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  • The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have
    • The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have
    4-26-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter All through this process, meaning back in 2019 when the Ben Cherington era began it was always going to come down to how much would be needed to fill out the holes, and how much Bob Nutting would be willing to provide. At it’s core, those things haveContinue reading "The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have"...2024
  • What does the Joey Bart acquisition means for the backup catcher position?
    • What does the Joey Bart acquisition means for the backup catcher position?
    4-3-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_etHaN on X The Pittsburgh Pirates were off on Tuesday, but General Manager Ben Cherington wasn’t, as he acquired San Francisco Giants catcher and 2018 second overall selection, Joey Bart, in exchange for minor league right-hander, Austin Strickland. Bart hasn’t quite lived up to his 2018 pre-draft hype thusContinue reading "What does the Joey ...2024
  • • Paul Skenes Won’t Make Pirates’ Opening Day Roster
    Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes won’t make the Opening Day roster, with Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette relaying that general manager Ben Cherington has already informed the righty. The young hurler will remain in big league camp for the time being but will start the season in the minor leagues. “I’ve thrown 6 2/3 innings…...2024
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  • • Pirates’ Dauri Moreta Facing Notable Absence
    Pirates right-hander Dauri Moreta exited his most recent spring training appearance with an elbow issue, and while the team is still in the process of gathering information and opinions on the issue, GM Ben Cherington is expecting an absence of some note for Moreta, tweets Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Stumpf noted Sunday that Moreta’s final…...2024
  • Pirates No. 1 pick Skenes to start year in minors
    • Pirates No. 1 pick Skenes to start year in minors
    Right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, will begin the season in minor leagues, Pittsburgh Pirates' general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday....2024
  • Pirates Sign Yasmani Grandal for 2.5 Million
    • Pirates Sign Yasmani Grandal for 2.5 Million
    In keeping with the cherished tradition of the Ben Cherington era, the Pirates signed what at the very least is a notable name during a time when most of the country is busy doing anything but caring about what the Pirates do...2024
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Ben Cherington injury and suspension

  • • Pirates’ Dauri Moreta Facing Notable Absence
    2024
  • Washington Nationals news & notes: Rise of Eddie Longosz
    • Washington Nationals news & notes: Rise of Eddie Longosz
    Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ new Farm Director, Eddie Longosz, who was promoted this winter... Back in early November, Washington's Nationals, “… announced the promotion of Eddie Longosz to Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Player Development and Administration.” “He is a tireless worker with extensive knowledge of our minor league players, coaches, and system as a whole.” - ...2024
  • Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
    • Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
    Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports You can criticize Cubs leadership at times... but it could be a whole lot worse. It’s a parlor game, really, or what used to be called that: Complaining about the ownership and/or front-office management of your favorite baseball team. Cubs fans are no different than any other in this regard; rightly or wrongly, Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer get their share ...2023
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  • • MLB Mock Draft: Where do Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and Wyatt Langford end up?
    Looking at how the top three stack up, along with the rest of the first round The 2023 MLB Draft is just days away. And the Pittsburgh Pirates have a fascinating decision on their hands. Do they add Paul Skenes, the LSU pitcher who was dominant this season and looks like he could step into an MLB rotation right now? Or do they draft his teammate Dylan Crews, the outfielder who brings five tools to...2023
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  • • Ji-Man Choi To Undergo Elbow Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
    The Pirates acquired Ji-Man Choi from the Rays in a trade yesterday, slotting him in as their first baseman for 2023. Ben Cherington, the general manager of Choi’s new club, passed along some information about Choi’s health to reporters today. Per Justice delos Santos of MLB.com, Choi will undergo a minor procedure for his right elbow…...2022
  • • Chris Archer undergoes thoracic outlet surgery, out for 2020
    Ownership and the new front-office regime, headed by GM Ben Cherington, will have several months to decide, but it’s certainly plausible that Archer has pitched his final game as a Pirate....2020
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  • • Rick Porcello's Rapid Rise Gives Red Sox Postseason Ace They Need
    2016
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  • • Josh Donaldson's Absence Has Blue Jays Spiraling to Uncertain Offseason Early
    2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
    2016

Ben Cherington lifestyle

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  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
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  • • How a Gruesome Surgery Saved Mike Napoli's MLB Career
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  • 2024
    "Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes won’t make the Opening Day roster, with Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette relaying that general manager Ben Cherington has already informed the righty."

  • 2023
    "General manager Ben Cherington told Pirates beat writers yesterday that the team and…"

  • 2022
    "Pirates’ general manager Ben Cherington has informed reporters, including Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic, that the club has acquired left-hander Manny Banuelos from the Yankees for cash considerations."

