Maybe the most potent lineup in the NL East, and quite possibly in the top 2 or 3 in the whole NL. Mega-star Roberto Clemente patrols right field with a howitzer for a right arm and a bat capable of producing in every situation. “Pops”, Willie Stargell will hit clean up and knock in runs at an alarming rate since fellow HOF’er Ralph Kiner will be hitting behind him most of the time. Pitching around Pops is not even an option. Maz will turn more DP’s than any other second sacker in the lop. Mad Dog and Hebner will be a very potent lefty/righty platoon over at the hot corner. The staff will rely on “the Deacon”, Vern Law and Steve “under control” Blass in the top spots along with the “Candy Man” and Bob Friend. With Elroy Face and the submariner Kent Tekulve coming out of the pen this staff should have no problem closing out games when given the lead. Tony Pena will be handling the staff behind the plate and making snap throws to first to catch dozing baserunners off guard. Manager Mark Angle returns for his second season as Buc skipper. In his first season Angle led the Bucs to the best record in the NL, but suffered a playoff disappointment by losing the the Metsies in the NLDS.
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