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Jason Mackey: Pirates must figure out how to solve Oneil Cruz equation

INDIANAPOLIS — There's no more exciting prospect in the Pirates' farm system than 6-foot-7 shortstop Oneil Cruz. There's also no equation more important to solve, at least among those currently within plain sight. The Pirates must jumpstart Cruz's offensive game, and they also need to find somewhere for the 23-year-old to play.

In Indianapolis for now, potentially in Pittsburgh with a hot stretch.

Also figuring out whether the current outfield experiment is worth it.

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