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Positional Breakdowns: Starting Pitcher
Positional Breakdowns: Starting Pitcher
BUCCO Fans.com looks at the starting pitching situation with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including the 2009 results from guys like Ross Ohlendorf and Zach Duke, the prospects acquired in the 2009 draft and the trades this season, plus a look ahead to the future of the rotation.
Positional Breakdowns: Third Base
Positional Breakdowns: Third Base
buccofans.com — BUCCO Fans.com breaks down the third base situation for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including the 2009 performance of... Andy LaRoche, when the Pirates can expect to see Pedro Alvarez, and what will happen once Alvarez arrives in the majors. (more) Positional Breakdowns: Third Base
Positional Breakdowns: First Base
Positional Breakdowns: First Base
buccofans.com — BUCCO Fans.com feels that Adam LaRoche wasn't appreciated in his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and with... LaRoche gone, Pirates fans may finally start to appreciate him, mostly due to the lack of replacement options available. (more) Positional Breakdowns: First Base
Positional Breakdowns: Outfield
Positional Breakdowns: Outfield
buccofans.com — BUCCO Fans.com breaks down the Pittsburgh Pirates outfield situation, with a look at the current trio of... Andrew McCutchen, Lastings Milledge, and Garrett Jones, as well as a look at some future options like Jose Tabata, Gorkys Hernandez, and Starling Marte. (more) Positional Breakdowns: Outfield
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