tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19736094855638481822024-03-05T20:13:49.570-08:00Brendan's Baseball BlogMy observations on the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2010 season and what it's like to be a fan of a team with 16 consecutive losing years.
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<a href="http://www.yardbarker.com/"><img border="0" width="300" src="http://www.yardbarker.com/images/ybn/badge_300.gif" height="33"></a>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-84666837816089586392011-05-09T13:34:00.000-07:002011-05-09T14:16:29.340-07:00Pittsburgh Pirates: Baby Steps Towards Glory<div>When I think of how a genuinely-good baseball team functions, I think of a car engine. This isn't to say that I know anything about car engines, really, save for this one tidbit that may have come from "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" or Drivers' Ed, or maybe just some science class: "A car engine's power is generated by a series of controlled explosions". </div><div><br /></div><div>A good baseball team (or, really, any sports team) can be recognized by its individual components heating up until a synchronicity is achieved, at which point the whole thing begins to work together. And, as with a car engine, that's when you can begin to get to places. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Pirates and their fans have endured a prolonged period of attempts at starting this team's engine, and the subsequent wringing of hands over which components are faulty. And what can be done to replace them. </div><div><br /></div><div>I know this victory of reaching .500 is something to move past, a mile marker on the road to the ultimate goal of winning another world series. However, a game like yesterday, while far from perfect, indicates that the Pirates are getting closer to finally turning the engine over.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiprrsCgnt9ueVFxG5XIwY65aBrzGgZs_soV9lr0Yctr39L7NhxJD-ehrQfmnFDDliV2vioZGbmzbGt9ukmZF32JQRHCCRXoKqWwjXlpUbihchYI_dkfCpIC8gY0cBj2UsTGnAyTQAUxHk/s1600/IMG_8612.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiprrsCgnt9ueVFxG5XIwY65aBrzGgZs_soV9lr0Yctr39L7NhxJD-ehrQfmnFDDliV2vioZGbmzbGt9ukmZF32JQRHCCRXoKqWwjXlpUbihchYI_dkfCpIC8gY0cBj2UsTGnAyTQAUxHk/s400/IMG_8612.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604820290850993874" /></a>Neil Walker gestures victoriously to the fans as he returns to the dugout at the game's close. I found this to be a pretty touching moment; long before he was a professional baseball player, he was a Pittsburgh-area resident from a baseball family who wanted nothing more than to see his home town team get back on track. When Neil raised his hands in victory at the end of this ball game, he did so as a fan every bit as much as he did a ball player. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHk93PYDaqSo6HtKSC6AE9TaIS3zQql-pO6LTZqJkdK5MP5Me09C3clHWmQCX3a_gQfqtFJ8zZZU-YhZDN8gLi5HLp-KtOiLyXuEe4gfhDzihDgjG7pQN4yjxuUUH9QM2g4QmiIiU7mw/s1600/IMG_6587.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHk93PYDaqSo6HtKSC6AE9TaIS3zQql-pO6LTZqJkdK5MP5Me09C3clHWmQCX3a_gQfqtFJ8zZZU-YhZDN8gLi5HLp-KtOiLyXuEe4gfhDzihDgjG7pQN4yjxuUUH9QM2g4QmiIiU7mw/s400/IMG_6587.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604820289164514130" /></a>James McDonald had a terrific game, tying his record of 8 strikeouts, and lasting six innings. He did not get the W, but his pitching made it possible.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilf6ghfkfpeKl93MGxa3CYExlvoaRbABkysV4j7mPzTxAt-Gsrye1xdSb4H5JaL_U-Z-tbQ8_mXs6Pqu8i-OayJrBgMw-L-x1tsb3bxN2DDNo53QVlmyY6Pvcj9Zlhfs9wTYZYd_Io35g/s1600/IMG_6835.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilf6ghfkfpeKl93MGxa3CYExlvoaRbABkysV4j7mPzTxAt-Gsrye1xdSb4H5JaL_U-Z-tbQ8_mXs6Pqu8i-OayJrBgMw-L-x1tsb3bxN2DDNo53QVlmyY6Pvcj9Zlhfs9wTYZYd_Io35g/s400/IMG_6835.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604820285791171138" /></a>Steve Pearce played his ass off, going head-first into the stands and diving into an impromptu somersault while chasing pop-ups. In addition, he got himself a walk, a hit, an RBI, and a run. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBj3N4J7gmpnsoYxFpaWqI8beCUcrdphkibXO1MLt8odH0WR49wKgJu25FpvE2zcNbhbaOphrUH3zqQ1polKg8d9L1YPfDa61US3Ijy0-LBsBUJhfsLCWIy_RFCgNpbw9gZpoTl2zMuA0/s1600/IMG_7222.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBj3N4J7gmpnsoYxFpaWqI8beCUcrdphkibXO1MLt8odH0WR49wKgJu25FpvE2zcNbhbaOphrUH3zqQ1polKg8d9L1YPfDa61US3Ijy0-LBsBUJhfsLCWIy_RFCgNpbw9gZpoTl2zMuA0/s400/IMG_7222.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604818197115807042" /></a>Tabata walks.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLrxSGNeKc2QFKXDsyhkgIUELQGBMhSkNJRgsHFc09IAm3-Fjk3VJuFDFS9yHYURhqzVtL6lr3rvFTJujeUY2pEkb7NZZQi-uSNo45a9mx4pAzfCRHUiQf0cFZXKoxA7AQSscHIAGUOc/s1600/IMG_7248.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLrxSGNeKc2QFKXDsyhkgIUELQGBMhSkNJRgsHFc09IAm3-Fjk3VJuFDFS9yHYURhqzVtL6lr3rvFTJujeUY2pEkb7NZZQi-uSNo45a9mx4pAzfCRHUiQf0cFZXKoxA7AQSscHIAGUOc/s400/IMG_7248.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604818191287207490" /></a>Tabata got caught in a rundown following a pickoff that stranded him between bases. One of the great things about this kind of victory is that you hear next to nothing about stuff like this. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-34QZjqNz3KSiYT1-yDZT5l1sm_jJziNDQo8YTH33w1EFjuuegqLqYFsKEL6GOC8ZJFtcHX6SML3SuqxATv9owiafuuL0K8njdUztpiiwMF6po0AK18e04-wXxXiW-STrF7iJOxtkQk/s1600/IMG_7335.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-34QZjqNz3KSiYT1-yDZT5l1sm_jJziNDQo8YTH33w1EFjuuegqLqYFsKEL6GOC8ZJFtcHX6SML3SuqxATv9owiafuuL0K8njdUztpiiwMF6po0AK18e04-wXxXiW-STrF7iJOxtkQk/s400/IMG_7335.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604818183615936610" /></a>Pearce splits and keeps his foot on the bag. I love watching him do this stuff; last season, before his injury, he busted out this move in at least one home game .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSlJVO5buN2gu2mBEwsgfaVkk6vCc44OWlG0zSIBOTgbpDKhhayACHjdIMK0uxfboTUY98zZC1FfRp39gQDmsqmmWEJoBf3A5Zk_ipkK0F3s0iD__6QBfdj9ixC_x5Lgd9OAyXibmBwU/s1600/IMG_8417.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSlJVO5buN2gu2mBEwsgfaVkk6vCc44OWlG0zSIBOTgbpDKhhayACHjdIMK0uxfboTUY98zZC1FfRp39gQDmsqmmWEJoBf3A5Zk_ipkK0F3s0iD__6QBfdj9ixC_x5Lgd9OAyXibmBwU/s400/IMG_8417.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604818182048383266" /></a>Doumit watches as his hit turns into a 3-rbi home run.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghU8dbr1W-4QGpbPjXiY5qR7r_A1Hxil8MahsIakYyX9CFdfxhwhe_iYLKW_u_DzpTjPIW1sV8c1OBSrcfsXN3oRksDOtxpo-UgVTKi0ni6AFg0u0Qdq4uCFgU-lHIbXZ5pFGgW2gp7TA/s1600/IMG_8433.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 331px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghU8dbr1W-4QGpbPjXiY5qR7r_A1Hxil8MahsIakYyX9CFdfxhwhe_iYLKW_u_DzpTjPIW1sV8c1OBSrcfsXN3oRksDOtxpo-UgVTKi0ni6AFg0u0Qdq4uCFgU-lHIbXZ5pFGgW2gp7TA/s400/IMG_8433.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604818180582735922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwa5jf5wHQhRG1Jn5Hd3FaSZ_ELaCWk52B08DnDUt9RuDFtoEFZebAu_JgtTMiA9zNWZ3eucbV21LW2dzafgrna8wKeWwleaBo0NLoVMioC23e8Ovt03JAOfLP0RRh2W46UdAxFgfws6w/s1600/IMG_8444.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwa5jf5wHQhRG1Jn5Hd3FaSZ_ELaCWk52B08DnDUt9RuDFtoEFZebAu_JgtTMiA9zNWZ3eucbV21LW2dzafgrna8wKeWwleaBo0NLoVMioC23e8Ovt03JAOfLP0RRh2W46UdAxFgfws6w/s400/IMG_8444.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604817846106325682" /></a>Doumit getting this hit is absolutely perfect. No batter has been here longer (and no player, aside from Maholm), and his time here has been all too frequently plagued by injuries that have caused many to count him out. Despite this, he has hung in there and refused to let ego get to him. This was also apparently his fiftieth career home run, which is spooky awesome.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMrNohyphenhyphenXy9yUHi4VSrcWagEEIRhyzPkJpQa_KZnEl0DNUCWVAVjCOhGfp38cRTN_94zhrlNWo2I9WBw_V5vpWKf7uGlqLe1gxY7B4KEGXl-8z4ccqE-uTcmresf60QsiRwPJhznhRKqU/s1600/IMG_8587.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMrNohyphenhyphenXy9yUHi4VSrcWagEEIRhyzPkJpQa_KZnEl0DNUCWVAVjCOhGfp38cRTN_94zhrlNWo2I9WBw_V5vpWKf7uGlqLe1gxY7B4KEGXl-8z4ccqE-uTcmresf60QsiRwPJhznhRKqU/s400/IMG_8587.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604817839584129058" /></a>Now this would have been a fantastic photo that perfectly encapsulates the feeling at PNC Park after the win, but look who had to ruin the damn thing!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Im5VmVHOxMpe-Hj9OJec-94sJK2djYXVHJneusOWiJf6bRqKO8VR65PpfAYRXGRLigUItb8wAB8nrFOr-52DI4hFcNonKVaoURc7cFwAr_C1_rcXMpbW7YYxdG2EjwqNuXOzh6EJjMo/s1600/IMG_8594.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Im5VmVHOxMpe-Hj9OJec-94sJK2djYXVHJneusOWiJf6bRqKO8VR65PpfAYRXGRLigUItb8wAB8nrFOr-52DI4hFcNonKVaoURc7cFwAr_C1_rcXMpbW7YYxdG2EjwqNuXOzh6EJjMo/s400/IMG_8594.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604817840902992610" /></a>victory!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ekJ47l3ed5UzL5hlQ1vINHpXiYp8Ck2KSMM3sTMCLyF_QWqyWGDIjmdS52YPemql4G_PhrWtFaLt4RdtwMhtVSe6uiYkM0-SoDUoIg8qJ7bC0wtXdZiUuWcdEhR_7gFSv5dXHfCEU5o/s1600/IMG_8595.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ekJ47l3ed5UzL5hlQ1vINHpXiYp8Ck2KSMM3sTMCLyF_QWqyWGDIjmdS52YPemql4G_PhrWtFaLt4RdtwMhtVSe6uiYkM0-SoDUoIg8qJ7bC0wtXdZiUuWcdEhR_7gFSv5dXHfCEU5o/s400/IMG_8595.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604817835248062338" /></a>victory!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjTDX9lsFXP3haTVaunl5XloSnq2wR39NiSiBDhogEsf1vsEFcqDMgOWG6r8gC0uGk-edfOJ9nEskCZryRLVNTPXNaaiyL6HXNDEATBKi8kiEe3Wc42JwErmjpsL8JGNd50Lwf9Y8cFQ/s1600/IMG_8605.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjTDX9lsFXP3haTVaunl5XloSnq2wR39NiSiBDhogEsf1vsEFcqDMgOWG6r8gC0uGk-edfOJ9nEskCZryRLVNTPXNaaiyL6HXNDEATBKi8kiEe3Wc42JwErmjpsL8JGNd50Lwf9Y8cFQ/s400/IMG_8605.