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When was the last time a Major League team had 3 lefty starters on staff? (Like our 2008 Mariners)

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Josh,

 Not that long ago, actually. Last year, two National League teams had 3 lefties that pitched enough innings as a starter and started enough games to be considered "a regular starter." Names of teams and southpaw starters are:

Chicago Cubs: Ted Lilly, Rich Hill, Sean Marshall
Pittsburgh Pirates: Tom Gorzelanny, Paul Maholm, Zack Duke

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