The farm system is loaded and some of the players heвЂ™s brought in - Suwinski and his MLB-rookie leading 11 home runs - are starting to make an impact. The days when the most popular jerseys in the stands on a given night are past Hall of Famers (Clemente, Willie Stargell) could be numbered.Д¬herington is optimistic but cautious. WeвЂ™ve stuck to our process, and in the long run, weвЂ™re going to see the benefits of it.вЂќД¬ruzвЂ™s long-awaited promotion from Triple-A is among the most high-profile of what the Pirates hope will become a steady influx of young talented players over the next few seasons, though pitcher Quinn Priester, infielder Nick Gonzalez and catcher Henry Davis - all first-round picks - arenвЂ™t particularly close to touching the Roberto Clemente sign above the stairwell that leads to the home dugout.Д«y the time they arrive, the franchise may no longer have to rely on nostalgia and the beauty of its ballpark to get people inside. вЂњSometimes (our personnel decisions have been) frustrating to people, and I understand that,вЂќ Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. Add that to signing third baseman KeвЂ™Bryan Hayes to an eight-year extension and the unexpected jolt provided by outfielder Jack Suwinski - who made the leap from Double-A in late April as an emergency fill-in and is making a compelling case that he should never go back - and thereвЂ™s tangible proof that CheringtonвЂ™s top-to-bottom overhaul is gaining momentum.

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Some, however, are seemingly here to stay.

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