AJ Burnett

AJ Burnett is another reason this team is doing so well so far.  He leads the National League in strike out with 57 and has an ERA of 2.57.  His contract runs out with the Pirates after this year and if I were the Pirates I would definitely try to keep him around for another year or two.

Starling Marte

Starling Marte has been great so far this season as a leadoff hitter.  He leads the National League in hits with 40.  He is batting well over .300 and is one stolen base behind Juan Pierre with 10.  He is the the spark this team has been missing for years at the top of the order.