PITTSBURGH -- The moment Jameson Taillon walked into the Pirate City complex as a young prospect, he began to understand Roberto Clemente's significance in the Pirates organization and in the city of Pittsburgh.
When Taillon underwent treatment for testicular cancer last year, he began to understand the impact he could have as a Major League player and cancer survivor. Taillon has become deeply involved in several charitable, philanthropic and community efforts, making him the Pirates' worthy nominee for the annual Roberto Clemente Award.
"I've been a fan of his.