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604817827322190178" /></a>victory!bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-24208592890198309632011-05-07T10:53:00.000-07:002011-05-07T11:34:29.444-07:00Why .500 Matters<div>Recently, Clint Hurdle went on record decrying the significance of the Pirates managing to be a .500 team after the month of April or the early days of May. As quoted in <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11124/1143970-63.stm#ixzz1LgvvgDpV">Dejan Kovacevic's recently Post-Gazette article:</a> "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium; ">"I can't control what people think, but we're doing things here that are aimed at a championship, not .500." Of course, Hurdle has to say this, and most likely has to think it as well in order to be an effective manager. As Kovacevic mentions in the article, .500 seems to be a wholly unattainable goal for this team, regardless of its significance, and it's still very easy to ridicule a team for whom such an achievement is a big deal. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Make no mistake, however: for this team, managing to get back to .500, even for a game, is a very big deal. I believe I am actually paraphrasing ex-manager John Russell here, but the true goal behind reaching .500 is putting that period of a team's existence as far in the past as possible. It's far from a pennant, and if it's the only thing the Pirates achieve in the next five years, the result will still be disastrous. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">But let's be honest: in the hearts of its fans and Pittsburgh-area sportswriters, the Pirates get evaluated based on a different sort of criteria as a result of the team's immensely-long losing streak. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Allow me to present an extended analogy: If you see someone drowning who manages to get their arm around a life preserver, it is a tremendous victory within this context; after all, they are no longer going to drown. They now stand a decent chance of living. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">On the other hand, if this individual stays in the water clinging to a life preserver for the next ten years, this victory's significance largely dissipates. It ultimately becomes a wasted possibility; a glimmer of hope that never became anything more. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">However, the possibility of rescue never even comes into existence if the drowning man, well, drowns.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.500 is significant for this team because reaching it goes a long ways towards vanquishing the atmosphere of defeat that Hurdle described as the team's biggest obstacle way back in February. It is a step that one hopes to move past, but it is a step nonetheless.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">And now, onto the pictures. Due to the extended camera-killing downpour in the middle of the game, I have decided to skip doing the Five Minutes of Failure video this time. </span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TFV-0jzwFD1VfeOnnugiT5qpjgNZlQo-__jGNMdKT_asPzothRAvCRlHCl74jFaDhLSuW5UjS2nBV4foHFEsXFywhbqf0yRYuL0bd_ROyeBGo8i6Ok1n13MReq3fHYslLt3Z5NQLpck/s1600/IMG_4813.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TFV-0jzwFD1VfeOnnugiT5qpjgNZlQo-__jGNMdKT_asPzothRAvCRlHCl74jFaDhLSuW5UjS2nBV4foHFEsXFywhbqf0yRYuL0bd_ROyeBGo8i6Ok1n13MReq3fHYslLt3Z5NQLpck/s400/IMG_4813.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036683068450562" /></a>Superstition will take you to some mighty strange places.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAIlTaUCcAqrK0HnLaiKQMRUU57S0rRRrGRn-iAY4NxxcGiqIatjEI0QZn5_Rslgv8P6wtLwwTPR_5pEW62cgesNn_Alpfv_PP6qagoXMejUylyZ3s7IuI5Hou7P5nIxcr_eGiTXr-VY/s1600/IMG_4815.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAIlTaUCcAqrK0HnLaiKQMRUU57S0rRRrGRn-iAY4NxxcGiqIatjEI0QZn5_Rslgv8P6wtLwwTPR_5pEW62cgesNn_Alpfv_PP6qagoXMejUylyZ3s7IuI5Hou7P5nIxcr_eGiTXr-VY/s400/IMG_4815.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036682216357298" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjai6OUMyhmBWYl_i12OAM1uWtCNKN6cDrSaYgy_iODrjOq-oiQbehvdvSKkGO7XQmVKQdBCSa3MQGQasLhUPpo1qWHPsmE6YmSsHL23dB_VAOJEaRF5jNrTKXEh17bpHFNVMDo9JPINYc/s1600/IMG_4907.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjai6OUMyhmBWYl_i12OAM1uWtCNKN6cDrSaYgy_iODrjOq-oiQbehvdvSKkGO7XQmVKQdBCSa3MQGQasLhUPpo1qWHPsmE6YmSsHL23dB_VAOJEaRF5jNrTKXEh17bpHFNVMDo9JPINYc/s400/IMG_4907.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036673466534594" /></a>Hurdle argues a stolen base.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6zpyV_SJuOoeS7wwwe-oek2WsY4rnz4PwXHbkYr9jSuq23_LIL7zj2z_B-paHdvfOxjxbnIclxkJPk3oYnDZWLaDbdizKRS8n-WsRXB3vsRW2UgngoOEF3lDi7HO1jtL4QLiGWaZM5M/s1600/IMG_5038.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 359px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6zpyV_SJuOoeS7wwwe-oek2WsY4rnz4PwXHbkYr9jSuq23_LIL7zj2z_B-paHdvfOxjxbnIclxkJPk3oYnDZWLaDbdizKRS8n-WsRXB3vsRW2UgngoOEF3lDi7HO1jtL4QLiGWaZM5M/s400/IMG_5038.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036673008075986" /></a>Maholm prepares for a rundown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmb3IkhuJGIzB-wpwXXuzl4cPuf6hDQ8tmC8eyqlgqYtdP8y1f8rrC5yns-XFZuzGWdeoDx2dBiG0RhA0rVrbu-wxzfi27bHJoswgWcJ5iQKJDfrExvHvGemDXtfbPrGO6hPxf8Ng4c8/s1600/IMG_5052.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmb3IkhuJGIzB-wpwXXuzl4cPuf6hDQ8tmC8eyqlgqYtdP8y1f8rrC5yns-XFZuzGWdeoDx2dBiG0RhA0rVrbu-wxzfi27bHJoswgWcJ5iQKJDfrExvHvGemDXtfbPrGO6hPxf8Ng4c8/s400/IMG_5052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036669616286866" /></a>And Brandon Wood gets his man. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOc-ictVVQA-SEfmPAh9g-3ardeJO24CPf9uGQILVNJoghy54OimtbAP5-Zogm1IYXancL7QZYBpXP2XnHKlKPMw_FbSmT2tvk5UHPX2BxGiiiftXz6JmzsWA4M17yv8MFBJz19Z3S6Jw/s1600/IMG_5105.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOc-ictVVQA-SEfmPAh9g-3ardeJO24CPf9uGQILVNJoghy54OimtbAP5-Zogm1IYXancL7QZYBpXP2XnHKlKPMw_FbSmT2tvk5UHPX2BxGiiiftXz6JmzsWA4M17yv8MFBJz19Z3S6Jw/s400/IMG_5105.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036255500517042" /></a>Searage and Snyder leave the pitching mound after a discussion with Maholm during one of several jams he got himself into.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKD2Uk5dm6xGrjy5l-k5ZQfa_8zjkNxhN6ypHVdfRBYN3lx2DZn2D1gpQQW9YG6rGBvZk5TlmgCb71aEZ4OtpeiVEv_pfnJeL4eQSWgQdzJsRd4R4m6zVQyZrivrvebbi5SR6EeeyEnvw/s1600/IMG_5128.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKD2Uk5dm6xGrjy5l-k5ZQfa_8zjkNxhN6ypHVdfRBYN3lx2DZn2D1gpQQW9YG6rGBvZk5TlmgCb71aEZ4OtpeiVEv_pfnJeL4eQSWgQdzJsRd4R4m6zVQyZrivrvebbi5SR6EeeyEnvw/s400/IMG_5128.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036251042125218" /></a>He nevertheless managed to get out of it with one run. This game could have easily been 7-2.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54H3G8HSUgjkSKkAs33MA8DKx72a71KE-SGWiW8uVEuc92KtgqIaq0Q_DkvLK9wa8WJmr-zvlo4yd24ohghHnFfRcd4hf90CaLLWxC0D81HiDKD8O8QkCPewu5GcVKylly1fTQWFzcKg/s1600/IMG_5191.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54H3G8HSUgjkSKkAs33MA8DKx72a71KE-SGWiW8uVEuc92KtgqIaq0Q_DkvLK9wa8WJmr-zvlo4yd24ohghHnFfRcd4hf90CaLLWxC0D81HiDKD8O8QkCPewu5GcVKylly1fTQWFzcKg/s400/IMG_5191.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036251454158978" /></a>McCutchen reacts to being left on second base. Many people complained about Hurdle's decision to have McCutchen bunt, but with his current batting average, I can understand Hurdle's decision far more readily than, say, having Pedro Alvarez attempt a sacrifice bunt.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7NVxYoOWDB_ft1cUEfmdFpcwBga163v7G5ktppDbUEnZHUhnAk6qxgpkoK3NPy1hbI28C0-0jcD-p1cwB1s3oelsYHyzfwgShGLTKEJPDKypRTl8IjtLLCvGyChJFk2Z9bWqEO6mxLM/s1600/IMG_5313.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7NVxYoOWDB_ft1cUEfmdFpcwBga163v7G5ktppDbUEnZHUhnAk6qxgpkoK3NPy1hbI28C0-0jcD-p1cwB1s3oelsYHyzfwgShGLTKEJPDKypRTl8IjtLLCvGyChJFk2Z9bWqEO6mxLM/s400/IMG_5313.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036246527930258" /></a>The strike zone was in a seemingly-constant state of flux in this game. Snyder reacts to a called strike that very much looked like it was outside. Come on, ump; we don't need any more challenges.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqOW1lr4IZ61E8goMRsdApEDBPr1bcxHTSden4ow6oJ3my-Qzk_T7ayTO5urGkC6uLs0d1ryUS0rERX93MA-aT5sZhFZXrW69gMewLZAag7HyWnl1RksGcoM7JWCHVSlosbGHP-faWFg/s1600/IMG_5368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqOW1lr4IZ61E8goMRsdApEDBPr1bcxHTSden4ow6oJ3my-Qzk_T7ayTO5urGkC6uLs0d1ryUS0rERX93MA-aT5sZhFZXrW69gMewLZAag7HyWnl1RksGcoM7JWCHVSlosbGHP-faWFg/s400/IMG_5368.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604036242261873970" /></a>The umpire attempts to field a foul ball. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0b-V63bn5fdhAycMBln_xj8bvWbJhdNeUT8b8aQ5I8cEL4Dn0780fkspfu4JByfr7jn3D4Llgo9PvMnRLX89UgAmBP_YOmKiwtXdiALjCpBxOlPjXhKtdjKVVpOIO3rJrgfesN0qmfGo/s1600/IMG_5550.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0b-V63bn5fdhAycMBln_xj8bvWbJhdNeUT8b8aQ5I8cEL4Dn0780fkspfu4JByfr7jn3D4Llgo9PvMnRLX89UgAmBP_YOmKiwtXdiALjCpBxOlPjXhKtdjKVVpOIO3rJrgfesN0qmfGo/s400/IMG_5550.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604035329887846210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HeH0aYTj1oNCvBQC9JsRfuPvAeOCzHeElpdI470nR4nPauexNmp-RyeuJVlkJNqoHCd7jj74cipXyob_a4nPteS3Pt7yp8luDmR1SfY1r23gVpcvml5t_1t9EHVjfVEgdPG8EJy7Pi4/s1600/IMG_5627.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HeH0aYTj1oNCvBQC9JsRfuPvAeOCzHeElpdI470nR4nPauexNmp-RyeuJVlkJNqoHCd7jj74cipXyob_a4nPteS3Pt7yp8luDmR1SfY1r23gVpcvml5t_1t9EHVjfVEgdPG8EJy7Pi4/s400/IMG_5627.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604035322588862290" /></a>Neil Walker continues to produce, in stark contrast to far too many others.