Francisco Cervelli? Can we agree he might be the Pirates’ most popular player? That infectious smile. His sweet personality. Need I say more than “That’s Amore”?
Cervelli was suspended for 50 games in 2013 for using performance-enhancing drugs.
How about Edinson Volquez? Fans loved him in 2014 when he was the Pirates’ most consistent starting pitcher. He was good enough to get the ball for the National League wild-card game against San Francisco.
Volquez was suspended for 50 games in 2010 for using performance-enhancing drugs.
And Marlon Byrd? His time with the Pirates was brief, but it certainly was impactful.