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PITTSBURGH -- After a few days of secrecy surrounding Pittsburghs starter Tuesday when it hosts the San Diego Padres for the opening of a three-game series, the Pirates divulged that Chad Kuhl will be on the mound.Thats not a shock, considering Kuhl has been brought up from Triple-A Indianapolis before in such situations.This time, though, could be different. Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington indicated that Kuhl could stick around and become a regular part of the rotation, at least for a stretch of time.Huntington probably wasnt intentionally heaping pressure on the 23-year-old right-hander to pitch well Tuesday, but what will be his fifth big-league start sets up as awfully important for his immediate future.If he keeps that low- to mid-90s sinker at the bottom of the zone and gets them to beat the ball into the ground and throws enough good sliders and changeups to mix and match, hes going to be a successful major league pitcher, Huntington said Sunday of Kuhl. He did that on occasion, but more often than not, (his pitches) were elevated. Thats not how hes going to be a successful major league pitcher.(We want to see him make a) few minor adjustments, get him back to pounding the bottom of the zone, and hes got a chance to keep this spot in this rotation.Kuhl is 1-0 in his four starts, with a 4.19 ERA. In 19 innings, he has allowed nine runs on 19 hits, including two homers, with five walks and 13 strikeouts.The Pirates have worked and reworked their rotation, and the future seems to rest heavily with a crop of young pitchers.Pittsburgh shipped high-priced Francisco Liriano to Toronto at the trade deadline and sent Jonathan Niese, who had been relegated to the bullpen, back to the Mets. Juan Nicasio and Jeff Locke have been moved to the bullpen.Although he is an established starter, Gerrit Cole is just 25. Jameson Taillon, 24, who is scheduled to face the Padres on Thursday, has all but sewn up a spot in the rotation.The Pirates think highly of Tyler Glasnow, 22, who is on the DL with a shoulder injury. He is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday before starting a rehab assignment.Steven Brault, 24, who has been called up for two spot starts, also is on the horizon.The two most veteran members of the staff are newly acquired Ivan Nova, 29, and Ryan Vogelsong, who at 39 is just rounding into form after missing more than two months because of facial fractures.Vogelsong is scheduled to face San Diego on Wednesday.We do have alternatives, but our anticipation is that Ryan will continue to give us a chance to win, Huntington said. As we feel hes able to do that, hell remain starting.The future, though, is with the youth.Ultimately, we need them to be them, Huntington said of the young members of the organization. Theres a reason we put (rookies) in position to get starts or get the ball out of the bullpen or get at-bats. Theyve shown us abilities.San Diego also has some young arms, and will send rookie right-hander Luis Perdomo, 23, out Tuesday against Kuhl.Perdomo (5-5) has a 6.67 ERA, but it is 4.07 over his past seven appearances. Last Tuesday, he threw a season-high 113 pitches against Milwaukee while allowing three runs on 10 hits (also a career high) over 6 2/3 innings, with four walks and six strikeouts.I wanted to go out there and have a good outing, Perdomo, speaking through an interpreter, told the San Diego Union Tribune. I was deep into my pitch count, but I definitely wanted to get through the seventh and wasnt able to get that last out.You have to be aggressive and you have to attack batters and you have to enjoy that challenge to get to the seventh and get deeper into the game.The Padres might get deeper into their staff in the coming days. 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He might not be happy with the result, but youve got to front up as a head coach.Bennett was appointed by the English RFL on a lucrative two-year contract earlier this year in an effort to raise the profile of a sport that lags well behind football, cricket and rugby outside of its northern heartlands.His refusal to talk to the media dduring a four-day visit during the Super League season frustrated his paymasters and his reticence to promote the game has puzzled the rugby league community.ddddddddddddIts a difficult job to take and at a difficult time, Wells said.Wayne must know, hes an internationalist and an expansionist, so he understands the lay of the land.Its not just about putting on a good training session and motivating your players.Youre an ambassador for the sport in this country. Were trying to get more people watching and listening to this game.Harris, a stand-out player for Great Britain and Wales during a stellar career, echoed Wells sentiments.When he first came over here mid-season during the Super League, he was here for four days and didnt speak to the press, Harris told the BBC.He is the Alex Ferguson of the NRL. Hes come over here to promote the game and taken it to another level with his profile.He has a responsibility to do those types of interview and grow our our game.I thought that interview was shocking. ' ' '