It was a rare off day on Monday for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now they prepare for a stretch that will take them up the day before their regular season opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
With a chance to reset and relook at everything that has gone on so far, there are still a few things left to figure before things are wrapped up in Bradenton.
Who Steps Up In The Bullpen
The Pirates made it a point in adding as much depth to the bullpen as possible for the upcoming season. As David Bednar and Wil Crowe wore down during the latter stages of the season, it become obvious that more depth would be needed to avoid a repeat.