In a week and a half, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open their regular season against the Miami Marlins. Their roster is still taking shape, with late additions Michael A. Taylor and Domingo German recently being added as free agents. Despite late moves, the roster is looking better than what we’ve seen in years prior, and could start to point to a club that can contend.
A Consistent Lineup
The biggest difference heading into the 2024 season is that the Pirates have the makings of a consistent daily lineup. I’m not speaking of consistency in terms of player performance, but rather the consistency of names and positions.