You can’t tell the story of the Pittsburgh Pirates without a man from Fort Meade, Florida. “Cutch.” “Clutch McCutchen.” “MVP.” “Cutch 22.” Whatever you may call him, Andrew McCutchen holds a special place in the hearts of Pirates fans. To the delight of many, his playing time in Pittsburgh doesn’t seem to be nearing its end.
Speaking to reporters in Seattle before the Pirates faced the Mariners in a three-game set, McCutchen expressed his desire to keep playing past 2023 and emphatically stated, “I’m not done.” There’s little question that McCutchen brings an instant presence to the Pirates clubhouse and a jolt to a young team needing veteran leadership.