For the longest time, the Bucs have been without a stopper in their rotation. That one guy who could prevent losses from stacking up. The one arm in the rotation that could ensure a competitive game regardless of the ineptness of the offense. A.J. Burnett, minus one horrendous game, has been that guy. If he … Continue reading
I’m so excited the Pirates have won four games in a row to reach .500. Fans of other teams might roll their eyes at that sort of statement, but it is my reality. When you purchase the Extra Innings year after year with little hope of watching more wins than losses, you jump at a … Continue reading
The Pirates have been desperate for offensive help, and the release of Nate McLouth and call-up of Matt Hague allow them to put a decent lineup on the field. Garrett Jones playing RF and batting 6th with Hague batting 7th at 1B provides some depth in the batting order. Keeping Josh Harrison in the lineup … Continue reading
ESPN’s Buster Olney tweeted his speculation that the Pirates may trade Garrett Jones for A.J. Burnett. The Yankees have need of a left-handed bat and are looking to move Burnett. The Bucs have shown a willingness to take on payroll to acquire another starter. So it makes sense as far as that goes. It would … Continue reading
“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would come his … Continue reading
As last season met the dog days of August and football season approached, I entered my baseball hibernation mode and my opinions fell silent. It is the annual rite-of-depression for Pirates fans. It is not that I did not turn in and watch some of the games, or read about players comings and goings and … Continue reading
(PITTSBURGH) – Did anyone ever think that Pedro Alvarez might be better served being challenged rather than being protected? Or maybe it is insulted? Either way, what the Pirates may have done is erode at his confidence. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not one of those guys who thinks every participant should get a ribbon. … Continue reading
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