TEXAS RANGERS - Agreed to terms with RHP Joe Nathan on a two-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES - Named Dave Jauss major league scout; Gary Robinson, Alvin Rittman, Jim Dedrick and Rob Guzik pro scouts; Juan Mercado Latin American scouting supervisor;...

Jauss, who interviewed for the Mets' managerial opening last fall, has been named a Major League scout for the Pirates. Joining the organization as pro scouts are Alvin Rittman, Jim Dedrick and Rob Guzik. On the international side, the Pirates have...

He struck out 146 batters in 133 innings. Baseball America also reported the signings of outfielder Brandon Boggs and first baseman Stefan Welch to minor league deals. Note: The Pirates announced changes to their scouting department today. Dave Jauss...