Clint Barmes News: The Pirates did not extend Barmes a qualifying offer, allowing him to become a free agent, the team's website reports.

The Pirates did not extend Barmes a qualifying offer, allowing him to become a free agent, the team's website reports.

Barmes formed an effective platoon with Jordy Mercer in 2013, but struggled at the plate with a .211/.249/.309 line. The Bucs would likely consider Barmes as a bench player and defensive replacement in 2014, but his days of starting are likely over.