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcVKJiWzWsU1aclnlQWhZIANpRwLdThnv2p7T3KCRUBKxE0DGnl10O2oEsgY9Qfaiocu6gDMWo7tY2cZXV_FTore66EZyHtYPmkSZk9MkMwEsSlp87rQzV7Zinp3QHjaNX0S7UJUMl0k/s1600/IMG_5857.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcVKJiWzWsU1aclnlQWhZIANpRwLdThnv2p7T3KCRUBKxE0DGnl10O2oEsgY9Qfaiocu6gDMWo7tY2cZXV_FTore66EZyHtYPmkSZk9MkMwEsSlp87rQzV7Zinp3QHjaNX0S7UJUMl0k/s400/IMG_5857.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604035322501944402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IgSJLRgS1GbKdEjrtTYspwgYfS8-3e9Kxep0bw6vmukiem_2eBssA0bNdwYEa7fd_lBnbLGbn77zTboWyM5Ze2Z9xBD1mztU1wEerkzcXnXUz47xoXIvQu-NWx8aW5C3_dyeRG56HUc/s1600/IMG_5880.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IgSJLRgS1GbKdEjrtTYspwgYfS8-3e9Kxep0bw6vmukiem_2eBssA0bNdwYEa7fd_lBnbLGbn77zTboWyM5Ze2Z9xBD1mztU1wEerkzcXnXUz47xoXIvQu-NWx8aW5C3_dyeRG56HUc/s400/IMG_5880.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604035316864332322" /></a>Verras may have a formidable pitching face, but this was his second consecutive bad appearance. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsXiYnjIYQfVqo1CdUytyOP4lyIWF_Ir0Ko0vy9RiKil20Hsw3CtsaJgEQjzxTOHsn57XQ69Qh1t_WHKF0NO5qwg9vZWdcUeeFM0CiGrYP4XIpHFGx9OpRpxoVE2i9GXZmVOeSDGTnc0/s1600/IMG_6162.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsXiYnjIYQfVqo1CdUytyOP4lyIWF_Ir0Ko0vy9RiKil20Hsw3CtsaJgEQjzxTOHsn57XQ69Qh1t_WHKF0NO5qwg9vZWdcUeeFM0CiGrYP4XIpHFGx9OpRpxoVE2i9GXZmVOeSDGTnc0/s400/IMG_6162.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604035308802893010" /></a>And last but not least: Brett Wallace's simply confounding photo.bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-50942113879825942522011-04-14T22:21:00.000-07:002011-04-15T11:20:17.227-07:00The Altoona Curve: Light at the End of the Tunnel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcD8lz5thyphenhyphenOsOJByjf3u1G666XD7df_-yBRa_h5Y40hrmUBbQG8K2YXZvcm6LwVkto1aXWv2ZC0m1FbjHpJcoHsf4estEOCgKClK0bGcB-DBuYO_JvBkV9V0MnvxV1-A2vtcleZKWikI/s1600/IMG_2102.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcD8lz5thyphenhyphenOsOJByjf3u1G666XD7df_-yBRa_h5Y40hrmUBbQG8K2YXZvcm6LwVkto1aXWv2ZC0m1FbjHpJcoHsf4estEOCgKClK0bGcB-DBuYO_JvBkV9V0MnvxV1-A2vtcleZKWikI/s400/IMG_2102.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872483442755922" /></a><br /><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Several years ago, I invented the word Nascempecious (pronounced Nah-Sem-Pee-Shuss). Nascempecious describes anything that goes very badly, exactly as you expected it would. Right now, the Pirates' season is very nascempecious.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Fortunately for my sanity, however, Altoona, Pennsylvania is not too far away. When the Pirates' numerous shortcomings gets a little too much to bear, I can head east to a ballpark in the mountains where it's always that last hour before sundown when everything is slightly golden. There is a roller coaster over the right field wall, parking is only $3, the cheese burgers make you want to sing songs, and there is this extra component to the atmosphere that you suddenly realize has been missing from most of those Pirates games. That's right: there is genuine hope in the air.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Last year, the Altoona Curve won the Eastern League Championship for the first time in their history as a result of terrific pitching from starting pitchers like Bryan Morris, Justin Wilson, Rudy Owens, Jeff Locke, and Michael Dubee, as well as closer Daniel Moskos. At this eaerly stage in their season, it would appear that the Curve is poised to make another run at the championship, with Dubee, Hughes, Locke and Morris being joined by Brian Leech, Noah Krul, Mike Colla, and Aaron Thompson.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>In addition, several big bats are making their AA debut this year: catcher Tony Sanchez, outfielders Quincy Latimore and Starling Marte, and infielder Brock Holt. Many feel that the Pirates won't truly be in contention until Sanchez and Marte in particular are playing on the major league team; just having these guys playing baseball in the state of Pennsylvania is a source of considerable excitement.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Last night, Aaron Thompson pitched the Curve home opener against the Richmond Flying Squirrels in spectacular fashion, giving up only two hits and one walk through six innings. Thompson threw tons of swing-and-miss pitches, and it was truly a sight to behold. I don't think I've seen the pitcher of the team I'm rooting for have such a spectacular game since James McDonald made his first start for the Pirates last season. The Curve ultimately blanked the Flying Squirrels, winning by a score of 2-0 thanks to a Jordy Mercer solo home run and a Miles Durham double that drove in Tony Sanchez. The Curve accumulated 8 total hits for a decisive victory; it's only the second win I've attended this season, and the resulting happiness and pride in my team was like manna from heaven.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>After the game, my dad and I drove back to Pittsburgh as we listened to the Pirates trying to score their first run in like 17 innings while trailing the Brewers 2-0. Ultimately, Brewers relief pitcher Jon Axford threw a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, which allowed Andrew McCutchen to score. We can now safely say that Axford has become the most productive part of the Pirates offense in those 17+ scoreless innings, a cruelly humorous reality that should ring familiar to any follower of this team. We listened with a sense of cool detachment, however, for we had just seen a win for this organization, and with it, a glimpse of the bright future that lies ahead.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xhNotT8sl3VVaBPMinepn3ypdXn42xpf_Gi82jceP-CzcRzdOiFPqPhJhbeKgZAtq4GZ8mPTCE8L1tCPMxbohMv4e6gVhPlL2JQfOOQu7eDu2eskSnLI3uzip4NRuXgutROm3f0icRw/s1600/IMG_2119.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xhNotT8sl3VVaBPMinepn3ypdXn42xpf_Gi82jceP-CzcRzdOiFPqPhJhbeKgZAtq4GZ8mPTCE8L1tCPMxbohMv4e6gVhPlL2JQfOOQu7eDu2eskSnLI3uzip4NRuXgutROm3f0icRw/s400/IMG_2119.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872479445331586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Catcher Tony Sanchez before the game.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVMxzbVrrBX_nO1SZPbXW-dHdvrWfDOPeZodM86-BYF4h7J39k9lk-gQpWCT-p4_7Ub0Se3GDvBBSDiW8AGbgo0Yheq_IQwySXFgaFLMJCboFlRUSofn2XlhLUgUFb60K4Zx0Vf_vUBI0/s1600/IMG_2171.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVMxzbVrrBX_nO1SZPbXW-dHdvrWfDOPeZodM86-BYF4h7J39k9lk-gQpWCT-p4_7Ub0Se3GDvBBSDiW8AGbgo0Yheq_IQwySXFgaFLMJCboFlRUSofn2XlhLUgUFb60K4Zx0Vf_vUBI0/s400/IMG_2171.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872476924542322" /></a>Backup Catcher Kris Watts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBar75PUZLM0hWEyUGFk6c48eEPp8wquOwNdwoqA3-0czSFDRR0jDfFrv-SsbvuqDsE23BEz5jswG_zZBU5CYGffA7F7nEGDXxkmq329FF_Xt686Ut5KZCC0jruVtU40YMLo2Wdw5dz0/s1600/IMG_2254.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBar75PUZLM0hWEyUGFk6c48eEPp8wquOwNdwoqA3-0czSFDRR0jDfFrv-SsbvuqDsE23BEz5jswG_zZBU5CYGffA7F7nEGDXxkmq329FF_Xt686Ut5KZCC0jruVtU40YMLo2Wdw5dz0/s400/IMG_2254.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872472448534194" /></a>Steamer, one of the three Curve mascots, interacts with the youth marching band that played the National Anthem at the game's start.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-63JhFRS7Wr_E8_lN065MX9ORMv0V1Vwp0GdvXpNJ_1SVGo1LlqOVxse0KCGGXE1kTDLk-1ZE5TDFWqQX2alFMUhybmZRWgc7ThOm91yYMFFzP56CfQHbg4cfHb_NKj_WuXRpL7ISW0Y/s1600/IMG_2357.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-63JhFRS7Wr_E8_lN065MX9ORMv0V1Vwp0GdvXpNJ_1SVGo1LlqOVxse0KCGGXE1kTDLk-1ZE5TDFWqQX2alFMUhybmZRWgc7ThOm91yYMFFzP56CfQHbg4cfHb_NKj_WuXRpL7ISW0Y/s400/IMG_2357.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872204189367810" /></a>(From left: Brock Holt, Starling Marte, Jordy Mercer, Tony Sanchez, Miles Durham and Quincy Latimore)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r28Kprc9349Uggq5qK72G_RvuyNE_kcMNxoVKxRQaBvBVtVu7lVGgMLqQ4v6ClhQdMl-K5EJiDuX6q3tCye8NdwE081R1_PK024h2KlwfWUlR70-YFVKHx6lQo5JjwNKy06xFz8bke0/s1600/IMG_2424.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r28Kprc9349Uggq5qK72G_RvuyNE_kcMNxoVKxRQaBvBVtVu7lVGgMLqQ4v6ClhQdMl-K5EJiDuX6q3tCye8NdwE081R1_PK024h2KlwfWUlR70-YFVKHx6lQo5JjwNKy06xFz8bke0/s400/IMG_2424.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872196048344594" /></a>Aaron Thompson pitching. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXf0kutIJcZ4RAiau2R-DUrm_JLrVCLR2wb1afmeaXKEGLvkkynrPyjC4baxMkTRbEC6P71lncTFTGWh2kbavWvw_pVmn4wcNEIYk7bwEExMxhlbEoarJSFsceESDBflS1k4ZiGZUTrc/s1600/IMG_2453.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbniyRnT-vXoSnHagS5xxJRZzuioU7m0oJYZs3rhy9uVhhXKYtZO6O2TacAoszcn_7zGZRsE8IbX1LAKu_QqIxV_yWZWdkQmaBDq_Lv-jtPtg41KvdRf-mH7riMg0oWbGE7t8b1IY1_w/s400/IMG_3244.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595872185186109442" /></a>Tony Sanchez slides home off of a Durham double.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkVOmrXjVKWsVlp45Yzn94Aqr66w0vgNzaku2m5UmYfeFnkq2pHrRa6oB5xUYaWNUVL1e5qPOUK9UMR7b8VorVD2OWoAEZJOltiCF43PBJWiieDCPi_QUZxYWp2UigHT6qLOnMl_Vrk8/s1600/IMG_3245.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkVOmrXjVKWsVlp45Yzn94Aqr66w0vgNzaku2m5UmYfeFnkq2pHrRa6oB5xUYaWNUVL1e5qPOUK9UMR7b8VorVD2OWoAEZJOltiCF43PBJWiieDCPi_QUZxYWp2UigHT6qLOnMl_Vrk8/s400/IMG_3245.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595871643388905298" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4UIO6zAYAlopkp3PC2-XtxXe9UyIGgNL96NBvVeYu0dQGTbcciRl-ETJd71-V27rWQb-5MiS3HIIqvZejIkdEGBCw9XJsh-B-cYCq9oeEhL2CPflCWeke6vJQ_SVp_Q7PYfnc_IfoLQ/s1600/IMG_3467.