Going into 2013, the expectations for the Pittsburgh Pirates were high. In back-to-back seasons, the Bucs had suffered a second half collapse after being in a very good position to make a run for a playoff spot. So entering 2013, there was a lot on the line for the club.
On the other hand, you had outfielder Marlon Byrd, where the expectations were very low. Byrd was a former All-Star and put up a productive run as a Texas Ranger and Chicago Cub. From 2007 to 2010, Byrd had a .294/.350/.456 line, a 110 OPS+, and racked up +6 DRS with a 7.