A Look at the Pirates

2013-2014 Ravens Team Photo

Seems like the Steelers aren't the only ones having salary cap problems.

Love this.  Terrell Suggs and Joe Flacco, the 2013-2014 Baltimore Ravens Team Photo.

Pirates Roster and Probable Starters

* 40 Man Roster
**Non Roster Invitees

Starting Pitchers
1.  RHP        A.J. Burnett*
2. RHP         James McDonald*
3. LHP         Wandy Rodriquez*
4. LHP         Jeff Locke*
5. RHP        Jeff Karstens*

Relief Pitchers
1. RHP        Jason Grilli*
2. RHP         Mark Melancon*
3. LHP         Tony Watson*
4. RHP        Jared Hughes*
5. LHP         Justin Wilson*
6. RHP        Chris Leroux*
7. RHP         Kyle McPherson*
8. RHP         Bryan Morris*

RHP        Vic Black*
RHP        Jeanmar Gomez*
RHP        Phil Irwin*
LHP         Francisco Liriano*
RHP         Charlie Morton*
LHP          Andy Oliver*
RHP         Stolmy Pimentel*
RHP         Hunter Strickland*
RHP         Duke Welker*
RHP         Brooks Brown**
RHP         Gerrit Cole**
RHP         Jose Contreras**
RHP         Erik Cordier**
LHP          Kris Johnson**
RHP          Vin Mazzaro**
RHP          Ryan Reid**
LHP          Jonathan Sanchez**
RHP          Jameson Taillon**
RHP          Kyle Waldrop**
LHP          Mike Zagurski**

Catchers
Hits         Player                    
1. R             Russell Martin*
2. R             Michael McKenry*
3. R             Tony Sanchez*

R              Lucas May**
R              Carlos Paulino**
R              Ali Solis**

Infielders
Hits          Player                   

First Base
1.  L             Garrett Jones*
2.  R            Gaby Sanchez*
3.  L            Clint Robinson*

Second Base
1.  R            Neil Walker*
2.  R            Josh Harrison*
3.  R            Ivan DeJesus**

Shortstop
1.  R            Clint Barmes*
2.  R            Jordy Mercer*
2.  R            Chase D'Arnaud*

Third Base
1.  L             Pedro Alvarez*
2.  R            Josh Harrison*

R            Jared Goedert**
R            Matt Hague**
L            Brad Hawpe**
S             Anderson Hernandez**
R            Brandon Inge**

Outfielders
Hits          Player                   
Left Field
1.  R            Starling Marte*
2.  R            Jose Tabata*
3.  R            Alex Presley*

Center Field
1.  R            Andrew McCutcheon*
2.  R            Josh Harrison*
3.  R            Alex Presley*

Right Field
1.  L             Travis Snider*
2.  L             Garrett Jones*
3.  R            Jerry Sands*

R            Darren Ford**
L             Felix Pie**

Steelers say goodbye to James Harrison

Who could forget the man that rumbled, bumbled and stumbled into the endzone in Super Bowl XLII.  Who could forget the man that earned the NFL defensive player of the year.  No Steeler fan will ever forget those things, but it's likely James Harrison has finished earning any more honors with the Steelers, because he has just been released.  Harrison will remain a member of the Steelers long line of great linebackers.  There is always a chance that he will be resigned at a lower amount, but doubtful.  The problem that arises from this is there is no heir apparent.  There are linebackers that will replace him, but so far none have shown that they have his talent.  We will now see though.  Can the Steelers find someone in the draft or in their crew of linebackers to bring the pressure that Harrison has provided?

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Great Story on Kevin Colbert

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Steelers face some tough decisions

As usual because the Steelers have so much talent on their roster It is annually a difficult decision as to who they should keep.   Two of the highest profile casualties this year are likely to be Mike Wallace and former defensive MVP.  Although Wallace had the dropsies this year, he is still a young receiver with a high upside.  Unfortunately James Harrison does not fit in the young or high upside categories, but he could still be a very key contributor if he can stay healthy.  I think he still has another year or two in him. 

I recently ran across this article on the Super Bowl Nation website discussing the decisions the Steelers face.

Steelers Face Tough Decisions