Finally the Pittsburgh Pirates have done something this off season! On Sunday they announced that they reached a three year extension with Ryan Doumit. The deal will buy out Doumit’s arbitration years so in the end it should be a very good deal for the Pirates.

The deal is calling for three years and an option on a fourth year. Terms were not disclosed but it is expected to be around $20 million for the four years.

Doumit, hit .318/.357/.501 in 465 plate appearances in 2008. His .858 OPS ranks him alongside catchers such as Joe Mauer and Geovany Soto.

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