With 40 games played, the baseball season is just about a quarter over even though it feels like just yesterday we were discussing who would take the final bench spot out of spring training. With the Pittsburgh Pirates sitting at 18-22, the season has not progressed the way we hoped it would at this point. So this seems like an appropriate time to do a review of the season so far. Let’s take a look at some of the surprises, disappointments and what needs to happen for the Pirates to catch up with the Cardinals.
Three Surprises
Starling Marte is one of the most important players in the lineup, given his combination of power and speed.