The Pirates' spring training is set to open Wednesday in Bradenton, Fla., with the first formal workout for pitchers and catchers.
To build up toward the start of another season, we will be projecting the potential opening day lineup and the rotation. And we start on offense, where the Pirates ranked near the bottom of the National League in most team stats, but are fielding a noticeably better roster. What could Derek Shelton's opening day lineup look like?
THE OPENING DAY LINEUP
1. ONEIL CRUZ, SS
Where do you hit a player like Cruz?