PNC Park is no Three Rivers Stadium, but waters, and tradition run deep in the smokey old town, Pittsburgh. The subject of the old Woody Guthrie song, the former steel town is also a former powerhouse in the National League, former being the key word.

And while unforgettable and inspiring players like Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, were cut from molds of long ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder/first baseman Xavier Nady and pitcher Mike Gonzalez, just under the deadline. Buy Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets

Roster questions abound in PNC Park this year, and Pirates fans are wondering about the futures of players like Brad Lincoln and Mike Gonzalez. Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Juan Perez hasn’t been lighting many fires in winter baseball, but he’s worked and been effective.

Adding to an uneventful season and off-season, former Pirates Dave Parker and Rich “Goose” Gossage, were again denied the trip to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame. Buy Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets.