PITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen needs no introduction in this city. He was the face of the Pirates' franchise for nine seasons, its best player since Barry Bonds and perhaps its most beloved star since Willie Stargell. He was productive and popular. He helped end the franchise's 20-year losing streak and brought postseason baseball back to Pittsburgh.
On Friday, he'll be reintroduced as a San Francisco Giant.
The Pirates are set to open a three-game series against McCutchen and the Giants at PNC Park on Friday night. It will be McCutchen's first game in Pittsburgh as anything other than a Pirate.