Tim Wood (baseball)
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Timothy Dayle Wood is an American
professional baseball
pitcher
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
of Major League Baseball
.
He was brought up to the majors on June 4, 2009, but was optioned back to the minors on June 7 without appearing in a game. The Marlins called him up once again on June 21. Wood made his major league debut June 25, 2009.
On June 10, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Wood's contract. He was designated for assignment on August 12, after making 13 appearances, recording a 5.63 ERA in eight innings. He was traded to the Texas Rangers on August 18, in exchange for a player to be named later
or cash considerations. He became a free agent at season's end and signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He received an invitation to spring training.
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Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
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for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
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of Major League Baseball
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He was brought up to the majors on June 4, 2009, but was optioned back to the minors on June 7 without appearing in a game. The Marlins called him up once again on June 21. Wood made his major league debut June 25, 2009.
On June 10, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Wood's contract. He was designated for assignment on August 12, after making 13 appearances, recording a 5.63 ERA in eight innings. He was traded to the Texas Rangers on August 18, in exchange for a player to be named later
Player to be named later
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or cash considerations. He became a free agent at season's end and signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He received an invitation to spring training.