Good things come in pairs.
Earlier this morning, the Pirates announced on Twitter that they signed infielder Daniel Vogelbach and RHP Heath Hembree to one-year deals, marking the first notable signings by the team following the lockout. Last season, both players put up less-than-desirable stats, but see this season as a chance for redemption.
The signings come less than 24 hours after GM Ben Cherington told reporters that the Pirates were not done scouring the free agent/trade market, and it may not be the final wave of moves the team makes prior to the first Spring Training game this Friday.