According to Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Pirates called about Lance Berkman but were told that he's leaning toward retirement. It's not surprising if you've followed Berkman's comments to the media over the past couple of years. The 37-year-old battled multiple injuries with the Rangers this past season while batting just 242/.340/.359 with six home runs and 34 RBI in 73 games.