Summary
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Last season, the Pirates had the defending National League batting champion, the 2004 NL Rookie of the Year and a former Cy Young candidate on their roster and still lost 94 games.
What they often lacked was a leader.See the full content of this document
Extract
Pirates Need Several Players to Provide Guidance
When the new management team talks of "changing the culture" of the franchise, it doesn't necessarily mean importing power hitters or strikeout artists. Leadership is about instilling a positive attitude and attention to detail as much as it is about passing along batting tips or workout routines.
"Leadership can be a learned trait, but it's also an ingrained personali...See the full content of this document
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