Neil Walker could be only days away from his MLB debut. Easily the most heralded Pirate in more than a decade Walker has started the season strong in “AAA” Indianapolis. He also creates an added interest and marketability since he grew up in close by in Pine-Richland. Since the Pirates moved him from catcher to third base, he has improved his defense dramatically. The current third base situation is less then ideal. Andy LaRoche has yet to get a hit in 14 at bats, and Ramon Vazquez is a career .257 hitter as a utility player. Walker currently leads his triple-A team in hitting. Walker has been in the minor leagues since 2004, including over a full year in at the triple-A level. His defense is solid enough that the Pirates should bring him to Pittsburgh now, they have nothing to lose.
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