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I can't remember if Todd Ritchie was technically a rookie when he came over from (the twins I think) but he was close to a rookie and his is first year with the Pirates he had a very impressive first year.

did Giles play Left or Right?

Looked it up. Kiner retired with back issues. At the time of his retirement he ranked 6th in all time HR's

<t>Ralph Kiner has to be a top all time under rated slugger<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Guy stepped into the league, led the league in HR's as a rookie and continued to lead the league for seven straight years.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Only because his career was so relatively short does he not get the not...

4D534550474C240 wrote: Open a spot for Luke Maile. 



By the way, George Grantham might make the Top 5 Pirate second basemen too.  Maz, Johnnie Ray?, Stennett ?, who else?




Freddy Sanchez and his .344 Batting crown might get some love.

positive healing vibes going out for Psuinpgh

<t>7A575A4B4C5D4A0A09380 wrote: The FA system is kryptonite for the Pirates. Other than some (but not even all) Hall of Famers, history shows that most good pitchers take several years to reach their prime. After 5 years a player becomes a FA. Letting them walk brings nothing in return other than co...

<t>yep, reverse concept of "hit it where they ain't"<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> if you got the data to show where they most likely and often hit.... put em there.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> used to be there were 3 infielders and shortstop was the guy that helped throw the ball in from the outfie...

<r>good article on Burdi, with some good video too<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="https://rumbunter.com/2020/02/27/in-depth-look-pittsburgh-pirates-pitcher-nick-burdi/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://rumbunter.com/2020/02/27/in-dep ... ick-burdi/">https://rumbunter.com/2020/02/27/in-depth-look-pittsburg...

Burdi was drafted in 2014 (2nd round)



but he only has a total of 115 minor league and 10 major league innings pitched. Pretty crazy