Latest Pirates Draft Buzz: SS Deven Marrero a top target No. 8

By John Perrotto

The Pirates have concentrated heavily on stocking their farm system with pitching prospects since Neal Huntington became general manager late in the 2007 season.

However, the Pirates plan to shift gears in this year's first-year player draft, which will be held from June 4-6. According to those close to the situation, the Pirates want to address their paucity of hitting prospects in the early rounds that is said to be short on pitching talent.