Jeff Karstens, RHP - Pittsburgh Pirates

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Birthdate: 9/24/82
Drafted: 19th Round (574th Pick) - 2003 (NYY)
College: Texas Tech University
Acquired: Trade (NYY) - July 2008
2013 Salary: $2,500,000
Service Time: 5.132 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $2.5M (2013)
Major League Debut: 8/22/2006
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-3
Weight: 185

Latest Player Updates
01/14/13 - agreed to one-year deal
11/30/12 - not tendered contract for 2013
06/25/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
04/18/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (shoulder inflammation)
01/17/12 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
12/02/10 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
04/27/10 - contract purchased from minors

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