And So it begins.....2006

The Pirates are set to open their 2006 season on the road as they will visit the Milwakee Brewers for a three game set beginning on Monday April 3rd.

Oliver Perez will start for the Pirates, earning his 2nd straight opening day start, and face off against Doug Davis who was 11-11 last season with a 3.84 ERA.

The Pirates will attempt to be above .500 this season for the 1st time since 1992 and new Manager Jim Tracey feels that that goal is well within reach.

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Tenative Batting Order
1. Chris Duffy, CF:
2. Jack Wilson, SS:
3. Sean Casey, 1B:
4. Jason Bay, LF:
5. Jeromy Burnitz, RF:
6. Joe Randa, 3B:
7. Jose Castillo, 2B:
8. Ryan Doumit, C:

Starter Rotation
1. Oliver Perez, LHP:
2. Victor Santos, RHP:
3. Zach Duke, LHP:
4. Ian Snell, LHP:
5. Paul Maholm, LHP: