He dropped 20 - plus pounds this offseason with hopes of helping his defense at the position he started 19 games at last season .
Credentials : The former outfielder is penciled in as the Pirates ' starter at first base .
outfielder dropped 20 - plus pounds this offseason with hopes of helping outfielder 's defense at the position he started 19 games at last season .
Credentials : The former outfielder is penciled in as the Pirates ' starter at first base .