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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Had I thought of doing these a week ago, this could be the fourth in five games. That's right: the Pittsburgh Pirates are 1 and 5 on this, their first home stand of the season. The good will that surrounded this team last Thursday is long gone, and it has indeed become difficult to believe that it was ever here in the first place. <div><br /></div><div>The Pirates' only home win so far has come in the extra-extra-innings win this past Friday, and that was anything but a decisive victory. However, this team has managed to have several decisive losses, and the latest one just ended. The Brewers got themselves six runs, in comparison to the Pirates' zero runs. Much like a cavity or an ingrown hair, the surface appearance of this loss belies how grisly it truly was. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px; ">As failures go, however, this was a pretty educational one. The respective performances of the Brewers and the Pirates this evening provide some clues as to what the Pirates need to do in order to start winning some ball games. </span></div><div><br /></div><div>Both teams went four full innings without a hit until their respective starting pitchers got themselves in a little trouble. </div><div><br /></div><div> In the bottom of the fifth inning, Brewers pitcher Shaun Marcum gave up a leadoff single to Pirates first baseman Lyle Overbay. Matt Diaz, who after tonight is still hitting only .263, immediately followed with a single to put runners on first and second with zero outs. At this point, it is not unreasonable to expect that you might see some RBIs before the end of said inning. However, neither Alvarez, Doumit nor Cedeno were even able to so much as advance the runners, and Marcum exited the inning unscathed. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the very next inning, Pirates pitcher Kevin Correia ran into a similar kind of trouble and was not nearly so lucky as Shaun Marcum. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy hit a leadoff double, which also happened to be his first hit of the season. Shaun Marcum was next up, and managed to get on first with a bunt bobbled by Correia. Now the Pirates are screwed; Correia is facing the top of the Brewers batting order with two runners on base and no outs. The Brewers batting order is a force to be reckoned with, and sure enough, he got thumped for four runs. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px; ">Having two on and no outs with the top of the batting order at the plate is of course more of a threat than two on and no outs with your sixth batter at the plate. However, if you cannot manage to get at least one run in that situation, you will not deserve to win the ball game, even in the unlikely event that you somehow manage to do so. If one could assign errors to the offense, this would certainly earn one. </span></div><div><br /></div><div>The lesson to be learned from contrasting these two innings really has nothing to do with quantity of runs, nor with the respective offensive abilities of the next three batters. A bunt and a sacrifice fly should be pretty much expected, especially when going against a team that will knock you out in the blink of an eye. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px; ">What this loss indicates is a team that has yet to coalesce into a productive unit. The losing atmosphere that Hurdle promised to erase seems to have crept back into the hearts and minds of the Pittsburgh Pirates in a big way, and all of Clint Hurdle's charisma isn't going to get consistently good at-bats. Shaun Marcum's single is the kind of thing a winning team does: he knew that Correia was on a roll, and that they had to maximize their opportunity. Pitcher or no, he did just that.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.6px; "><br /></span></div><div>Where do we go now? I don't know about you, but tomorrow I'm going to Altoona to see the Curve season opener at Blair County Ballpark. Tony Sanchez and Starling Marte: the future that can't come a moment too soon.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Video!</div><div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JbLTxDl0520?hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JbLTxDl0520?hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-13182794228385459812011-04-10T15:34:00.000-07:002011-04-10T17:21:45.352-07:00Five Minutes of Failure: A Pirates Loss Sped UpI am going to be trying something new today. Rather than post photos of a loss that was really rather unpleasant, I instead decided to take the 3300+ photos I typically shoot at a baseball game and turn them into a slideshow. An extremely fast sideshow. Now, you can watch today's game in a little over five action packed minutes. Watch as the grueling 38-pitch 4-run first inning speeds by at speeds that lift a weight off your chest. Maybe in August when you think back to the beginning of the season, you will remember this video instead of the game itself and be a slightly happier person for it. <div><br /></div><div>I will only be doing these for the losses, of course. I mean hey-wading through that many photos for the most beautiful moments of a loss slowly wears on you. I'm doing this for my sanity. </div><div><br /></div><div>But first, a brief word or two about today's loss to the Rockies: watching James McDonald receive a standing ovation as he headed for the dugout after 6 and two thirds of an inning was truly heartwarming, and oh so completely unexpected after his disastrous first inning. I expect McDonald to struggle a bit this year; it's his first season as a starting pitcher, and one who is expected to be no less than the ace of the pitching staff. McDonald's ability to mentally recover from the first inning and turn in a solid performance from the second inning onward is indicative of a mature mind, and one that I feel is capable of adjusting to the new set of expectations placed on him. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will also say this: it is a shame to see the bullpen give us over 11 scoreless innings in Friday's epic win only to see them blow the next two games at least partially as a result of fatigue. Of course, having Meek as the 8th inning pitcher could have still earned us these wins regardless and the hole in the bullpen left by his absence cannot be understated. I hope this is not the last time we see .500 or above this season, but even if it is, I do expect things to nevertheless go better for the Pirates this season as opposed to the last.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few final notes about this video:</div><div><br /></div><div>-Is the quality bad? Yes. These are unedited photos shot by a still camera. Various people's heads block the edges of certain frames, the exposure jumps around, it is biased towards showing the Pirates, etc. But it is, in its own way, absolutely mesmerizing. Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div> <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7JmaeEMxiGA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-89031215059821236342011-04-09T10:09:00.000-07:002011-04-09T11:09:41.257-07:00I Don't Care if I Never Get Back? Pirates Win in Epic Fashion<div>As I write this, it is 1:30 pm on the day after the Pirates' 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, and I am still very tired. Every couple words or so, I find myself glancing at the clock on the top right corner of my laptop screen, eagerly anticipating 2 p.m. and the possibility of going back to sleep for an hour or so. </div><div><br /></div><div>I can only imagine how the players feel right about now. Superior athletic conditioning or no, when a game lasts five and a half bone-chilling April evening hours, it takes something out of you. </div><div><br /></div><div>Fortunately, whatever is taken out of you is in this case replaced with a degree of restored hope in the 2011 Pirates, especially after Thursday's grueling loss. </div><div><br /></div><div>Last night's game had one huge negative: Ross Ohlendorf appears to be injured once again, and the injury is apparently very similar to the one that ended his 2010 season early. Until recently, Ohlendorf's story was about a gifted-yet-star-crossed pitcher whose ascension was long overdue. Another injury and early-season trip to the DL15, however, and that story will begin to change. </div><div><br /></div><div>In Ohlendorf's stead, however, Neil Huntington had an opportunity to show us just how good he truly is at cobbling together amazing bullpens year after year. 11.1 consecutive scoreless innings in hand-numbing weather is something to be proud of. Also: Karstens is back, and just as handy as ever. </div><div><br /></div><div>As I write this, I cannot help but acknowledge how easily I could be writing a miserable post about the second Pirates loss at home to start the season and how it managed to be even more disappointing than the home opener. At times last night, it looked like this was an inevitability. However, Jose Tabata stepped up and became the hero of the night, and gifted us all with a Saturday morning full of good baseball vibes. This is significant: only too often has this team failed to produce that hero in situations comparable to last night's. I don't know how much things have changed for the Pirates at this point, but it is at the very least undeniable that changes are taking place: we now have quite a few starting players who can reasonably be replied upon to be the hero of a game, and they are only going to get better at doing so. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mXHkoMPA4JNQaB-XD05wz-BMIJfXfNhuRnTMYgWBN2FVFkgvIa52QH0tFnTO70LnD7TnB8q6ZEzgHpasxN519fr-1Ch9nOHg8x5fYfUsg5sm8y3NUrSkNOgcrsjjJ5pmzqpAey4sj6E/s1600/IMG_3369.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mXHkoMPA4JNQaB-XD05wz-BMIJfXfNhuRnTMYgWBN2FVFkgvIa52QH0tFnTO70LnD7TnB8q6ZEzgHpasxN519fr-1Ch9nOHg8x5fYfUsg5sm8y3NUrSkNOgcrsjjJ5pmzqpAey4sj6E/s400/IMG_3369.