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If the first two games are any indication, Andrew McCutchen is going to carry the Pirates on offense. The question is – will it be enough? Francisco Liriano was not on top of his game on Friday and neither was AJ Burnett on Saturday. The fielding was less than what we’ve seen too. Admit it … Continue reading
Do the Pirates need to add a starter at the deadline? Their starting pitching depth is the reason they are in 1st place and own the best record in baseball. But, now that it is possible both James McDonald and Wandy Rodriguez could be done for the season, that depth is depleted. Yes, they still … Continue reading
There will be no collapse this year. This Pirates team is very good. They are brimming with confidence. It is palpable. I sincerely believe they might be the best team in baseball right now. Seriously. As fans who’ve had to endure 20 years of yuck, and two straight seasons of hopes crashing and burning, we … 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 we go: LF Starling Marte RF Jose Tabata (Travis Snider) CF Andrew McCutchen 3B Pedro Alvarez 2B Neil Walker 1B Garrett Jones (Gaby Sanchez) CA Russell Martin SS Clint Barmes Pitcher I know Tabata has stated he prefers to bat leadoff and Marte has stated he prefers to bat second, however Clint Hurdle seems … Continue reading
Remember Jose Bautista? When Bautista was 24 years old, the Pittsburgh Pirates left him off their protected list and he was picked up in the Rule 5 Draft. He spent his 2004 season on five different teams basically losing an entire season of development. Then three years later at the age of 27 the Bucs … Continue reading
Starling Marte arrives to big leagues. I’ve mixed reviews on this. I’m all for it in the respect that the Bucs need a true professional corner left fielder. Left field has been well below competitive standards thus far this season. I’m unsure if Marte is seasoned enough, but if his mental makeup is strong, then … Continue reading
The Pirates bolster their rotation by bringing in a much needed LHP in Wandy Rodriguez. He will also provide depth to the rotation in case Jeff Karstens or Erik Bedard have further injuries. I suppose Robbie Grossman could develop into something we will regret having parted with, but I’m not sweating it. Rudy Owens would … Continue reading
It is an unbelievable feeling expecting to win every game. I’m not upset at all that the Pirates couldn’t sign Mark Appel. I don’t wish Appel to get injured, but…. I won’t feel sorry for him if he does. I’m proud the Bucs didn’t mortgage the future to sign him. Speaking of mortgaging the … Continue reading
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