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

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

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