"The Pirates welcomed two new players to their roster Monday who are quite familiar with this city and this ballpark.

Derrek Lee and Ryan Ludwick join the Pirates having both played for several seasons with National League Central Division rivals -- Lee parts of seven seasons with the Chicago Cubs and Ludwick parts of four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.

"I'm definitely familiar," Lee said at an introductory news conference. "I spent close to seven years in this division. There shouldn't be too many surprises pitching-wise and park-wise."

Lee was acquired by the Pirates late Saturday night in a two-player swap with the Baltimore Orioles. The Pirates sent minor leaguer Aaron Baker to the Orioles.

Entering the game Monday night against the Cubs, Lee was hitting .297 in 67 career games at PNC Park, a ballpark that intimidates many right-handed hitters.

"I think it's a beautiful ballpark," Lee said. "Obviously it's big out to left-center [field], but I'm not worried about that."

Ludwick, another right-handed hitter who was acquired Sunday afternoon from the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later, is a career .267 hitter at PNC Park. He is excited for the opportunity to return to the familiar sights of the NL Central."