PITTSBURGH -- This time last year, Francisco Cervelli was just waiting for the opportunity to show he could be "the guy" behind the plate. So, what's next in 2016?
Cervelli exceeded expectations as Russell Martin's replacement in Pittsburgh last year, emerging not only as one of the Pirates' most valuable players, but as one of the game's best all-around catchers. He answered questions about his durability, his bat and his glove. Now, he wants to prove he can be even better.
"This is what I want to do," Cervelli said at PirateFest last month.