Found March 07, 2009 on Raise the Jolly Roger!: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The only Pirates representative in the WBC so far has been China shortstop Ray Chang. Chang is 4-for-8 in two games, with a homer, double, 2 RBI, and some excellent plays on defense. Chang hits third in the China Chang played in 5 games for the AA Altoona last Plenty more WBC Bucs ...
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