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Author: Alan Saunders

In a week and a half, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open their regular season against the Miami Marlins. Their roster is still taking shape, with late additions Michael A. Taylor and Domingo German recently being added...
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Saunders: Are Pitchers Better Off Without the Pirates?

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Saunders: Pirates Need to be Honest with Themselves and Fans

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Saunders: Five Things the Pirates Should’ve Already Tried

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