Key Additions:
Eric Hinske
Craig Monroe
Andy Phillips
Key Subtractions:
Doug Mientkiewicz
Line-up:
1. Nyjer Morgan LF
2. Freddy Sanchez 2B
3. Nate McLouth CF
4. Ryan Doumit C
5. Adam LaRoche 1B
6. Brandon Moss RF
7. Andy LaRoche 3B
8. Jack Wilson SS
OK. Well, The Pirates line up is what it is. Nothing great, and won't do much, however, they do have a couple of good players. Freddy Sanchez, Nate McLouth, Adam LaRoche, and Brandon Moss are all intriguing players, but that is where it ends. I really have no other thing to say about the Pirates line up other than they are a work in progress. The problem is that they have been a work in progress since Bonds left.
Pitching:
1. Paul Maholm LH
2. Ian Snell RH
3. Zach Duke LH
4. Tom Gorzelanny LH
5. Ross Ohlendorf RH
Closer Matt Capps RH
Their pitching staff isn't that bad, but they are horribly inconsistent. It seems like every year one of them has a break out year. Zach Duke had his year three years ago then has sucked, Ian Snell and Tom Gorzelanny had their years two years ago then have sucked. If they can all just have a break out year they could be a poor mans San Fransisco Giants. (which isn't a great thing)
Farm:
1. Andrew McCutchen OF
One of the best outfield prospects still in the minors, Pirate super-youth Andrew McCutchen has done nothing but hit since his debut in the summer of 2005. He jumped on the fast track with an impressive leap to Double-A.
2.Pedro Alvarez 3B
A left-handed power hitting third baseman, Alvarez has a very very high ceiling and is almost big-league ready. He could be a big part of a devastating future Pittsburgh lineup.
Overall:
Pirates suck and their future looks just a bad. They will once again be in the cellar but their pitching staff can surprise some people. Now that Ian Snell is healthy, and Zach Duke is more confident they could have 3 pitchers with possible 12+ wins. Other than that don't expect much.
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