  • 2021
    "Craig was most recently a member of the Pirates, and GM Ben Cherington said over the weekend…"

  • 2020
    "GM Ben Cherington: Pirates Planning To “Build,” Not “Rebuild”"

  • 2019
    "Pirates center fielder Starling Marte stands out as one of the game’s most obvious trade chips, especially considering the non-contending club has a new general manager in Ben Cherington."

  • 2018
    "Outfielder Rusney Castillo has been an enigma for the Red Sox since then-general manager Ben Cherington signed him in 2014 out of Cuba to a seven-year, $72."

  • 2016
    "I know the due diligence that [former GM Ben Cherington] and everyone in the international department did."

  • 2015
    "Ben Cherington said David Ortiz "knows he's going to be a Red Sox [player] as long as he wants to be a Red Sox [player]."

  • 2014
    "Jon Lester Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star Pitcher "

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Ben Cherington trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • What does the Joey Bart acquisition means for the backup catcher position?
    2024
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    2024
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    2023
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  • Pirates Past, Present And Future Plans
    • Pirates Past, Present And Future Plans
    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4239i-14acec3 Craig and Chris discuss Ben Cherington begin by discussing Ben Cherington’s most recent statements; which leads them down a path of talking about the value(s) of Hayes and Reynolds’ contracts, the additions that could/should be made and how they get ultimately get the extra 8 or so wins that the Pirates GM pointed toContinue reading ...2023
  • • MLB Mock Draft: Where do Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and Wyatt Langford end up?
    2023
  • Through The Prospect Porthole: The Rule 5 Guys
    • Through The Prospect Porthole: The Rule 5 Guys
    5-4-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Every since Ben Cherington and Company took over Baseball Operations at 115 Federal Street, each move the Pirates make ultimately finds itself under the proverbial microscope. Whether it’s a trade, draft selection, Minor League addition, waiver claim, international signing or Rule 5 pick, Cherington is constantlyContinue reading "Through The P...2023
  • Report: Pirates, Bryan Reynolds reach 8-year, $106.75M deal
    • Report: Pirates, Bryan Reynolds reach 8-year, $106.75M deal
    Pirates GM Ben Cherington backed up his promise by giving outfielder Bryan Reynolds the largest contract in club history....2023
  • • Improving Pirates extend deal of manager Derek Shelton
    The Pittsburgh Pirates extended the contract of manager Derek Shelton, general manager Ben Cherington told reporters on Saturday afternoon. Cherington...2023
  • • Chris Owings Won’t Make Pirates’ Roster, Accepts Reassignment To Minor Leagues
    Earlier today, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington informed Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that several veterans on minor league deals have opt-outs in their contracts. Infielder/outfielder Chris Owings and right-hander Tyler Chatwood can each opt out today if they are not going to make the Opening Day roster, while catcher Tyler Heineman has an…...2023
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  • • Chaim Bloom’s reported reaction to Padres’ Xander Bogaerts offer is hilarious in the saddest way
    It’d be nice if Chaim Bloom was a bad guy. It’d be nice if laughing at his expense actually felt as fulfilling as it could be if Theo Epstein or Ben Cherington were still running the show in Boston. It’d be nice if Red Sox ownership was the more front-facing figure in the team’s disastrous […] Chaim Bloom’s reported reaction to Padres’ Xander Bogaerts offe...2022

