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When you think Pittsburgh Pirates you probably don't think of a sturdy, young, and reliable rotation. What probably comes to mind is 16 straight years of losing, 17 if you want to count the strike-shortened 1994 year.  This year may not be any different, but if they extend the streak it will likely not be attributed to a poor starting staff. The Pirates have quietly built a talented and tough starting rotation. No name in their top four screams ace quite yet but strong rotations are built on consistency from the top to the bottom and the Pirates actually have that this year. Lets examine their top four starters and the two competing for the fifth spot. Ross Ohlendorf Ohlendorf had a strong 2009 starting 29 games and pitching 176 innings, netting a 3.92 ERA with 11 wins. Ohlendorf was ...

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Article written by Ben Duronio