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Pittsburgh Pirates: Outfield Competition Heating Up

VENICE, FLORIDA - MARCH 09: Anthony Alford #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates swings at a pitch during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves during a spring training game at CoolToday Park on March 09, 2021 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

The competition for both the starting center field and fourth outfield job for the Pittsburgh Pirates is starting to heat up

When Spring Training began last month the Pittsburgh Pirates were facing multiple position battles. The two biggest, however, were shortstop and center field. With less than three weeks to go until Opening Day the battles for both center field and the team’s fourth outfielder position are starting to heat up.