I'm not necessarily saying this would produce winning baseball. But it would be compelling. It would keep us interested in the Pirates as Steelers season approaches.
It is my projected Pirates lineup for later this summer. Let's say, just for hits and giggles, it's the series opener Aug. 11 against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. A lot can happen between now and then, and yes, I'm making the large assumption that a certain 6-foot-7 shortstop will return to the lineup that night.
But let's go with it.