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636429550277938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7txxKPbubU2mMPZoiJEFlSR-7LrSmEFSJ1AfgTnOQaa1gk3BXsyE6nga9qc4bcrbgVd6UPXvfDbS6EbbnrYuIKtqi7cqNzAMNE0sdrFQTjopdmEfSDTBWkzUOBWA4mzKIAuqxUtfvysc/s1600/IMG_3500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7txxKPbubU2mMPZoiJEFlSR-7LrSmEFSJ1AfgTnOQaa1gk3BXsyE6nga9qc4bcrbgVd6UPXvfDbS6EbbnrYuIKtqi7cqNzAMNE0sdrFQTjopdmEfSDTBWkzUOBWA4mzKIAuqxUtfvysc/s400/IMG_3500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636427570395346" /></a>Jaramillo was a pleasure to watch as last night's starting catcher. His defensive aggressiveness was a nice change of pace. Here we see him trying to pick off a baserunner.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzvkDOd_vgND0DNmoXYyxcz3quFonHKFbPfA1w1nyVO7fxa9_74borTzl7-BAmLtqJASHkNI73rKlxbopkGyhMUPeCHzjd2cODZSCOtSJuooIxO4wrmjJclJiLoN86Ao-oXdE8Ca3oWQ/s1600/IMG_3574.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzvkDOd_vgND0DNmoXYyxcz3quFonHKFbPfA1w1nyVO7fxa9_74borTzl7-BAmLtqJASHkNI73rKlxbopkGyhMUPeCHzjd2cODZSCOtSJuooIxO4wrmjJclJiLoN86Ao-oXdE8Ca3oWQ/s400/IMG_3574.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636425863893058" /></a>Not a happy look.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8H0T3aBh_zY1dzVlVME6uSLH6y0ZbGiKMxfefXmE53c_o0PrjHrd0ESxs7fgwf_bTTnGfzWJLan0JV8ihZsTdWbTh-iVT2j6zwEfenrhHeTVXlwNkcNsxZHd6Ag7zQ2yJUbigFBNY3Yg/s1600/IMG_3588.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8H0T3aBh_zY1dzVlVME6uSLH6y0ZbGiKMxfefXmE53c_o0PrjHrd0ESxs7fgwf_bTTnGfzWJLan0JV8ihZsTdWbTh-iVT2j6zwEfenrhHeTVXlwNkcNsxZHd6Ag7zQ2yJUbigFBNY3Yg/s400/IMG_3588.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636423468154114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGOXnlykWFTiUzMsDUbTe_8dE6wDzOIa0dfdWX_yMq7csO1dDtl0cTRLQMVBaan-stRhpUrwvaaFV6JVPiT5uxpCi74rxVijFtdDJ4kBXQMtAGgBS24ygqRxepNymx1RhCbJimJRfQEo/s1600/IMG_3949.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGOXnlykWFTiUzMsDUbTe_8dE6wDzOIa0dfdWX_yMq7csO1dDtl0cTRLQMVBaan-stRhpUrwvaaFV6JVPiT5uxpCi74rxVijFtdDJ4kBXQMtAGgBS24ygqRxepNymx1RhCbJimJRfQEo/s400/IMG_3949.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636419713523826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_8-8ZveoRtJn1TqhfOe4n3vtNFIyVdcBMGIzcvqNkRrcw3QR8QkPKFP7J7DQAU2Hj5xqfAjbvY-PAEy6Mj56-DJYXdPTS904OyQC9xJiEzMynaH2bXp7G9-Dr0M5cLx8yg4Dzjfdj0U/s1600/IMG_4010.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_8-8ZveoRtJn1TqhfOe4n3vtNFIyVdcBMGIzcvqNkRrcw3QR8QkPKFP7J7DQAU2Hj5xqfAjbvY-PAEy6Mj56-DJYXdPTS904OyQC9xJiEzMynaH2bXp7G9-Dr0M5cLx8yg4Dzjfdj0U/s400/IMG_4010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636045825508210" /></a>How many games would we have lost last season without this guy? Being a long relief pitcher for the Pirates is a dirty job, but Karstens is the one to do it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2_YMk5pqc_zLAZbC_PLeeBtJyk4lBa0x7TiqxlxgdKT-nc0mh4AnH85EU8D-HaJEbVR89Ob74K9yiKuYLPIXDcGSc7MRm-qVT8i7Lno8B7Yg_A4xS71X3iEW6NlRtQhCHWWa6I41d3Q/s1600/IMG_4171.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2_YMk5pqc_zLAZbC_PLeeBtJyk4lBa0x7TiqxlxgdKT-nc0mh4AnH85EU8D-HaJEbVR89Ob74K9yiKuYLPIXDcGSc7MRm-qVT8i7Lno8B7Yg_A4xS71X3iEW6NlRtQhCHWWa6I41d3Q/s400/IMG_4171.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636041725552786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpb1AYVfVU5HRpbTC_c0jelpwkWRYMQ4G0MzghyphenhyphenyBA1zYPtPAnXaJWHGbs8rv55lO0Csp0mir4IggDRjUFp3vUnOLQ5QZwng6rZgVIcKxfYb5nflrTGQmcONGCNWN08pQWQ3q5B_iYiE/s1600/IMG_4359.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44FuTg9Eu9L3RN3BjmlVfycOIe9X3CwiBaXeB0I1se26olY1jQ25dCK6nttkjMl41F3maI8QSODpH_i2J7ofXC9BvWsozN1U7OVGx_bbog9Mv-s9S7kAOVXjPp0WPQCnurTMMJCcwZM8/s400/IMG_4763.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593636033296623026" /></a>Pedro after catching a pop up to the edge of the left field stands.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsthR2eOjZFZ20m-Y741W5kRR_5-JizGkOPyhkizEhKboeRd_1DT7aU4BDoDLRdf9Ar0ent3yLQKAIV4L4msWTmD8LrdRkFyOjoE4TJ4Gf_DqdjyqxNJf4gJPq8bH_oQl5I2DO0WB8SE/s1600/IMG_5450.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsthR2eOjZFZ20m-Y741W5kRR_5-JizGkOPyhkizEhKboeRd_1DT7aU4BDoDLRdf9Ar0ent3yLQKAIV4L4msWTmD8LrdRkFyOjoE4TJ4Gf_DqdjyqxNJf4gJPq8bH_oQl5I2DO0WB8SE/s400/IMG_5450.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632711228859858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPPGev2WsOgjvGwCsdCO9FyDHUduBlPDeWRa6tiR7X0F9kLHZg2DPzDEXw4-NjnZPnfr5zOCxEWt85CH7M_JlVi53w0QQpgMI7SYPfLJu8oTVuqkd1vulMlQc4bAT1_d_K-0NNb0YrgQ/s1600/IMG_5570.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPPGev2WsOgjvGwCsdCO9FyDHUduBlPDeWRa6tiR7X0F9kLHZg2DPzDEXw4-NjnZPnfr5zOCxEWt85CH7M_JlVi53w0QQpgMI7SYPfLJu8oTVuqkd1vulMlQc4bAT1_d_K-0NNb0YrgQ/s400/IMG_5570.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632709794209986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUstpiUhIIteum10y-YxbaWxO574rgKgiVzwyGTIOTPDSXA-Y4dVzVcDZ-Thbq_fRhaOym0WN46pSiSko5xMq-n2A2J2JPnPbn8LNdM-nO1GrGIj88AgMwUFUujfauNu1q9D1cb77Lrv0/s1600/IMG_5599.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUstpiUhIIteum10y-YxbaWxO574rgKgiVzwyGTIOTPDSXA-Y4dVzVcDZ-Thbq_fRhaOym0WN46pSiSko5xMq-n2A2J2JPnPbn8LNdM-nO1GrGIj88AgMwUFUujfauNu1q9D1cb77Lrv0/s400/IMG_5599.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632708073843842" /></a>Jose Veras apparently roars as the stuff of pitching excellence flows through his veins.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXnUeocTENJwA9xcfFbiwf9egtfmNxTRE5yAgwbuYgBKfIEadkBAN8lTMHam_PApi3WilDSUpWdNyAQJtaEyshlgHOIPwKQ6oBp7FjaKmNSIdIMM6uzeswqGS2NAem-SDeAkO1fCfmCY/s1600/IMG_5707.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXnUeocTENJwA9xcfFbiwf9egtfmNxTRE5yAgwbuYgBKfIEadkBAN8lTMHam_PApi3WilDSUpWdNyAQJtaEyshlgHOIPwKQ6oBp7FjaKmNSIdIMM6uzeswqGS2NAem-SDeAkO1fCfmCY/s400/IMG_5707.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632700521545442" /></a>I second this gesture, Veras.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zk88xuWbLtlilZuMD3j_3bXASs8e01PMoouhyphenhyphentqnRYR4XLDsNKHE1GEIdtD-qNWaI02XWh95InT-srwsqvDs9yuy-bjiuap-lwtS0atjAXnyYNr0ZCSs4uT_HuIFoq23H23Ds1bS5lQ/s1600/IMG_5807.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zk88xuWbLtlilZuMD3j_3bXASs8e01PMoouhyphenhyphentqnRYR4XLDsNKHE1GEIdtD-qNWaI02XWh95InT-srwsqvDs9yuy-bjiuap-lwtS0atjAXnyYNr0ZCSs4uT_HuIFoq23H23Ds1bS5lQ/s400/IMG_5807.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632703029847314" /></a>A still from Joel Hanrahan's new closer video. Slipknot thankfully left to the imagination.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetLP6J4qPUV4uEM6WLn2rBG5kTg2RCH0vAzeEi4prfl82ptdzYPrrMOnQccKoIu2qToFkUnvsnKEB_YNyE4ES3ZfO8HhbV9SRvLbaRRQWWQDyoBfMXly3YLn5kzcI5kkQ1GDT9gOVTTo/s1600/IMG_6053.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetLP6J4qPUV4uEM6WLn2rBG5kTg2RCH0vAzeEi4prfl82ptdzYPrrMOnQccKoIu2qToFkUnvsnKEB_YNyE4ES3ZfO8HhbV9SRvLbaRRQWWQDyoBfMXly3YLn5kzcI5kkQ1GDT9gOVTTo/s400/IMG_6053.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632359120114738" /></a>Steve Pearce heads to the dugout after yet another successful pinch hit. This guy deserves a start.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjezRZjOnzbPv-54VCbEl6dYaYxSzKRrA2sw7VgLc2ZSVothbNsTC5qdzIsK6qmQjQk45m_r6cl2jbXKUf9aizHozNgczBKpzq6AsvU83n60NM5-uXpZLulmpe1nIZQcQywY0_oROhN0/s1600/IMG_6143.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjezRZjOnzbPv-54VCbEl6dYaYxSzKRrA2sw7VgLc2ZSVothbNsTC5qdzIsK6qmQjQk45m_r6cl2jbXKUf9aizHozNgczBKpzq6AsvU83n60NM5-uXpZLulmpe1nIZQcQywY0_oROhN0/s400/IMG_6143.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632356065295762" /></a>Chris Resop, who has recently struggled, pitched three redeeming innings. It was not pretty; he got himself into multiple jams, but he also managed to get out of them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-fiL3uVfs1_tJ04h6Jjb127qonpiWPwY3cWazX-F2t6vO2tD_tf_ij0GXlyPMmNa3fVSKtam9r0LJlNGwA8HuMEY-JvhFfo4qFJcfJ52qLRYzdyfNWaph3z3rnziEgFgbgOt6Y0hkd8/s1600/IMG_6576.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-fiL3uVfs1_tJ04h6Jjb127qonpiWPwY3cWazX-F2t6vO2tD_tf_ij0GXlyPMmNa3fVSKtam9r0LJlNGwA8HuMEY-JvhFfo4qFJcfJ52qLRYzdyfNWaph3z3rnziEgFgbgOt6Y0hkd8/s400/IMG_6576.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632348809184898" /></a>The extremely rare 14th Inning Stretch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HrBzp8ySu6pFxArEhgb6KpzK9bOGrt-mLY0zm8ih_aWSw16M_Y_6gtmP4ziLYjBb5qwQ4XtYVQx-q9DtxawrYV6D3jdlIWYr9DNJ6GgbJJNDDsdM1-GA0dMiZyVpg2CtF6sgKATqUYM/s1600/IMG_6639.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HrBzp8ySu6pFxArEhgb6KpzK9bOGrt-mLY0zm8ih_aWSw16M_Y_6gtmP4ziLYjBb5qwQ4XtYVQx-q9DtxawrYV6D3jdlIWYr9DNJ6GgbJJNDDsdM1-GA0dMiZyVpg2CtF6sgKATqUYM/s400/IMG_6639.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632346458019410" /></a>Thanks to Jose Tabata for grinding out a win in a game that had Andrew McCutchen going hitless.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfndDSilgJ0qHkYOshyphenhyphenR0TakrQyDjEd_DpQsGdErzpMu9poLrvEZZOiEXVUPEQGlF8b4lU9T_F051BwJeuLEpros2lhKRUK-NNeqHvX3zDKOEujKDWuuEpjLMxAuB8GmLb5HdCS8HxEc/s1600/IMG_6645.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfndDSilgJ0qHkYOshyphenhyphenR0TakrQyDjEd_DpQsGdErzpMu9poLrvEZZOiEXVUPEQGlF8b4lU9T_F051BwJeuLEpros2lhKRUK-NNeqHvX3zDKOEujKDWuuEpjLMxAuB8GmLb5HdCS8HxEc/s400/IMG_6645.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593632344511654610" /></a>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-80275414697587513272011-04-08T11:43:00.000-07:002011-04-08T14:24:52.013-07:00The Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day Streaker: A Story in Pictures<div>When the goofy bastard that you're about to see began to gallop through the outfield late in the Pirates 7-1 loss yesterday, I was elated because he actually provided enjoyable content for today's post. