Ciriaco and Jaramillo DFA'd

With the recent signings of Nate McLouth and Erik Bedard, the Pirates had to clear some space on the 40-man roster. They did so by designating Pedro Ciriaco and Jason Jaramillo for assignment. That means Michael McKenry will most likely be the back-up catcher come Opening Day. Also, this is good news for guys like Josh Harrison and Chase d'Arnaud, unless the Pirates sign another infielder this offseason (which I kind of suspect they will). d'Arnaud is a safe bet to be back in AAA at the beginning of the season, but I could see Harrison being a bench option for the Pirates come April.