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Jeff Karstens Is Happy to Be in Pittsburgh

It might seem like being traded from the Yankees to the Pirates is the worst thing that can happen to a young player. Going from an organization that's has a perennial playoff spot to one that hasn't had a winning season since 1992 certainly seems like it should be a drag. If that's the truth, it's hard to see Jeff Karstens' disappointment. Since being traded to the Pirates two weeks ago, he's thrown fifteen shut-out innings and came within four outs of a no-hitter on Wednesday. Today, he tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette what he thought of the trade:

"There was never doubt, no," Karstens said. "It was just a matter of some thing needing to happen for me to get that chance. Believe me: I was very excited when I got the call that I was coming to Pittsburgh."

Maybe that sounds a little Bull Durham-y, but it's one aspect that the Pirates do have an advantage over the Yankees in. They can afford to give guys like Karstens a chance on the mound, while the Yankees are constantly looking for minimal upgrades like Jarrod Washburn to try and sneak into a playoff spot rather than having patience with younger players. Of course, that doesn't say great things about the Pirates organization at the moment, but maybe if Karstens throws a few more near-no-hitters, things will start to turn themselves around in Pittsburgh.

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