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Is this everything the Pittsburgh Pirates hoped it would be? No ... But we don't subscribe to the notion it was aimed at us. For one, this has been in the works a long time. For another, if teams like the Yankees ever wanted to really flex their muscles in the draft, they could do it. This prevents that...
The Pittsburgh Pirates should be thankful for their diehard fans.
Every person at the Pirates -- from myself to our manager, coaches and players to our front-office staff, to all of our employees throughout our system -- understand that giving back is a significant part of each of our responsibilities as an employee of the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions. The Pirates are also often referred to as the Bucs or sometimes the Buccos (derived from buccaneer). Full Article
Pittsburgh Pirates' A.J. Burnett waits to bunt during practice at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryota Igarashi, of Japan, throws from the mound during practice at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »The Pittsburgh Pirates practice at baseball spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' A.J. Burnett, left, greets Charlie Morton during practice at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' Charlie Morton throws during practice at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' pitchers stretch in the outfield during practice atspring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' players run through the outfield during practice at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' Clint Barmes, left, is grabbed by Tony Sanchez during practice at baseball spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' Alex Presley walks to the clubhouse during practice at baseball spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton signs autographs for fans during the first day of baseball spring training workouts Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan chases down a ground ball during the first day of baseball spring training workouts on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Juan Cruz catches a baseball during the first day of spring training workouts on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Rod Barajas, right, listens to coaching coach Tom Prince, center, and catcher Michael McKenry during the first day of baseball spring training on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Rod Barajas, left, shakes hands with pitcher James McDonald after a bullpen session during the first day of baseball spring training on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Erik Bedard works in the bullpen during the first day of baseball spring training on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle watches the first day of baseball spring training for pitchers and catchers on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens throws during the first day of baseball spring training workouts Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates non-roster invitee Ryota Igarashi, of Japan, runs during the first day of baseball spring training workouts on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers head for the field during the first day of baseball spring training workouts on Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, left, signs autographs for fans before the first day of baseball spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington meets the media before the first day of baseball spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan signs autographs on jerseys after the annual media "hot stove" luncheon before the start of of the baseball team's weekend "Fanfest" on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in Pittsburgh.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker, foreground, and manager Clint Hurdle listen as the baseball team's general manager Neal Huntington addresses the annual media "hot stove" luncheon on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in Pittsburgh.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle smiles as he begins his availability with reporters at the Major League Baseball 2011 Winter Meetings in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' Derrek Lee, right, argues with home plate umpire Bill Welke after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Milwaukee.
View Photo »Pittsburgh Pirates' A.J. Burnett waits to bunt during practice at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Bradenton, Fla.
View Photo »Is this everything the Pittsburgh Pirates hoped it would be? No ... But we don't subscribe to the notion it was aimed at us. For one, this has been in the works a long time. For another, if teams like the Yankees ever wanted to really flex their muscles in the draft, they could do it. This prevents that...
The Pittsburgh Pirates should be thankful for their diehard fans.
Every person at the Pirates -- from myself to our manager, coaches and players to our front-office staff, to all of our employees throughout our system -- understand that giving back is a significant part of each of our responsibilities as an employee of the Pittsburgh Pirates
