Its hard to say that the Pittsburgh Pirates are a surprise at this point. They showed signs of significant improvement last season, faltering towards the end last year. They did do enough however, to justify being a legitimate threat to challenge for the division this season. Where they sit currently isnt a bad position for a team that is unaccustomed to being frontrunners. The division itself is quite interesting, as St. Louis proves to be an organization that can find success without being attached to a mega star necessarily. Mike Matheny keeps those guys playing hard and they have some great everyday players at key positions, including David Freese (3rd Base), Yadier Molina (Catcher) and Matt Holliday (Outfield). Adding Carlos Beltran (Outfield) to the mix doesnt hurt either. The pitching staff looks like a MASH unit however which could begin to take its toll over the course of the season. Cincinnati also looks good at this point which is great for baseball as the Reds and Cardinals have a healthy rivalry which is always better when both teams are competitive. The rest of the division consists of the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, otherwise known as Ryan Braun and The See You Next Years.