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Pirates send Karstens, Thomas to minors (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Pirates have sent right-hander Jeff Karstens and left-hander Justin Thomas outright to Triple-A Indianapolis after both cleared waivers. Catcher Robinzon Diaz, designated for assignment along with Thomas and Karstens on Nov. 21, has cleared waivers and becomes a minor league free agent. Karstens, acquired from the Yankees in a 2008 trade, was 4-6 with a 5.42 ERA last season.