`` The Plan , '' as locals call it , has n't worked out perfectly , but Huntington brought some critical pieces to Pittsburgh , including All-Star closer Joel Hanrahan and starting pitchers Charlie Morton , Kevin Correia , Jeff Karstens and James McDonald . The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting for first place in the National League 's Central Division . They have endured 18 straight losing seasons and were not expected to do well this year . New manager Clint Hurdle promised to turn the team around when he took over before this season . But they still finished last, with a record of 69-93.333 winning percentage.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting for first place in the National League 's Central Division . They have endured 18 straight losing seasons and were not expected to do well this year . New manager Clint Hurdle promised to turn the team around when he took over before this season . But they still finished last, with a record of 69-93.333 winning percentage.