SS Barmes to return to Pirates


Oct 6, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes fields a ground ball against the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the National League divisional series playoff baseball game at PNC Park. H.Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed veteran free agent shortstop Clint Barmes on Thursday, according to multiple media reports.

The terms are not yet known.

The 34-year-old Barmes, who is mostly valued as an excellent defensive shortstop, hit .211 in 304 at-bats for the Pirates last year, splitting time at shortstop with Jordy Mercer.