I think I get what the Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to do.
I think I understand the difference between “Build” and “Rebuild.”
I think the “Build” really begins with that group in Altoona this year.
And I don’t think it matters one bit what we call it if the Pirates can’t turn enough of these guys into productive MLB players.
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As we all await the MLB arrivals of Roansy Contreras and Oneil Cruz this year to give the Pirates a boost, the real part of this build can be found in Altoona. There, you will now find:
**Number one overall pick in 2022, Henry Davis, who is currently dealing with a minor bone bruise in his wrist, though we’ve been told by multiple people it’s not serious.