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See the full story · 1 sourcesPITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 13: Brian Giles #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on from the field after batting against the St. Louis Cardinals during a Major League Baseball game at PNC Park on August 13, 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 6-5. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
We have an interesting question for you this week. We are asking you to take a Pittsburgh Pirates player from the last 25 years and add them to this year’s roster. The only catch is that our content management system only allows for six answers, so you are beholden to the six players that I selected.
Andrew McCutchen (MVP Version)
2013 NL MVP
Five straight All-Star selections
Four Silver Sluggers
Jason Bay
2004 NL Rookie of the Year.
Four straight 30-homer caliber seasons in Pittsburgh.
Middle-of-the-order force.
Brian Giles
One of the most underrated hitters in baseball.
Outstanding OBP of .426 and 165 homers during his Pirates years.
Gerrit Cole
Ace of teams that made the playoffs.
Didn’t fully become “Gerrit Cole” until Houston, but he was excellent in Pittsburgh with a 3.50 EAR 1.27 WHIP.
Starling Marte
Elite defender, baserunner, and hitter.
Two Gold Gloves and one of the best all-around players of the era.
AJ Burnett
36-28 record with 3.34 ERA during Pirates year.
532 Ks in three seasons in Pittsburgh.
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