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Pirates absorb another sizable injury blow as Ji-Man Choi will miss next 8 weeks
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Pirates recall Smith-Njigba, De Jong designated for assignment
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Ji-Man Choi is injured, but will still be a popular visitor vs. Rays
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Pirates romp 14-3 for sweep, send Rockies to 8th loss in row
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If Oneil's not here, he's the right guy:' Rodolfo Castro filling big shoes by not being the hero
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Padres Acquire Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi From Pirates - MLB Trade Rumors
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Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi, Scott Barlow, Garrett Cooper traded to Padres
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Pittsburgh Pirates Place Ji Man Choi on 10-Day Injured List, Promote Tucupita Marcano
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An early Pirates postmortem
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BREAKING: Pirates Trade Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi to Padres for Three Players