This is one of my favorite projection systems, and every year I do a team analysis based on the projections. At this point in the offseason, the Pirates have a roster that is far from set.
To get an idea of where this team needs to add, I went through the ZiPS projections, position-by-position, identifying the current projected starters, prospects, and breaking down the many holes on this MLB roster.
CATCHER
Current Projected Starter: Jason Delay (-0.2 WAR, 255 PA)
Projected Bulk of 2023 Playing Time: Endy Rodriguez (2.6 WAR, 520 PA)
Prospects: Endy Rodriguez (2.