For years, the conversations around the Pirates' goals were broad, general and, frankly, not specific enough to get all too excited. "Get better every day," "competition" and "teaching moments" were common phrases that are fine on paper and as long-term projections, but didn't inspire much hope for the short-term.
Entering 2023, the expectation became to start winning games, something a young clubhouse took to heart. And following the Pirates' 2-1 over the Cardinals at PNC Park Sunday, it was Carlos Santana who finally took it one step further with what he wants to see from this team.