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The Case for a Starter: Why the Pirates Can't Roll the Dice on Youth Alone
Pittsburgh Pirates face a critical decision: can they really gamble on youth in the rotation, or is an innings-eating veteran starter a must-have to stabilize the pitching staff? Gary Morgan breaks down why nearly 500 innings walked out the door this offseason, making another dependable arm non-negotiable. Projected leaps from Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and Bubba Chandler are promising, but unchecked optimism won’t plug the innings gap or provide the lefty balance needed for a grueling MLB season.From Jose Quintana and Tyler Anderson as mid-rotation reinforcements to dream scenarios like…
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