A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Pirates’ middle infield situation, focusing largely on shortstop but eventually getting to second base. There, the Pirates have incumbent Adam Frazier, but given his penchant for slow starts, I’m not the biggest fan. I’d like to see the club give Cole Tucker every shot at winning the shortstop job, thus opening the door for Kevin Newman to move to second. Frazier could then revert back to his utility role of a few years ago, getting a start now and then at second and right field.
Thinking about the second base situation brought me back to the Pirates of my youth.