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are tons of places you can go to if you want to hear about what a letdown yesterday's game was. What kind of exposition is needed in order to drive home the disappointment of losing 7-1 in front of PNC Park's second-largest crowd in its history? These simple facts speak for themselves. Frankly, I am not going to bother. Or rather, I am, but only a little. </div><div><br /></div><div>I personally would prefer losing the home opener to being, say, 0-7 right now. I remain thankful because the Pirates still have a lot of positives going for them at present. The exciting potential of the batting order, the surprisingly-effective starting pitching, and the notion that maybe Clint Hurdle's "Yes We Can"-isms are going to hold water. The longevity of some of these positives can be called into question, but when one contemplates what the last few seasons have been like and considers how little has to happen comparatively in order to come away from this season feeling that the Pirates are headed in the right direction, it really seems like a reasonable expectation. </div><div><br /></div><div>So we lost the home opener. Look at it this way: when was the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates' road record was better than their home record? </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFF6XfFnKe03oUkc4i1D3_oKu5rN2TB9MMgqL1Cymypl20jH8ml8tR7F0wbY9A3U1NmGQdlRH2CqLzwW_cN1RGwF_Xcc-MOyXwfaVAzPRbpnerSOAUqERZtoPRQoPYQDEQttXuv9og_Ow/s1600/IMG_1440.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFF6XfFnKe03oUkc4i1D3_oKu5rN2TB9MMgqL1Cymypl20jH8ml8tR7F0wbY9A3U1NmGQdlRH2CqLzwW_cN1RGwF_Xcc-MOyXwfaVAzPRbpnerSOAUqERZtoPRQoPYQDEQttXuv9og_Ow/s400/IMG_1440.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289296313384482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZWxT0BbaQqZtCQ3xmjXMK7w77N3q_tdmmJ5brVz9NLyd94u0xv844_iHYf-UA-FfMvogCDfNQjgg_iH6sbsJdWeJ1_chS1jdKOvUFR0TqvhHkhKrQeIle7TZD3Fwx-lG0EmX0oFpDHo/s1600/IMG_1528.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZWxT0BbaQqZtCQ3xmjXMK7w77N3q_tdmmJ5brVz9NLyd94u0xv844_iHYf-UA-FfMvogCDfNQjgg_iH6sbsJdWeJ1_chS1jdKOvUFR0TqvhHkhKrQeIle7TZD3Fwx-lG0EmX0oFpDHo/s400/IMG_1528.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289292959201122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdN8TmKu5b6DL6V47Ahgrj6klsjNqRVKBi2dMcQFX6HUdz1NXfoYs0rNNqrgzrmH3iCTPLEmfOsyUUe_2FHbcvzrdqEok6aTzXWayyDvCIsyEptpeb0yqodfljUjyLBcvd8DFEB0vAiA/s1600/IMG_1635.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdN8TmKu5b6DL6V47Ahgrj6klsjNqRVKBi2dMcQFX6HUdz1NXfoYs0rNNqrgzrmH3iCTPLEmfOsyUUe_2FHbcvzrdqEok6aTzXWayyDvCIsyEptpeb0yqodfljUjyLBcvd8DFEB0vAiA/s400/IMG_1635.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289108901521522" /></a>The beginning of the Pirates' problems. A Neil Walker error in the first inning, and suddenly the entirety of PNC Park felt like Bugs Bunny walking ten feet off the edge of a cliff before looking down.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p5tXCeJa-rNPr7eVb4TEuXz058NaMB9gVrM45ENEhu8SuC5KMyWZj3ecYaufBvoXF32kDO0sszaq_uFLZv3W4E_gzofK8VPmmuYPcaYE5fkFMobb8R3Ehnj-Pl86qb1ZvZ1qeqWYAd8/s1600/IMG_1661.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p5tXCeJa-rNPr7eVb4TEuXz058NaMB9gVrM45ENEhu8SuC5KMyWZj3ecYaufBvoXF32kDO0sszaq_uFLZv3W4E_gzofK8VPmmuYPcaYE5fkFMobb8R3Ehnj-Pl86qb1ZvZ1qeqWYAd8/s400/IMG_1661.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289101983287826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHBNOAvzoD7pEZ5-Z6CN7sVWSOHLTKeeVoXuAvgqq6_eAIZ2hRgqnh4wwS9X4ohztWLjH1OHUJzqzDCG9o8piAJ-J9ikDGZ_HYXF54jGsUsvQwlvvQ3AJfIVVdb5wzSWimW30Tmk6Nlo/s1600/IMG_1742.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHBNOAvzoD7pEZ5-Z6CN7sVWSOHLTKeeVoXuAvgqq6_eAIZ2hRgqnh4wwS9X4ohztWLjH1OHUJzqzDCG9o8piAJ-J9ikDGZ_HYXF54jGsUsvQwlvvQ3AJfIVVdb5wzSWimW30Tmk6Nlo/s400/IMG_1742.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289101639256018" /></a>Walker drives in our only run.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAClNwNspqfttzQsymJZI75aB1GVwB4bkaKGBU3A_0pG_EEkVY0v6tVR2Go-r2f2NTSY1WIlsx0f7IHktPqcETJAsy5OBzxmNQH4_NZYbGS9YJkAj90JBFfrPsnzt6kLteCAY8CINtIAQ/s1600/IMG_1770.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAClNwNspqfttzQsymJZI75aB1GVwB4bkaKGBU3A_0pG_EEkVY0v6tVR2Go-r2f2NTSY1WIlsx0f7IHktPqcETJAsy5OBzxmNQH4_NZYbGS9YJkAj90JBFfrPsnzt6kLteCAY8CINtIAQ/s400/IMG_1770.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289097164070802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJ2lDj_eaxP-mM3aLMb6eUdJ5I0W2oIzBnYKZ6aP8eH-cPrfmqniI5lqs11tOae0cEJ8CB19Ue_oHEtrOa4QrXNP6e8gjW5J41aNbRWmkA5TVH4jTcAH1Ee4-UzvkrOGBTlJJCMuE9YE/s1600/IMG_1909.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVAATSs_rh1QbiJBS779hRv0_OKl64k0g3OWF0GAuY9ufqHHz6CnEQ50YA0FMNeutp5Lih7gxDhvIOsN0bPUqs0x0eZYVoBOuU7COGCXqggopm4pAaGgfLforsfz5dIka1JSogvMr_4A/s400/IMG_3090.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593288543187586546" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge21UxJh7C9NEQnyqi-l8QK1BfmCJsAUbwN6XaU6qfyqzIlzJsRnacb2vMUi3I27WyIk7oe5BIOG0NiMpONWdDItdeW84vey3Ohg2nJzBo1o_F8wd_yzhsGHGI1VFgl_nJ5BR3FZFLUKw/s1600/IMG_3202.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge21UxJh7C9NEQnyqi-l8QK1BfmCJsAUbwN6XaU6qfyqzIlzJsRnacb2vMUi3I27WyIk7oe5BIOG0NiMpONWdDItdeW84vey3Ohg2nJzBo1o_F8wd_yzhsGHGI1VFgl_nJ5BR3FZFLUKw/s400/IMG_3202.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593288539716946594" /></a>A few additional positives came late in the game: Steve Pearce got his first base hit of the season.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQn22-GAj_-aIHTynQrWQKTs5a0U2PXWASnxrw2ALQmFW72_FTdS6GM7oixwHlfkTWxASI-wsBrop3RrFleT0eHzQr0FG2INctnurdUPhn8Vs5LAid3Kr29ZFz1acoYEMsW-CyMw-7xf8/s1600/IMG_3251.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQn22-GAj_-aIHTynQrWQKTs5a0U2PXWASnxrw2ALQmFW72_FTdS6GM7oixwHlfkTWxASI-wsBrop3RrFleT0eHzQr0FG2INctnurdUPhn8Vs5LAid3Kr29ZFz1acoYEMsW-CyMw-7xf8/s400/IMG_3251.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593287011608818066" /></a>New relief pitcher Mike Crotta also continued to be very good. He has yet to give up a hit in a regular season game.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now....It is my pleasure to present....the Opening Day Streaker.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthpSbu4KWgXDPgqKpX44mLdIq18tbg-zQYm9iT3xBhZHZZpTUOKaic3KSzogaSGYVlkSoZH6BITeGQaDRPF5VzYtNAoa84fU0HGltvw8ubodvbrHVz35lUmZ0cLM7_sqTFQn49uywXlc/s1600/IMG_3266.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthpSbu4KWgXDPgqKpX44mLdIq18tbg-zQYm9iT3xBhZHZZpTUOKaic3KSzogaSGYVlkSoZH6BITeGQaDRPF5VzYtNAoa84fU0HGltvw8ubodvbrHVz35lUmZ0cLM7_sqTFQn49uywXlc/s400/IMG_3266.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593287014182196466" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rm1cycyzgC0K-4aVwe835AHa_IOTl3a_ZKVFERRH49d62uuTliuJVh9qQXIqWQNbXUzxq672KoztMnsjJL326BG141fXRVujtRd2gQrMf9vMTk7CfASPnZ-t3PmjNUtj6Oy8A4Y6PSo/s1600/IMG_3267.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiWn4sMUhxurUmxJIuqvpyo7_LPGr2Tam3kbEQVlDFU8VStynPj5cA9Jqq20SgypIm6e99F_r-brL7Yk82mXq3GUE33yknFSsvwupDtXbZwsxV2YIs-l_DXp6rDY5R6wBdnbrE3haJX8/s400/IMG_3269.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286972632965154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmGdrdKCAOKn0iuahz6KCCWCIkYSob9tnstDoEiAEerB1TV_emw7xhQ8D1DthU14f_svUMtuQfvpQViwZxLJYKBujEVveMtKKi79EhWH_JN1gzE32eLy1CqWRrnlLvamcOzXnVfy2F60/s1600/IMG_3270.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmGdrdKCAOKn0iuahz6KCCWCIkYSob9tnstDoEiAEerB1TV_emw7xhQ8D1DthU14f_svUMtuQfvpQViwZxLJYKBujEVveMtKKi79EhWH_JN1gzE32eLy1CqWRrnlLvamcOzXnVfy2F60/s400/IMG_3270.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286677709361394" /></a>I like seeing Jones crack up at this.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DJE89aw7PqX1taaKSWucT2j_u-0hz-kpsIKXTBGYNmjWNJorM5LxPfk2ynhLTaOWnwVjxTSJSoX6KA0Gvb0DKtDzO7LE_PYgTqFJl6j2knIdwutGiMiJY_LRIT5ESaOGmQI0Nnw5EHk/s1600/IMG_3271.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2q9K5P2RFuZaXC6695XorpC98SQ6Ai4dt5GEndvHuTZ8VfdcZien8z6wj6alMLDFOQqjwxhOvc3X2cxR8Yay7hiUx0PX8NN2ZKSVhWvVH0aBVIbod41sfAW33MNNQ5HO6CUVO_YVsdo/s400/IMG_3275.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286316656252786" /></a>The not-so-artful dodger.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5syqq3pMct8HaJdx4vwRfDNvw3ciPYsxxRrHdviH-FXlmHHFwR8SRZ2L-pKC4xyISkurM2nxXCHr3CJZzkGzG2o9ZA6jSs_hDBqzge5ql62K6f_LjX4KEs1K3pPsD7lGGdvQwtRadIM/s1600/IMG_3277.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5syqq3pMct8HaJdx4vwRfDNvw3ciPYsxxRrHdviH-FXlmHHFwR8SRZ2L-pKC4xyISkurM2nxXCHr3CJZzkGzG2o9ZA6jSs_hDBqzge5ql62K6f_LjX4KEs1K3pPsD7lGGdvQwtRadIM/s400/IMG_3277.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286318398990322" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnANnD-uRRKhIb64qPVAOSmi8F2UFtkzz26jkwg2YHmNGeWJzrmOqjvRVx_8hD6h1ErkG-mpHj1TalB6BOhjNDTE6jVuTm5b0kP3CQE779jf_GQqbWoWfwNXooQ5-Bjp7KdhfuJRO9-E/s1600/IMG_3286.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnANnD-uRRKhIb64qPVAOSmi8F2UFtkzz26jkwg2YHmNGeWJzrmOqjvRVx_8hD6h1ErkG-mpHj1TalB6BOhjNDTE6jVuTm5b0kP3CQE779jf_GQqbWoWfwNXooQ5-Bjp7KdhfuJRO9-E/s400/IMG_3286.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286314456178658" /></a>He got a solid round of applause from a PNC Park crowd starved for excitement by this point in the game. I hope he wasn't too drunk to remember it, because its one of the few things from which he might derive some amount of comfort right about now.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyO56MrorMeNgYKE2loLi5lG44pASjivtlRWfp-C4L4wfpj_ONVQD-4iJWNsnnN0pG08WnU2tE3VsSoCbvxKMA1LBH0EToS0Y-9R7hMwnKO58HdWYC4gEjPy_EOzpoieEHtRc1FP2jZ8/s1600/IMG_3290.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyO56MrorMeNgYKE2loLi5lG44pASjivtlRWfp-C4L4wfpj_ONVQD-4iJWNsnnN0pG08WnU2tE3VsSoCbvxKMA1LBH0EToS0Y-9R7hMwnKO58HdWYC4gEjPy_EOzpoieEHtRc1FP2jZ8/s400/IMG_3290.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286314751053538" /></a>Coming to a hillside cleanup near you.