If you’re a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, just skip to the section below with the preview of today’s other articles. Trust me
For the rest who are continuing the read, MLB.com and Fangraphs have been putting together some lists that show the strength by position in the majors. Neither group of articles favors the Pirates.
Here’s a quick rundown of the MLB articles, followed by the links:
The Pirates aren’t on any top ten list and don’t get any honorable mentions. The end.
Here are the links:
As for the Fangraphs lists so far, they have covered all 30 teams at third base, first base and second base. The use the projections at each position for multiple players to get the total production from the position. For example, first base includes Josh Bell and at-bats from Jose Osuna and Colin Moran. Bell obviously gets the majority of the time. The Pirates rate the best of those three positions at second base. They are dead last at third base, even with some time thrown in from Ke’Bryan Hayes (but it’s mostly Moran). They rank 15th at second base and 17th at first base.
Here are those links
**We will have at least four articles today, including the one you’re currently reading. If any news comes up or the live video feed from PNC Park, we will have more. The other scheduled articles for today are as follows:
This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History – Pirates sign Kent Tekulve
Pittsburgh Pirates Seasons – A veteran first baseman gets a first place MVP vote for his effort during the 1944 season.
1979 Season Recap – A look at where things stand at the All-Star break
Hope everyone has a decent Thursday. Only two more days until the first exhibition game and Opening Day is just eight days away.
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After reading the top part, you need some comedy. If you didn’t read the top, then this is a nice reward for following recommended directions.
