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| Pedro Alvarez is expected to have a breakout 2011 after a solid 2010 season |
2010 Triple Crown Leaders- Andrew McCutchen, .286 (21st NL), Garrett Jones, 21 HR (t-34th NL), Garrett Jones, 86 RBI (t-20th NL), Paul Maholm, 9 Wins (t-38th NL), Paul Maholm, 5.10 ERA (45th NL), Paul Maholm, 102 K (t-43rd NL)
Key Additions- Matt Diaz (OF), Josh Fields (3B), Andy Marte (3B), Fernando Nieve (RHP), Scott Olsen (LHP), Lyle Overbay (1B), Kevin Correia (RHP), Garrett Olson (LHP)
Key Losses- Brian Burres (LHP), Zach Duke (LHP), Andy LaRoche (3B), Lastings Milledge (OF), Chan Ho Park (RHP), Delwyn Young (OF), Joe Martinez (RHP)
2011 Projected Record- 55-65 wins, 6th place NL Central
Manager- Clint Hurdle (1st Year)
Best Player- Andrew McCutchen
Best Pitcher- Paul Maholm
Biggest Breakout Candidate- Pedro Alvarez
Biggest Potential Impact Rookie- Rudy Owens
Projected Lineup/Projected Stats
Andrew McCutchen, CF- .295/15 HR/65 RBI
Jose Tabata, LF- .280/8 HR/55 RBI
Neil Walker, 2B- .275/20 HR/70 RBI
Garrett Jones, RF- .260/25 HR/80 RBI
Pedro Alvarez, 3B- .265/24 HR/75 RBI
Lyle Overbay, 1B- .255/15 HR/70 RBI
Chris Snyder, C- .260/10 HR/45 RBI
Ronny Cedeno, SS- .245/5 HR/40 RBI
Projected Rotation/Projected Stats
Paul Maholm- 8-14/4.95 ERA/105 K
Ross Ohlendorf- 7-11/4.40 ERA/100 K
Charlie Morton- 5-13/5.15 ERA/90 K
James McDonald- 10-13/4.05 ERA/140 K
Scott Olsen- 7-10/4.90 ERA/85 K
Joel Hanrahan- 3.80 ERA/20 Saves
Team Outlook- The Pirates have a young lineup that has alot of talent and upside, but the pitching staff, and team overall, is still a mess. They will be a tad better this season, but they will still be the Pirates.
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