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...Phils don't nudge the Pirates out of the first division many will be surprised. Pittsburgh discarded most of its 1960 championship infield this winter, trading Dick Groat, Stuart, and Hoak. Big Donn Clendenon is ready to take over at first, but it seems unlikely that Julio Gotay and Dick Schofield can replace Groat. Rookie Bob Bailey will have a similarly hard time filling Hoak's role at third. But a good year by new-comers Don Schwall and Don Cardwell might make the winter's commerce worth-while...
Steady though they may be, the Pirates can hardly hope to keep pace with the Cards, who should lead until the end of August when Stan Musial wilts in the heat. With speed at short and second (Julio Gotay and Julio Javier), and power at first and third (Bill White and Ken Boyer), the Card infield is well anchored. The outfield of Musial, Curt Flood and the recently acquired Minnie Minoso should hit a collective .300. Good front line pitching from Ernie Broglio, Lindy MacDaniel and Larry Jackson is indispensable, however...
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