Pirates sign Morales: The Pirates signed C Jose Morales to a minor league deal with a spring training invite on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Morales played in 22 games with the Rockies in 2011, batting .267. (Updated 12/07/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Morales will likely compete for the backup catcher's spot in Pittsburgh. Even if he wins a roster spot, Morales is not likely to see much playing time. He can be ignored in all drafts next spring. (Updated 12/07/2011).
06/17/2011 18:45 New briefs: Rockies place backup C Morales on DL
Friday's MLB news briefs: Jose Morales went on the 60-day disabled list with a fractured right thumb on Friday, two days after the Colorado Rockies' backup catcher suffered the injury when a foul ball struck his hand while he worked behind the plate.
06/17/2011 18:43 Rockies place backup catcher Morales on DL
Jose Morales went on the 60-day disabled list with a fractured right thumb on Friday, two days after the Colorado Rockies' backup catcher suffered the injury when a foul ball struck his hand while he worked behind the plate.
06/15/2011 18:48 Rockies 6, Padres 3
Jhoulys Chacin scattered three hits over six sharp innings and Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking single as part of a five-run sixth, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.