Monthly Archives: February 2009

Pirates Battle for Outfield, Fifth Starter and Bullpen Spots in Spring Training

The Pirates played their first spring training game of 2009 yesterday, defeating the World Champion Phillies 8-2. Over the course of the next six weeks, their performance in the Grapefruit League will help determine the winners of a number of battles for roster spots. Starting left fielder Management seems poised to enter the season with [...]