 Pirates Vital Signs
By HyzduHQ
Location: McKechnie Field – Bradenton, FL
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb 14th
First Game: Feb. 28th
Schedule
Projected Opening Day Lineup
- Nate McLouth (CF)
- Freddy Sanchez (2B)
- Jason Bay (LF)
- Adam LaRoche (1B)
- Xavier Nady (RF)
- Ronny Paulino (C)
- Jose Bautista (3B)
- Jack Wilson (SS)
- Tom Gorzelanny (P)
Projected Rotation
- Tom Gorzelanny
- Ian Snell
- Paul Maholm
- Matt Morris
- Zach Duke
Projected Bullpen
Long: Casey Fossum
Situational: Franquelis Osoria, Evan Meek, and Elmer Dessens
7th: John Grabow
8th: Damaso Marte
Closer: Matt Capps Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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