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrrKhhLkeIG5xhixThgQovyjBm3UVtk51BxthkrZcflptoYWM2PBmTBW13srAjohafDy06GLW2odqTX4EsRoIU7HdqhNOH3EZqoAqj6iA7yl_-XChmpyADdsHvSp-P8ew2kk29dcFkxw/s1600/IMG_3295.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrrKhhLkeIG5xhixThgQovyjBm3UVtk51BxthkrZcflptoYWM2PBmTBW13srAjohafDy06GLW2odqTX4EsRoIU7HdqhNOH3EZqoAqj6iA7yl_-XChmpyADdsHvSp-P8ew2kk29dcFkxw/s400/IMG_3295.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593286308331821426" /></a><br /></div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-81068605596466182462011-03-04T10:58:00.000-08:002011-03-04T12:11:05.159-08:00The Pittsburgh Pirates: photos from Pirates City and the game vs the Minnesota Twins<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>My father and I were able to visit spring training this year as a result of my mother winning a Pirates charity auction. As part of this auction, we had the opportunity to throw out the starting pitch of the March 3 game against the Twins. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I was a little nervous. I am not an athletic man, and this also happened to be basically the first pitch I'd ever thrown in my life. And to do it in front of several thousand people, as well as Pirates legends like Mazeroski and Tekulve? This is not a situation in which I am playing to my strengths. Ultimately, however, I pitched fine. I lofted the ball towards the Pirate Parrot; it was low and outside just like basically everyone's ceremonial first pitch tends to be, and I managed not to humiliate myself. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>My father, however, really impressed the hell out of me. He basically pitched from the top of the pitching mound, basically threw a pitch without the windup, and got the ball right in the Parrot's glove. The crowd made a collective sound of awe, and it was a proud day for our family. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2whN7V1KKp0O4vIBJCCEWqdrElZdJMvcIM701BS8x-fapUOExf89MQmJx2YZLWYDHy4U0u509qk_CNa2lmAT_SWcfKkKxTpADww5_HiDtciu3WgoTyU5C2kWCTDmYaI8kPZjdpgyppI4/s1600/IMG_8324.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2whN7V1KKp0O4vIBJCCEWqdrElZdJMvcIM701BS8x-fapUOExf89MQmJx2YZLWYDHy4U0u509qk_CNa2lmAT_SWcfKkKxTpADww5_HiDtciu3WgoTyU5C2kWCTDmYaI8kPZjdpgyppI4/s400/IMG_8324.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580311201160508546" /></a>The Buccos ultimately lost this game, but we'll get to that in a minute. First: more spring training.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7BsDvUFUewl7gllYMvntmWOlBXGtZkPUPw2fMgjJ_NFWWYBsWpQoarleS1W5-Hz0L8kVuzOCoXW0GYjQw7RMtKrFe97td4UKIGXoTkpNFz1eyS910YepbZR5G8_EdesjMcBCM9R-PCw/s1600/IMG_7827.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7BsDvUFUewl7gllYMvntmWOlBXGtZkPUPw2fMgjJ_NFWWYBsWpQoarleS1W5-Hz0L8kVuzOCoXW0GYjQw7RMtKrFe97td4UKIGXoTkpNFz1eyS910YepbZR5G8_EdesjMcBCM9R-PCw/s400/IMG_7827.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580310581585815506" /></a>Batting practice.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDSotipu0a-TapQiQrmuS_wMEQbr8E9usvQrQRya7ja4QVPAjLmjfEVGA9eIE5gCQUNZlfNXPL0cJeXkThyxAt3XFrLPaFjrTPtM8Y6eh9ruJcD4wgNOh9Ns6fI82gvL-5C40NTdKssw/s1600/IMG_7934.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDSotipu0a-TapQiQrmuS_wMEQbr8E9usvQrQRya7ja4QVPAjLmjfEVGA9eIE5gCQUNZlfNXPL0cJeXkThyxAt3XFrLPaFjrTPtM8Y6eh9ruJcD4wgNOh9Ns6fI82gvL-5C40NTdKssw/s400/IMG_7934.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580310575439220178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4S-0uOMxp-NARAhcxwsjLW-FNO_KNgTwFuYaJuCxzcllXvPhbjFko8HwY4RCEotG83AIIMDmi9q9QcpSbDLjBsuVE2NemVqocTZEcIPwNMWlHzhaq35JXNjIj4CZvHGJsD9C0G3k_Qlw/s1600/IMG_8193.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 373px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4S-0uOMxp-NARAhcxwsjLW-FNO_KNgTwFuYaJuCxzcllXvPhbjFko8HwY4RCEotG83AIIMDmi9q9QcpSbDLjBsuVE2NemVqocTZEcIPwNMWlHzhaq35JXNjIj4CZvHGJsD9C0G3k_Qlw/s400/IMG_8193.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580309834536100498" /></a>Rudy Owens practices pitching. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1P0_PYNqrVfcv3dlbrBaT6-6tAk1xJQZW5qU2BarvLDnMa1m95iFplhAa0hcUPLqmJRvQLka1P1GeXvLY5tV-zAQM0ChW6Yv9gYdMoPWfpxC-tpNlyKgNBqla9pH5Df-xxs6k37hBZvY/s1600/IMG_8274.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1P0_PYNqrVfcv3dlbrBaT6-6tAk1xJQZW5qU2BarvLDnMa1m95iFplhAa0hcUPLqmJRvQLka1P1GeXvLY5tV-zAQM0ChW6Yv9gYdMoPWfpxC-tpNlyKgNBqla9pH5Df-xxs6k37hBZvY/s400/IMG_8274.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580309831614019410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7TkxKPKaHjGRDNb3vuzPXNhhbFeE3onA6JayZNpnBfl4BXqdVXW-pf3i6fgWfhHEotEcIk11n2TepDacVTM1TDHUuHjVpIjD-E18pLfLPj3_EhcKVzxAcJrUSky8JxBRpEfQL3NsqrA/s1600/IMG_8292.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7TkxKPKaHjGRDNb3vuzPXNhhbFeE3onA6JayZNpnBfl4BXqdVXW-pf3i6fgWfhHEotEcIk11n2TepDacVTM1TDHUuHjVpIjD-E18pLfLPj3_EhcKVzxAcJrUSky8JxBRpEfQL3NsqrA/s400/IMG_8292.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580309827886873522" /></a>The dangers of attending Pirates City. Apparently, you get your windshield replaced for free if this happens. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PPh3AkFw2ySU_PFfpQrWmsgmWVYNoxoX-8QgmAzZquV8ja_3YkHaSF9T1uS0fnnVFP9_ORv8hWkoEgAPY09n5Ah1ay_NSLfi6jskKS06o9-VPT7ddJpoUNNkb9yflRsKttj5fvezteM/s1600/IMG_8293.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PPh3AkFw2ySU_PFfpQrWmsgmWVYNoxoX-8QgmAzZquV8ja_3YkHaSF9T1uS0fnnVFP9_ORv8hWkoEgAPY09n5Ah1ay_NSLfi6jskKS06o9-VPT7ddJpoUNNkb9yflRsKttj5fvezteM/s400/IMG_8293.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580309826562070850" /></a>I'd ask to keep the windshield glass. Maybe get it signed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiad6Qr9VJLoaI1uEVC1jI_T73NemBCD3-hK2qls8PM8d9PrOLiFXovnk9pEFsBZ94BR93BfRKDCGZMXGpuWvxt8BTmV9rzTK5jvAfmS4uGKy3SHByRJBCmEcyl0tCllEgPCk2B2Sgtahk/s1600/IMG_8301.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiad6Qr9VJLoaI1uEVC1jI_T73NemBCD3-hK2qls8PM8d9PrOLiFXovnk9pEFsBZ94BR93BfRKDCGZMXGpuWvxt8BTmV9rzTK5jvAfmS4uGKy3SHByRJBCmEcyl0tCllEgPCk2B2Sgtahk/s400/IMG_8301.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580309824291705442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">And so we have the Twins game. A few grim reminders of the 2010 season resulted in a loss here; Doumit dropped a ball, and despite lots of base runners, we just couldn't get that big hit. 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He made eye contact with the pitcher, they had a brief staring contest, and he was promptly unable to beat the throw.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWNLoxiCHsz3Ne0xXBsthoLZnc3DyAZfzk1sjGpJbegzIx_UugSvu8lgQz35G5px_k8AGGI-RGdp5cOYpp3hjhADInPRXX8aYTv0o1d93Jtbwjq8v0Csbl4rRKP6pDSYxSM6ica32dx4/s1600/IMG_0610.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWNLoxiCHsz3Ne0xXBsthoLZnc3DyAZfzk1sjGpJbegzIx_UugSvu8lgQz35G5px_k8AGGI-RGdp5cOYpp3hjhADInPRXX8aYTv0o1d93Jtbwjq8v0Csbl4rRKP6pDSYxSM6ica32dx4/s400/IMG_0610.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580307432637612866" /></a>Not what you want to have happen while trying to show that you deserve to be playing in the majors.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpASb_QwvRRER3hjKKVt3ynz-XCP3eQLO6FmDr8r74U2V2_KjmnMDlA_n9f-ddsBNLMcAE1lJMXWpj9nnBpoXwuxVW5iKa4eWLXl4F1uxw3B60L46A1anhIIT4TTnqym5fASSzVyxhwbs/s1600/IMG_0615.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 347px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFXaBgZqxg8B6wquBiRtk4gA3ClgVFVPEhLUs-Ldfa0gL5gIvM9iEyw-OMtb-f4DULJN9_yMEwJLWX_JHDQGsHT5PUN6KNSQ3hLHCPfRNe7xAsl8A9gp7Brnu8W1FdGUwkHbSX9A8n-I/s400/IMG_8479.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580305729302256482" /></a>Ohlendorf was not terribly efficient and had trouble throwing first-pitch strikes, but he still managed to get five strikeouts. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOqI0RYwxz6X6QoGDbXHroW4-iKoJkhRhdrPuKKFmuypyLm1ggupG6ian9lTV1BWdjzERNlomb_h9HHqJnnQWN9q5gDau8Z8Ptlnd7Uqn96nMHP1y4xxtVQ_qsdqN35diVCfcW8FIErw/s1600/IMG_8505.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOqI0RYwxz6X6QoGDbXHroW4-iKoJkhRhdrPuKKFmuypyLm1ggupG6ian9lTV1BWdjzERNlomb_h9HHqJnnQWN9q5gDau8Z8Ptlnd7Uqn96nMHP1y4xxtVQ_qsdqN35diVCfcW8FIErw/s400/IMG_8505.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580305253312528082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYiRBRlhkMQryEF78kt6fuLrOhv3Y9u7Oov4dn-lPkbj6KtqvlQFoC77UWYVbORqZ2qk2UhD4LFmrYlHYHN82csHDKPPchAEFaExjXR_Yw6RoftpHYrnBbKb-Sgxdmk5pC_GXSdIWNaA/s1600/IMG_8676.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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Always a favorite of mine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMnwxU72HG-WcQrwE7buUI-B5Kbz0Njndz3wzYM9bML3ypxSx0tqEQpEarfGuAnkUPNTqi-CaSoUZxWQh9Kxe1di0DnpzERhVUPo61Tj8wlNKusXN2FuteCZE3yaZ5Svbvr0xjjhoTkc/s1600/IMG_9657.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMnwxU72HG-WcQrwE7buUI-B5Kbz0Njndz3wzYM9bML3ypxSx0tqEQpEarfGuAnkUPNTqi-CaSoUZxWQh9Kxe1di0DnpzERhVUPo61Tj8wlNKusXN2FuteCZE3yaZ5Svbvr0xjjhoTkc/s400/IMG_9657.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580304027104071842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbyPrzdEDjqR240tRKBHaEexdgufx9shx5bo4KrikIYpBsNQwaWbbiJREQP9aFhGd_ipDd5YlDXY8tHJWigrviip2o5UMnuXDh7KGdTNH2BKTKVeT7-QCANr1kR41wpkOaZdSzYOiJQs/s1600/IMG_9688.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbyPrzdEDjqR240tRKBHaEexdgufx9shx5bo4KrikIYpBsNQwaWbbiJREQP9aFhGd_ipDd5YlDXY8tHJWigrviip2o5UMnuXDh7KGdTNH2BKTKVeT7-QCANr1kR41wpkOaZdSzYOiJQs/s400/IMG_9688.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580303213846498162" /></a>Crotta, a Pirates pitching prospect, had a very successful couple of innings. Witness his rather unique mechanics.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCrFqBzmfdgUDDoCLMa4MEVUdhwF1wfuXAV2RcFKthQEIJM9gYQvmTwDdPKDtoEL8-luf2GUjMpUjoACtf-FHElyXhHRYA6fUdnL4aVEsKccJCuFMy_9AXiR9uCU8fd4UyAbWR9495cQ/s1600/IMG_9705.