Left Field:
- Lastings Milledge:
2009: 65 G, 74 R, .279 AVG, 4 HR, 21 RBI
Lastings Milledge was the main proponent in the trade that sent Nyjer Morgan to Washington, and he didn't disappoint. There were many questions about his attitude and everything that came with him off the field, but Lastings quickly silenced those issues. He was more professional and worked harder than anyone expected him too, and that translated into him getting to the majors quickly and putting up good numbers when he got there. He is happy to be a Pirate and he will be a part of this team for a long time. He has not reached anywhere near his peak, and I believe he will continue to take strides towards it. Pittsburgh's own ocho-cinco is here to stay folks.
2010 peak: 155 G, .320 AVG, 100 R, 25 HR, 90 RBI
2010 expectation: 150 G, .285 AVG, 90 R, 15 HR, 80 RBI
- Andrew McCutchen:
2009: 108 G, .286 AVG, 12 HR, 54 RBI, 22 SB
The best thing about being a Pirates fan? Watching Andrew McCutchen play every night. People were angry when Nate McLouth was traded to Atlanta, but McCutchen stepped in, played great, and quickly became a fan favorite. He is the definition of a 5 tool player. He hits for power, with a very impressive .471 slugging percentage for the 5'11'' lead off hitter. He hits for average, and was especially impressive in late-game situations. However, the thing that makes him most valuable are his legs. He can cover more ground in center field than anyone in the league, he can steal bases with the best of them, and his excitement factor makes the fans want to come out to the ballpark. He is the franchise, and half of the inspiration of this blog's name.
2010 peak: 160 G, .330 AVG, 25 HR, 80 RBI, 60 SB
2010 expectation: 155 G, .310 AVG, 18 HR, 65 RBI, 45 SB - John Raynor:
2009 (minors): 123 G, .257 AVG, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 19 SB
Raynor was the Pirates 2009 Rule 5 Draft pick, coming over from the Florida Marlins. Raynor is a good prospect, but was the odd man out in the Marlins stacked system. The Pirates swooped in and picked him up, and he will have to be on the Pirates 25-man roster all year if they want to keep him. Raynor has outstanding speed, and a little bit of power as well. His obvious position is centerfield, but he isn't likely to get much playing time there this season. Look for him to get most of his looks in left field, but I don't expect him to get many starts this year.
2010 peak: 60 G, .270 AVG, 5 HR, 50 RBI, 30 SB
2010 expectation: 35 G, .245 AVG, 1 HR, 15 RBI, 15 SB
Right Field:
- Garrett Jones:
2009: 82 G, .293, 21 HR, 44 RBI
Well I already talked about Jones as the back-up first basemen, so there isn't much else to say. Jones will start the year as the every day right fielder, and will stay there until at least until Jose Tabata is ready to join the big league squad. If you want to read more about Jones, check out part 2 of the series.
2010 peak: 155 G, .300 AVG, 40 HR, 120 RBI
2010 expectation: 145 G, .265 AVG, 20 HR, 80 RBI - Brandon Moss:
2009: 133 G, .236 AVG, 7 HR, 41 RBI
Brandon Moss was a reason to look forward to 2009, but he eventually became more of a reason not to watch. He was expected to be one of our biggest power bats, which he certainly was not, going his first 27 games without a homer (his 2nd didn't come until game 67). While he was a big disappointment at the plate, his played fantastic defense. However, that is not good enough to keep the starting job at a corner outfield spot. Unfortunately, Moss has no more options and will be on the 25 man roster until they finally just cut him, which I expect to happen around mid season.
2010 peak: 60 G, .260 AVG, 12 HR, 60 RBI
2010 expectation: 40 G, .240 AVG, 3 HR, 20 RBI
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