The decisions the Pirates made on their 40-man roster and Rule 5 draft on Friday are based on precedent. But there’s also inherent risk.
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The decisions the Pirates made on their 40-man roster and Rule 5 draft on Friday are based on precedent. But there’s also inherent risk.