Blog Bat Around - All Auto Team Non Pirates (That Also Feature Pirates)

I knew I wanted to do a non Bucco version of Zippy's Blog Bat Around.  After going through some cards I noticed that I had enough dual autos that I could give it a Pirate twist.  The hard part was the pitching.  Not many dual autos exist of the 70's Pirates so I had to rely on Gerrit Cole prospect cards. While the staff is weak, this offense can rake.


C - Carlton Fisk

Probably should 

1B - Frank Robinson 

2B - Joe Morgan    

SS - Derek Jeter  

3B - Miguel Cabrera  

OF - Bryce Harper 

OF - Duke Snider 

OF - Adam Jones 

SP -  Sonny Gray

SP - Zach Wheeler

SP - Dylan Bundy

 SP - Trevor Bauer

SP - Johan Santana 

P - Johnny Cueto

Bench 1 - Matt Holliday

 Bench 2 - Justin Morneau

 Bench 3 - David Wright

Bench 4 - Buster Posey 

Bench 5 - Ron Cey

Bench 6 - Joe Mauer 

Bench 7 - Andre Ethier 

Bench 8 - Mike Lowell

Bench 9 - Rod Carew

Bench 10 - Johnny Bench 

Bench 11 - Anthony Rendon 

Blog Bat Around - All Auto Team

My collection has always leaned towards autographs over the years so this latest Blog Bat Around is right up my alley. I was chomping at the bit to get started when Zippy got things going, but was out of town all weekend. It has been fun to see everyone's take on the project while on the road.  My attempt will only feature Bucco's since that is my bread and butter.

I decided to go with a full 25 man roster and some managers.  Obviously some big names are lacking here such as Honus Wagner, Clemente and Paul Waner.  Autographs of those guys can cost thousands. Thankfully the majority of Pirate greats have extensive auto catalogs.

The biggest weak spot for the Pirates over the years would be starting pitching.  Many of the best played in the pre war era so autos are either scarce or non existent.  Thankfully the Pirates had some relievers that revolutionized the position which more than made up for it.

GM - Neil Huntington

Managers - Danny Murtaugh, Chuck Tanner, Jim Leyland, Gene Lamont

C -   Manny Sanguillen

1B -  Willie Stargell

2B -    Bill Mazeroski

SS - Dick Groat 

3B -  Richie Hebner

OF - Ralph Kiner

OF- Dave Parker

OF - Andrew Mccutchen

Bench 1 - Al Oliver

Bench 2 - Bill Madlock 

Bench 3 - Jason Kendall 

Bench 4 - Brian Giles 

Bench 5 - Jason Bay

Bench 6 -  Freddy Sanchez

SP (ACE) -  Bob Walk

SP - John Candelaria

SP - Doug Drabek

SP - Gerrit Cole

SP-  Rick Rhoden

SP - Vern Law

RP - Elroy Face

RP - Kent Tekulve

RP - Mark Melancon

RP - Joel Hanrahan

RP - Jason Grilli 

Big thanks goes out to Zippy.  If time allows I may attempt a non Pirates version as well.  Had too much fun putting this one together.

Thanks for reading!