The Pirates prioritized upside over immediacy by selecting Konnor Griffin at No. 9 overall in the MLB draft on Sunday. —
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The Pirates prioritized upside over immediacy by selecting Konnor Griffin at No. 9 overall in the MLB draft on Sunday. —