The Pirates lost out on free-agent reliever Derrick Turnbow, who agreed to terms with the Texas Rangers on a minor league contract late Wednesday night.

The contract will cover one year and pay $925,000 if he makes the Rangers' 25-man roster out of spring training, another $325,000 in performance bonuses.

The Rangers, Pirates and Florida Marlins had been finalists, as of early this week.

It is not known that the Pirates ever offered a major league contract.

Check PBC Blog for details.