Dec. 23 1:16 PM PT2:16 PM MT3:16 PM CT4:16 PM ET9:16 PM GMT5:16 AM 北京时间-Taschner has signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will be invited to spring training. Analysis: The 31-year-old Taschner was 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA and a .317 opponents batting average in 24 games with Philadelphia last season. He was 9-5 with a 5.00 ERA in 202 appearances the last five seasons, spending the 2005-08 seasons with the Giants. Taschner is among six non-roster players invited to spring training by Pittsburgh. The Pirates are seeking relievers after releasing closer Matt Capps last week.