The Pirates have had a revolving door at first base since trading Josh Bell in December 2020. Spencer Horwitz will have an opportunity to provide some stability.

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New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz eager to settle in after being traded twice in 1 day

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a revolving door at first base since trading Josh Bell in December 2020, with four different player at the position on opening day the past four years. Newcomer Spencer Horwitz will have a chance to provide some stability.

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Former Blue Jay Spencer Horwitz eager to settle in with Pirates and add stability

PITTSBURGH — Spencer Horwitz was settling in to watch “Gladiator II” with his girlfriend last week when his phone buzzed. By the time the movie — with a running time of 2 hours, 28 minutes — was over, the first baseman had been traded. Twice. First from Toronto to Cleveland in a deal that sent Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez to the Blue Jays. About an hour later, the Guardians flipped Horwitz to Pittsburgh in exchange for three pitchers…

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Pirates' Spencer Horwitz traded twice while watching 'Gladiator II'

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Horwitz was settling in to watch “Gladiator II” with his girlfriend last week when his phone buzzed. By the time the movie — with a running time of 2 hours, 28 minutes — was over, the first baseman had been traded. Twice.

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After being traded twice in a day, new Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to settle in

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Selected in the 24th round of the 2019 draft by the Blue Jays, Spencer Horwitz progressed from rookie ball all the way to the big leagues without being...

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'It's nice to feel wanted': New Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz excited for fresh opportunity

New Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to get to work.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have made an intriguing move by bringing Spencer Horwitz into the fold, bolstering their lineup with a much-needed presence at first base against right-handed pitchers.  However, it’s not all smooth sailing. Horwitz has struggled to hold his own against left-handed pitching, as evidenced by a wRC+ of 53 and an OPS of .522 last season.  These numbers suggest that Pittsburgh needs a creative solution to fill the gap against …

New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz eager to settle in after being traded twice in 1 day

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