Ben Cherington stats and results

  • • Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
    2023
  • • Derek Shelton To Return As Pirates Manager In 2023
    Derek Shelton has only a 127-214 record over his two-plus seasons as the Pirates’ manager, as Shelton has been given the difficult task of overseeing the team through an extensive rebuilding period.  Despite the lack of on-field results, Pirates GM Ben Cherington told reporters (including The Athletic’s Rob Biertempfel) that Shelton will continue to manage…...2022
  • • Sunday Notes: Taylor Davis Wants To Manage (or Work in a Front Office)
    Plus Tony La Russa on not scripting, Dallas Keuchel on windy conditions, Ben Cherington on signing Koji Uehara, Reid Detmers on his curveball, facts and stats galore, and more....2022
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  • • Sunday Notes: Quebec’s Edouard Julien is the Twins’ Most-Patient Prospect
    Plus A.J. Hinch on respecting the Tigers, Ben Cherington on if teams can be over-reliant on analytics, BBWAA Career Excellence Award nominees, stats galore, and more....2021
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  • • Pirates hire Derek Shelton as manager
    The Pirates have announced the hiring of Derek Shelton as their next manager, as Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported. Shelton had served as the bench coach for the Minnesota Twins. Shelton’s hiring represents the first major move for the organization since its front office overhaul. He had been under consideration even before the process that resulted in Ben Cherington takin...2019
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  • • Rick Porcello's Rapid Rise Gives Red Sox Postseason Ace They Need
    2016
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  • • Josh Donaldson's Absence Has Blue Jays Spiraling to Uncertain Offseason Early
    2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Dodgers a Year Too Late to Make Moves They Need Now
    2016
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  • • Red Sox's Bradley, Betts, and Bogaerts Give MLB a New-Age 'Killer B's'
    2016
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  • • Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
    2023
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  • • MLB Mock Draft: Where do Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and Wyatt Langford end up?
    2023
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  • • The Penguins Could Learn a Thing or Two from…the Pirates?!?
    I was reading an article on the Tribune-Review the other day about the Pittsburgh Pirates. Check that…our first-place Pirates…when I came upon a passage that struck a chord. “The Pirates believe the energy inside their clubhouse is contagious, with a combination of veteran leadership and young talent sparking their turnaround,” wrote Kevin Gorman. Indeed, thanks largely to the tireless effor...2023
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  • Through The Prospect Porthole: Key Developmental Year For The Pirates Farm System
    • Through The Prospect Porthole: Key Developmental Year For The Pirates Farm System
    3-30-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) From the moment Ben Cherington and Company took over the day-to-day Baseball Operations of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one overarching mantra has been promoted throughout the organization. And no, I’m not talking about tank narrative that has saturated social media for the past three years. Since beingContinue reading "Through The Prospect Portho...2023
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  • • Pirates Open To Adding Middle Infielder
    The Pirates’ middle infield is fairly open at the moment, with several talented young players who could eventually seize jobs on a more permanent basis but haven’t done so just yet. To that end, general manager Ben Cherington told members of the media, including Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, that the club wouldn’t rule…...2022
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Room Service Pennant Race Awaits Red Sox in AL East
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Dodgers a Year Too Late to Make Moves They Need Now
    2016
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  • • Red Sox's Bradley, Betts, and Bogaerts Give MLB a New-Age 'Killer B's'
    2016
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  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
    2016
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  • • Red Sox's Hot Winter Started by Hiring Dombrowski During Cold Summer
    2015
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  • • GM: Ortiz with Red Sox 'as long as he wants'
    2015
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  • • Jon Lester Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star Pitcher
    2014
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  • • Red Sox hire Dombrowski; Cherington to step aside
    The Red Sox announced on Tuesday night that they have hired Dave Dombrowski to be their president of baseball operations. General manager Ben Cherington declined the opportunity to continue as GM but has agreed to assist Dombrowski during the transition....2015
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  • • Red Sox hire Dombrowski; Cherington to step aside
    The Red Sox announced on Tuesday night that they have hired Dave Dombrowski to be their president of baseball operations. General manager Ben Cherington declined the opportunity to continue as GM but has agreed to assist Dombrowski during the transition....2015
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  • • Dave Dombrowski Named Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations
    2015
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  • • Red Sox owner: Team is willing to exceed luxury tax threshold
        This embed is invalid   " /> BOSTON — The Red Sox aren’t opposed to spending more money.   Red Sox principal owner John Henry indicated Tuesday after the team introduced Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez with a pair of press conferences at Fenway Park that Boston is willing to exceed the $189 million luxury tax threshold this offseason. It’s an important develop...2014
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  • • Red Sox’s Holiday Wish List Includes Healthy Pedroia, Leadoff Stability
    The holiday season is much more festive after a World Series win. The Red Sox don’t have much to be thankful for this year after stumbling to a last-place finish in the American League East. A lot went wrong for Boston in 2014, leaving the club with many holiday wishes as it prepares for the 2015 Major League Baseball season. The Red Sox already have been busy this winter. They’ve added high-price...2014
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  • • Brock Holt: I’m Ready For Whatever Role Boston Red Sox Give Me In 2015
    This embed is invalid" /> Brock Holt is up for anything. Holt, whose role with the Red Sox frequently changed throughout the 2014 season, is unsure how he’ll be used in 2015, especially in the wake of Boston’s new additions. The super utility man doesn’t find the uncertainty discouraging, though. Instead, he’s embracing his undefined job. “I’m just kind of happy to help out howev...2015
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Ben Cherington schedule, game

