"No starting positions will be up for grabs when the Pirates open spring training camp in two and a half weeks, but third baseman Pedro Alvarez and left fielder Alex Presley still must prove they can hang on to everyday jobs.

During an interview Thursday on TribLive Radio, manager Clint Hurdle rattled off his starters and noted that Alvarez and Presley "will get the first shot" at their respective positions. This offseason, the Pirates signed two experienced free agents — corner infielder Casey McGehee and outfielder Nate McLouth — who could step in if either Presley or Alvarez falters.

McGehee, 29, was signed primarily to platoon with Garrett Jones at first base. However, McGehee has started just one game at first in his four-year career. Last season, McGehee made 139 starts at third and batted .223 with a .626 OPS."