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That sucked… Our best starting pitcher, AJ Burnett, against a rookie making his debut… and we lose… Not only that, but our best pitcher couldn’t throw a strike and ran his pitch count up so high early that he didn’t provide the much needed rest to the bullpen. #$@*%&$!!!! Starling Marte’s defense kept us in … Continue reading
Great game! Observations: I want to know what happened between Travis Snider and Braves Catcher Gerald Laird. Snider backed out of the box and the umpire had to step in and talked with both of them, but Snider looked ticked. He immediately drilled a double to RF and seemed intense upon arriving at 2nd base … Continue reading
Busy week and internet problems delayed me from commenting on things that have occurred this past week. So here I go: I had a meltdown when Clint Hurdle left Jared Hughes in for a second inning in a tied game. Isn’t that what our best relievers are for? Of course we lost the game when … Continue reading
I disagreed with going to the mound when McDonald got into trouble. That just seems to add to his lack of confidence. Better to just let him be. Barmes. Great play on the scorching line drive short hop by Lynn. Horrendous error leading to five unearned. Marte has to find a way to get that … Continue reading
Great game by the Buccos today to sweep the Reds! Random thoughts… Starling Marte is the real deal. If he can produce all year at a high level and Pedro come close to at least replicating last season, this team will contend. Marte is a better fielder than the one who missed the cut-off guy … Continue reading
I’m posting this before the game is actually over. Even though I’ll watch to the bitter end. At least we didn’t get shutout. The Bucs has some solid contact, but right at people. Ever notice when a Pirates pitcher walks someone, they seem to always score? Did you see Marte’s hand motion after that … Continue reading
Two hits. Again. Quick thoughts: The pitching has been very encouraging, both starters and relievers. How much of this can be attributed to Russell Martin? Martin has been solid defensively behind the plate. Inexcusable for Martin to get picked off first. I can’t wait for Starling Marte to explode. He just looks like a stud … Continue reading
Here are our brief thoughts four games into the season: The pitching has been outstanding, especially the starters. Hurdle needs to quit trying to outsmart himself with lineup choices. I’m in the minority, but I think Tabata should bat 2nd, Walker 5th, and Jones/Sanchez 6th. I am glad to see McCutchen running as much as … Continue reading
Here are our Innocent thoughts on the game: Batting Gaby Sanchez 5th ahead of Neil Walker is dumb. Batting Garrett Jones 2nd is a classic example of outsmarting oneself. If having Sanchez and Jones is our best offensive lineup, God help us. No coincidence that the two big hits outside of Anthony Rizzo’s were to … Continue reading
The Pirates have the most competitive camp in recent memory competing for jobs on the bench. Here are my predictions: 1B Gaby Sanchez – Guaranteed due to platoon with Garrett Jones OF Travis Snider – Actually it will probably be Jose Tabata since Snider will be the starting RF even though I initially predicted Tabata … Continue reading
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