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I am slowly going through a series taking a look at the Pirates National League Central competition's farm systems. I've been using the Baseball Prospectus lists. Here's what I've done so far:Cincinnati RedsChicago CubsNow if you are an Astros fan, or someone who knows a lot about the Astros, you have to humor me. Without looking at the list, I couldn't name you more than two or three Houston prospects. I will do my best to be as broad as possible, but the odds of me writing this whole post without saying something stupid are slim to none. Comment with corrections and opinions, that will help my readers.So here's the list:Jarred Cosart, RHPGeorge Springer, OFJonathan Singleton, 1BBrett Oberholtzer, LHPJonathan Villar, SSDomingo Santana, OFDomingo Santana, OFTelvin Nash, 1BDelino DeShields, 2BJack Armstrong, RHPMike Foltynewicz, RHPPaul Clemens, RHPAriel Ovando, OFAustin Wates, OFJordan Scott, OFJ.B. Shuck, OFMike Kvasnicka, 3BJuan Abreu, RHPAdr...
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