Pittsburgh Pirates Players 2013

The Pittsburgh Pirates, like most small market teams, have a small budget when it comes to free agency, so they have to get crafty with who they sign and what trades they make. The Pirates made a few smart moves in the offseason thus far, bolstering their lineup and their pitching staff, with the hopes of having their first winning season in franchise history since they went 96-66 and went to the NLCS in 1992. The Pirates did have a rebound year in 2012 as a franchise, posting a 79-83 record and going the majority of the season in the thick of the NL Central division race before floundering in the month of September.

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Pitchers

Vic Black
A.J. Burnett
Jeanmar Gomez
Jason Grilli
Jared Hughes
Phil Irwin
Jeff Karstens
Chris Leroux
Francisco Liriano
Jeff Locke
James McDonald
Kyle McPherson
Mark Melancon
Bryan Morris
Charlie Morton
Andy Oliver
Stolmy Pimentel
Wandy Rodriguez
Hunter Strickland
Tony Watson
Duke Welker
Justin Wilson

Catchers

Russell Martin
Michael McKenry
Tony Sanchez

Infielders

Pedro Alvarez
Clint Barmes
Chase d’Arnaud
Josh Harrison
Garrett Jones
Jordy Mercer
Clint Robinson
Gaby Sanchez
Neil Walker

Outfielders

Starling Marte
Andrew McCutchen
Alex Presley
Jerry Sands
Travis Snider
Jose Tabata

Pittsburgh Pirates New Players 2013

The Pirates added several veteran arms to their pitching staff that should help them in 2013. Francisco Liriano, Jeff Karstens and Jason Grilli join the team and provide depth for both the rotation and the bullpen. As for the lineup, the Pirates added Russell Martin, who left the Yankees to sign with them in the offseason. Martin will become the starting catcher for the Pirates and looks to be a key part of the offense.

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Lineup 2013

2013 Projected Starting Lineup (subject to change)

Starling Marte OF
Neil Walker 2B
Andrew McCutchen OF
Garrett Jones 1B
Pedro Alvarez 3B
Russell Martin C
Travis Snider OF
Clint Barmes SS

2013 Projected Starting Pitching Rotation (subject to change)

A.J. Burnett
Wandy Rodriguez
James McDonald
Francisco Liriano
Jeff Karstens

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