  • • Pirates’ Dauri Moreta Facing Notable Absence
    2024
  • • Cherington: Pirates Have Focused On Starting Pitching
    Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is among the many executives who spoke with the media at the GM Meetings this week. The fifth-year baseball operations leader indicated the rotation has been the focus in the early going. “We’ve been mostly focused on starting pitching, both in free agency and trade,” Cherington said of the offseason’s…...2023
  • • Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
    2023
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  • • Decisions Concerning The Pirates Everyday Players
    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ybdmd-14b6012 Craig and Chris discuss how the Pirates should make their decisions concerning which players are in the lineup for 2024 and beyond; based off of some comments that Ben Cherington made on his most recent radio show. Plus, there was a certain team in the early 2010’s that Chris believes the Pirates should emulate,Continue reading "Decisions ...2023
  • • MLB Mock Draft: Where do Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and Wyatt Langford end up?
    2023
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  • • Sunday Notes: Jharel Cotton is on the Comeback Trail (and Has a Snow Blower)
    Plus Ben Cherington on lineup-card collaboration, the best arms in Lansing, a Pedroia-or-Puckett poll, the legendary Red Lucas, and more....2021
  • • Pirates Sign Steven Wright
    The Pirates announced the signing of right-hander Steven Wright to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. The deal reunites the former Red Sox hurler with Pittsburgh general manager Ben Cherington, who led the Boston front office from 2011-15. Wright worked mostly as a swingman for the Red Sox from 2013-19. He peaked…...2021
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  • • Pirates GM Ben Cherington Discusses Offseason
    The Pirates sent Jameson Taillon to the Yankees this morning, making him the second starting pitcher the Bucs have moved this offseason (after Joe Musgrove). In addition to Musgrove and Taillon, Pittsburgh sent first baseman Josh Bell to the Nationals earlier this winter. Today’s trade could mark the end of Pittsburgh’s teardown of the MLB roster for this…...2021
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  • • Rick Porcello's Rapid Rise Gives Red Sox Postseason Ace They Need
    2016
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  • • Josh Donaldson's Absence Has Blue Jays Spiraling to Uncertain Offseason Early
    2016
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Ben Cherington rumors, scandals

  • • MLB Mock Draft: Where do Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, and Wyatt Langford end up?
    2023
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  • • GM Ben Cherington: Pirates Planning To “Build,” Not “Rebuild”
    There have been persistent rumblings that the Pirates could respond to their disastrous 2019 season by going into a rebuild phase, and that speculation only increased after the recent trade that sent Starling Marte to the Diamondbacks for two longer-term prospects.  While changes are certainly afoot in Pittsburgh, a full-scale rebuild isn’t happening, or at…...2020
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  • • Pittsburgh GM Ben Cherington: Pirates planning to 'build,' not 'rebuild'
    There have been persistent rumblings that the Pirates could respond to their disastrous 2019 season by going into a rebuild phase, and that speculation only increased after the recent trade that sent outfielder Starling Marte to the Diamondbacks for two longer-term prospects.  While changes are certainly afoot in Pittsburgh, a full-scale rebuild isn’t happening, or at least not by new general mana...2020
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  • • Blue Jays to name Shane Farrell as amateur scouting director
    The Toronto Blue Jays are set to name Shane Farrell as their new amateur scouting director, according to Robert Murray (via Twitter), previously of The Athletic. Farrell has been the West Coast cross-checker for the Chicago Cubs. Chicago and Toronto are undergoing behind-the-scenes makeovers this offseason, to varying degrees. Toronto is in need of new blood due to the departure of Ben Cherington ...2019
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  • • Blue Jays unlikely to pursue Starling Marte, Shogo Akiyama?
    Center field is a question mark for the Blue Jays, as Randal Grichuk, Teoscar Hernandez and Derek Fisher are all imperfect defensive options, while the likes of Anthony Alford or Jonathan Davis are lacking in MLB experience.  There has been some speculation that the Jays could look to upgrade the position, though a notable acquisition like Starling Marte or Shogo Akiyama isn’t likely, as the Toron...2019
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  • • Pirates All-Star Starling Marte open to being traded to contending team
    With the Pirates coming off a disappointing season and new general manager Ben Cherington now in charge of the organization, there has been wide speculation that a rebuild could be coming in Pittsburgh.  This would naturally make Starling Marte a trade candidate, and the center fielder indicated in a conversation with Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 that he wants to be play for a winning team in 2...2019
  • • Starling Marte Open To Being Traded To Contending Team
    With the Pirates coming off a disappointing season and new general manager Ben Cherington now in charge of the organization, there has been wide speculation that a rebuild could be coming in Pittsburgh.  This would naturally make Starling Marte into a trade candidate, and the center fielder indicated in a conversation with Hector Gomez of…...2019
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