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Google News: Pirates relief pitcher Meek still has plenty to prove

[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review] - Asked on Opening Day about who will get the nod late in games leading up to closer Joel Hanrahan, manager Clint Hurdle named Jason Grilli as the first guy he`ll give the ball to in the eighth inning. He then mentioned Tony Watson, Jose Cruz

Google News: Grilli will be top setup option

[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review] - On Thursday, Hurdle finally acknowledged Jason Grilli will be the first choice for eighth-inning setup situations. Most of the other bullpen roles are easy to define. Joel Hanrahan remains the closer. Tony Watson is the lone left-hander.

Pirates closer Hanrahan maintains same approach

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[Pittsburgh Post Gazette] something is the day you're going to get knocked down a little bit." Hanrahan anchors a bullpen that is not entirely established. Manager Clint Hurdle said he had not yet decided upon a setup man, though Jason Grilli and Chris Resop may fill the role.

Google News: Relief pitchers jockeying for bullpen position with Pirates

[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review] - Closer Joel Hanrahan is assured a spot, as are right-handers Jason Grilli and Chris Resop. Evan Meek, nonroster invitee Juan Cruz and lefty Tony Watson, although not sure things, seem well positioned to break camp with the team.
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