You're thinking Rick Peterson. I don't think Omar is exactly known for reclamation projects, just lots and lots of Hispanic players.
Omar has brought in some "old" guys before. Alou, El Duque, Julio Franco. Tatis was a reclamation project. Oliver Perez was Peterson's. Anyway, it's Omar. Who knows what is really going on inside his head?
I'm willing to bet he could come back right now and be the ACE of the Pirates pitching staff....which ain't saying much