-year, $4 million deal with infielder Ramon Vazquez.
Vazquez hit a career-high .290 with a .365 on-base percentage with the Texas Rangers last season.
A left-handed hitter and utility infielder, Vazquez has a career .257 batting average in eight major league seasons spent with the Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.