Welcome back to Locked On Pirates!

On today's episode, host Ethan Smith gives the run down of Derek Shelton's decision for the lineup, including the confirmation that both Kevin Newman and Anthony Alford will start at SS and CF respectively.

Also, Shelton announced that SP Chad Kuhl would step on the mound to begin the season Thursday for the Buccos, but who gets the other two nods in the opening series?

Finally, Ethan previews the opening series against the Chicago Cubs and how the Pirates can win or lose the series.

All that and more today on Locked On Pirates!

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