For all the talk of prospects here, I don't recall ever talking about
the future, as in future lineups/rotations going forward.
That said, just for fun, what would your 2013 Pirates lineup/rotation look like?
Note: I thought '13 would be a good year because most, if not all, of the Bradenton and even some other lower-level guys could be in Pittsburgh/knocking on the door by then.
A couple other things:
- I also put the Pirates' 2010 first rounder in the mix; I'm not sure if the 2011 top pick would be ready by Opening Day 2013.
- Feel free to include any players eligible for free agency between 2010-11 offseasons, and any high-round picks you think the Pirates could take in this summer's draft.
- I didn't include bench players or bullpens ... that's just too much work.
Here's mine:
1.) Tabata - RF
2.) Robinson Cano - 2B (2012 FA ... why not?
)
3.) McCutchen - LF
4.) Alvarez - 1B
5.) LaRoche - 3B
6.) Sanchez - C
7.) Marte - CF
8.) D'anuard - SS
* Not huge overall pop, but there's a likely 30-plus HR guy and six players (excluding Chase) capable of 15 or more HR/season.
Rotation
1.) Morton (Again, we're dreaming here)
2.) Pomeranz
3.) Morris
4.) Owens
5.) Lincoln
* I'm guessing Duke and Maholm are dealt before they become free agents and a few of the current high schoolers, if healthy, are moving up the system by this time. I'd knock Owens or Lincoln out if the Pirates draft in the top 5-10 picks in 2011 draft and take a college guy.
How about you? What's your team look like?
