As we head into our second week of Spring Training, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first cut of players from the camp. This cut includes six different pitchers:
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Out of this bunch, I personally think JT Brubaker was the most surprising. The Pirates have lost three pitchers, two due to injury, and one from straight up retiring. Brubaker was a dark horse candidate for the final rotation spot. Obviously, that’s no longer the case with Brubaker being optioned and Derek Holland seemingly far out in front for the spot, but Brubaker has posted strong numbers at Triple-A so far.