Spring Preview: Lineup predictions
February 10, 2008 12:03 am
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Dejan Kovacevic and Paul Meyer, the Post-Gazette's baseball writers, predict the Pirates' opening day lineup for March 31 in Atlanta, presuming John Smoltz is starting for the Braves:
Kovacevic:
Nate McLouth, CF
Freddy Sanchez, 2B
Jason Bay, LF
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Xavier Nady, RF
Ronny Paulino, C
Jose Bautista, 3B
Jack Wilson, SS
Tom Gorzelanny, P
Comment: McLouth's on-base skills, along with the Pirates' value on offense, will decide the center-field duel with Nyjer Morgan.
Meyer:
Nyjer Morgan, CF
Freddy Sanchez, 2B
Jason Bay, LF
Adam LaRoche, 1B
Jose Bautista, 3B
Steve Pearce, RF
Ronny Paulino, C
Jack Wilson, SS
Tom Gorzelanny, P
Comment: Xavier Nady gets traded during spring training, Pearce impresses and wins the job.
First Published February 10, 2008 12:03 am
