LAKELAND, Fla. -- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has a nickname for Josh Harrison, and it's not the usual "J-Hay" by which he's known. Hurdle dubbed Harrison, Pittsburgh's sparkplug second baseman, the Pirates' CEO -- their "Chief Energy Officer."
But after Harrison publicly suggested in January that he should be traded, some fans and media questioned if those feelings might affect his mood in the clubhouse. The answer has been borne out by his words and actions. Harrison's positive attitude and consistent effort on the field remain the same as ever.
"These are my guys in here," Harrison said Sunday morning.