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Konnor Griffin just received another massive endorsement that changes Pirates’ expectations
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the precipice of something great. 2026 proved that there is talent on this roster, and with that comes expectations. We've seen that in ESPN's early 2027 power rankings that rank the Pirates as the ninth-best team in MLB. Of course, in making the case for Pittsburgh's strength, the club's warts also come to light.
There will certainly be internal improvements in 2027, and the player who heads the list of growth candidates is superstar-in-waiting Konnor Griffin. The Pirates smartly struck early and locked up Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million extension back in April. Still, things didn't go exactly as planned for the young phenom.