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Claggett, Jackson outrighted

Anthony Claggett and Steven Jackson today cleared waivers and were sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. The pitchers will be among 22 non-roster invitees in spring training. Claggett and Jackson had been designated for assignment recently to clear spot

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2009 Pirates Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TV	RESULT
9/30	at Cubs	FSN-P	W	4 - 0
9/30	at Cubs		W	8 - 2
10/2	at Reds		W	3 - 1
10/3	at Reds		L	8 - 4
10/4	at Reds		L	6 - 0
3/2	Manatee C.C.			12:05 pm
3/3	at Yankees			1:15 pm
3/4	at Braves			1:05 pm
3/5	at Orioles			7:05 pm
3/6	Phillies			1:05 pm
3/7	Twins			1:05 pm
3/8	at Devil Rays			1:05 pm
3/8	Yankees			1:05 pm
3/9	at Yankees			1:15 pm
3/10	Orioles			7:05 pm

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NL Central Standings

	Team	W	L	GB
1.	Cardinals	91	71	--
2.	Cubs	83	78	7.5
3.	Brewers	80	82	11.0
4.	Reds	78	84	13.0
5.	Astros	74	88	17.0
6.	Pirates	62	99	28.5

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

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