--OF Craig Monroe was the only non-roster player to make the opening-day roster after leading the club with eight home runs and 16 RBIs in exhibition play. 

Jack Wilson waited until the Pittsburgh Pirates were down to their last strike before coming through. 

Jack Wilson gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a dramatic opening-day victory. 

A surprisingly successful 2008 season helped revive Kyle Lohse's career enough to earn him a future with the St. 

A surprisingly successful 2008 season helped revive Kyle Lohse's career enough to earn him a future with the St. 

 

The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the opening-day roster. 

Left-hander Paul Maholm, quite frankly, would not be the opening-day starter on many other clubs. 

--OF Craig Monroe was the only non-roster player to make the opening-day roster after leading the club with eight home runs and 16 RBIs in exhibition play. 

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Reigning NL MVP Albert Pujols did everything he could to carry the Cardinals last season, but with a patchwork pitching staff beset by injuries, St. 

Reigning NL MVP Albert Pujols did everything he could to carry the Cardinals last season, but with a patchwork pitching staff beset by injuries, St. 

 

Justin Morneau wrapped up a big spring, doubling and driving in three runs Saturday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6. 

The Pirates have had a rather uneventful spring when it comes to roster moves, with no major injuries that require disabled-list stints or players who have come out of nowhere to make the Opening Day roster.