I know the best Pirates blogs don’t throw hypothetical trade ideas around. But, this is not one of the best Pirates blogs. I love Mark Melancon and think he is a key reason the Pirates have been as successful as they have been this season. But, as great as he has been, he is replaceable. … Continue reading
The Pirates showed their backbone in withstanding a 9th inning HR from the Reds’ Ryan Ludwick off of Joel Hanrahan tying the game when they put back-to-back doubles on the board off of Reds’ closer Aroldis Chapman to retake the lead. From Clint Barmes and Michael McKenry no less. The Bucs are now two … Continue reading
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