Pirates sign San Francsico Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws in the baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, , Aug. 23, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they've signed San Francisco Giants star Ryan Vogelsong to a one-year contract for the 2016 season.

The #Pirates today announced the signing of RHP Ryan Vogelsong to a one-year contract for the 2016 season. pic.twitter.com/uWc2UHJnJx
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) December 18, 2015

The right handed pitcher spent six seasons in the Pittsburgh organization from 2001-2006.

Vogelsong returns to the Bucs as he spent six seasons in the Pittsburgh organization from 2001 to 2006. #Pirates pic.twitter.com/G5O2RUcUXh
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) December 18, 2015

Fellow SF Giants pitcher George Kontos tweeted Friday to congratulate his teammate.

Congrats Vogie, will miss you brother! Appreciate you being you. Good Luck in Pittsburgh! 😥👍🏻👏🏻#AwwwwwSickkkk @nicolevogelsong
— George Kontos (@G_Kontos) December 18, 2015

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