This isn't a joke

So I'm making my usual morning persual of Rotoworld and the like sites trying vainly to find Pirates news and what do I come across?

Marlins purchased the contract of outfielder Chad Hermansen from the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association.
Yeah, that Chad Hermansen. The now 29-year-old former top prospect hit .317/.400/.579 with 19 homers in 375 at-bats for the Canaries last season. If he still has his legs, he's probably as good of an option in center field as Alex Sanchez or Reggie Abercrombie.

Holy crap... HE LIVES!!! You know this is setting us up for the mid-season headline "Pirates trade Marte, Torres to Marlins to regain former top prospect."