According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in free-agent outfielder/second baseman Kelly Johnson

Johnson provides the Pirates the flexibility to play multiple infield and outfield positions.  One suggestion by the Post-Gazetts is by having, “Johnson as an option in right, they could move Garrett Jones to first base if Jeff Clement falters.”

Other free agents that the Pirates have discussed include Rick Ankiel (as rumored last week) or Xavier Nady.