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCrFqBzmfdgUDDoCLMa4MEVUdhwF1wfuXAV2RcFKthQEIJM9gYQvmTwDdPKDtoEL8-luf2GUjMpUjoACtf-FHElyXhHRYA6fUdnL4aVEsKccJCuFMy_9AXiR9uCU8fd4UyAbWR9495cQ/s400/IMG_9705.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580303209949514706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHq76xDoPqRBlma9L8wqS4JcWtWTkbrTKPI9wMo0jTeN62V1SxXMXUDMW964rlOflsmKZG8AgD_ng7S9csca-MITgLREGW8_oW9LwZCEX6k1PGu_O-6jVnMfXvU-tYja8XQ0uuZq7mbI/s1600/IMG_9812.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrHq76xDoPqRBlma9L8wqS4JcWtWTkbrTKPI9wMo0jTeN62V1SxXMXUDMW964rlOflsmKZG8AgD_ng7S9csca-MITgLREGW8_oW9LwZCEX6k1PGu_O-6jVnMfXvU-tYja8XQ0uuZq7mbI/s400/IMG_9812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580303208513327522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGyX-Pg9le0V4vl-WiV4F6YjJd4XxyiR1HYJ4ERgeBHNI6FmB0hsduxvE3PPo03MVzdf1-nn-8yPxFH_gJUCnRWfcb_Tm40zzpZxBc0rSiYQwOdCfGogQ-aqOoyTiTFpus26JCNq7k9s/s1600/IMG_9823.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGyX-Pg9le0V4vl-WiV4F6YjJd4XxyiR1HYJ4ERgeBHNI6FmB0hsduxvE3PPo03MVzdf1-nn-8yPxFH_gJUCnRWfcb_Tm40zzpZxBc0rSiYQwOdCfGogQ-aqOoyTiTFpus26JCNq7k9s/s400/IMG_9823.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580303202814623394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_9zapBra0qrsCioashHd_b-seSeiHjH7sOHUdwPEI632rdqyCuYQdANkg2r5YZhKgqBcPPM8IMhT44dC9j4K9UQlK51QqbfEwu2HWE4gWjrpx-E3tqb-0B_a4ZIhaEbxiTmGpqlqNnM/s1600/IMG_0007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_9zapBra0qrsCioashHd_b-seSeiHjH7sOHUdwPEI632rdqyCuYQdANkg2r5YZhKgqBcPPM8IMhT44dC9j4K9UQlK51QqbfEwu2HWE4gWjrpx-E3tqb-0B_a4ZIhaEbxiTmGpqlqNnM/s400/IMG_0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580303204495891730" /></a>And finally, Clint Hurdle puts his arm around Searage and tells him that he will certainly do a better job than Joe Kerrigan.</div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-43575935942125765722011-03-03T14:15:00.000-08:002011-03-03T12:57:50.296-08:00Photos from Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Training<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In Pittsburgh, it is currently way too cold. The kind of cold where stepping outside and experiencing it at the start of the day is a sucker punch to the nerves, like having a total stranger randomly berate you as he passes you by on the sidewalk. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I can take it, though, because I know that this hulking, filthy grey behemoth known as Pittsburgh Winter is not long for this world. Somewhere hundreds of miles south of here, in a land of orange juice and pawn shops, baseball is alive and well. And though it may be far away now, it is getting stronger and ready to head north. Hurry down, April 7th; I have my Florida-bought sunscreen on the bathroom sink counter, and I'm not moving it because I know I'm gonna be needing it real soon. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I have just spent two days in sunny, tropical Bradenton, Florida, where I watched two Pirates practices at Pirates City and two games at McKechnie Field against the Yankees and the Twins, respectively. In addition, I had the special privilege of getting a tour of Pirates City, which I have documented below. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Today's post will deal with Pirates City and the Yankees game, in which the Pirates got themselves a shut-out and two runs. Tomorrow's post will deal with the Twins game, which we lost 4-2 due to some embarrassing moments that brought back a few too many memories. But you know what? I don't care. Any baseball is better than no baseball. And from now through October, Any Baseball is what we are at the bare minimum guaranteed.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qWl_pvanzIGPNRePFKzy3aUqrwoi8nEJmZ2T-9rrB98I-4qi8Z7umjLVNPb479wYaOvfrTA9cQvLFpxhMZ19TkdNTMzI7Cjs60sZ89A97aGHxztQtzN5-qz7RdYl8zWhY2hJgRJ8Jg0/s1600/IMG_5750.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qWl_pvanzIGPNRePFKzy3aUqrwoi8nEJmZ2T-9rrB98I-4qi8Z7umjLVNPb479wYaOvfrTA9cQvLFpxhMZ19TkdNTMzI7Cjs60sZ89A97aGHxztQtzN5-qz7RdYl8zWhY2hJgRJ8Jg0/s400/IMG_5750.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579647219671227506" /></a>Here is the entrance to Pirate City, home away from home for many baseball recruits, some as young as 16 (and 6'6" with a 92-93 mph fastball).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaemop_PcQ6k2xXpi45_AVWRMuMeg7U9848rh37F_0KNNn6YlAvYIzKQFYzNnJuhSoJxzloBCju1JklxO9N1Iq2Ad-bTw2-aYSHz4F8Nx0bnpuOq1MXagxFfRFDO-RPlx3Y_N5v8ytu8/s1600/IMG_5758.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaemop_PcQ6k2xXpi45_AVWRMuMeg7U9848rh37F_0KNNn6YlAvYIzKQFYzNnJuhSoJxzloBCju1JklxO9N1Iq2Ad-bTw2-aYSHz4F8Nx0bnpuOq1MXagxFfRFDO-RPlx3Y_N5v8ytu8/s400/IMG_5758.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579647215134427938" /></a>The various jerseys worn by the teams that comprise the Pirates organization. From left: the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Indianapolis Indians (AAA), the Altoona Curve (AA), The Bradenton Marauders (A+), the West Virginia Power (A), the State College Spikes (short-season A), and the Rookie League jersey. I intend to have an exact replica of this particular display case in my house one day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnfUrrCVyl9a0bH6cpoOVOyANoCJjBDXk7TZJpO-b7-4Ob-IgKyNxOZ2L65zzqicyxtfgMm55hLKpVgRJUMFG-jQcZFOEelUtJS613h5KOtJofKwZ0QvV7A3m9SW9HAX3vPxnF3G03f0/s1600/IMG_5759.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnfUrrCVyl9a0bH6cpoOVOyANoCJjBDXk7TZJpO-b7-4Ob-IgKyNxOZ2L65zzqicyxtfgMm55hLKpVgRJUMFG-jQcZFOEelUtJS613h5KOtJofKwZ0QvV7A3m9SW9HAX3vPxnF3G03f0/s400/IMG_5759.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579647215139279890" /></a>In a recent tweet, Joel Hanrahan referred to this place as "The Hotel", and that is synonymous with how our tour guide described it. As a twenty-seven-year-old male, I am used to being one of the 'young ones' in many situations, but when it comes to minor-league baseball players, it is important for me to realize that I am ten years older than a lot of these kids. Not only are the Pirates training these guys to be professional ball players, but they're also responsible for helping them to mature as young adults as well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKMPv2g5QyZDwS2sHckowpAagMpvQHY3ggooqHnfmPMmwfu1vDxMU1pbSV5NPPofFJUs5bBqrbdsKcmph3khExooGeWuzgxjmf5OU9OIateU3IN9upaf9RF-V-Kkp6VPw0B7fZKTGJuo/s1600/IMG_5766.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKMPv2g5QyZDwS2sHckowpAagMpvQHY3ggooqHnfmPMmwfu1vDxMU1pbSV5NPPofFJUs5bBqrbdsKcmph3khExooGeWuzgxjmf5OU9OIateU3IN9upaf9RF-V-Kkp6VPw0B7fZKTGJuo/s400/IMG_5766.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579647211832748834" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It's an interesting balancing act that the Pirates organization has to pull off. Every 18-year-old thinks he's the star around which the rest of his universe orbits; much of maturity is realizing that you are just another human being who needs to find a comfortable, humbling niche for himself. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Here, however, you are dealing with elite athletes who are very justified in viewing themselves as larger than life. Most of these guys may not make it to the majors, but even making it to Pirates City as a resident is an accomplishment far greater than many of us can hope for. How do you properly raise a kid who knows he possesses real talent that sets him apart from so many others?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1zMC4MyXRZhIpXP5sUEGE1W-n5dpgF0vyvvNc1RX864S6XmQY56eKJ28eFlEh78wxWy_Zs2SB8O8bZ0MlHpGth4BuPpskHlDgIxhUGWVyIV_6-WiLIbHPAK0USKN2p9_z35RGJeTMUs/s1600/IMG_5771.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1zMC4MyXRZhIpXP5sUEGE1W-n5dpgF0vyvvNc1RX864S6XmQY56eKJ28eFlEh78wxWy_Zs2SB8O8bZ0MlHpGth4BuPpskHlDgIxhUGWVyIV_6-WiLIbHPAK0USKN2p9_z35RGJeTMUs/s400/IMG_5771.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579647209837378770" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>For these young prospects, the Pirates use Baseball as the guiding force in life, both on-field and off-field. They teach a respect for the sport's tradition, and emphasize that being a member of the Pirates means becoming a part of this tradition. Here, we see a typical living space for a Pirates prospect. Each room is named after a famous Pirate alumni; this is the Willie Stargell room.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>How does one goof off in the Willie Stargell room? What 18-year-old wants to jump on the Willie Stargell bed? I'm not even an athlete, and I am currently feeling compelled to act right just thinking about it. Fact is: the gods of Baseball inhabit every corner of the game; Roberto Clemente will never die, and Bill Mazeroski is forever in the midst of his victory run around the bases following his walk-off home run even as he instructs young fielders in the present day. It is a rich tradition that is easily-conjured, and Pirates City evokes it with all the reverence that it deserves.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATylDh2ukJmNwW4L8fdV0GY97E1maj8NRqKAB31WDzgRyCXgyMZ11XMgevP_gFdH0F3cYEHqU5DOHuZJhlI9anJgESVsapIHMwY0j9rv-OHZqQVzfmSjPk0G5BP8TsajFmCKILEBfUkI/s1600/IMG_5773.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATylDh2ukJmNwW4L8fdV0GY97E1maj8NRqKAB31WDzgRyCXgyMZ11XMgevP_gFdH0F3cYEHqU5DOHuZJhlI9anJgESVsapIHMwY0j9rv-OHZqQVzfmSjPk0G5BP8TsajFmCKILEBfUkI/s400/IMG_5773.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646854404775954" /></a>The main rec room. Lots of Xbox gets played here, a true cultural unifier if ever there was one.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dDBnE9c25WLBTav84Ie-MooNYDNgmr9NEaRxFr6QTEm1-sMCkj4RorrQrLuHYakKOmtGilC7F_gqCKYfn_nD7lQcjb4ov0Io1aenI4bstoodxPMY2JnyxoXgYSp1nwdqQDEm3lS1R3c/s1600/IMG_5783.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dDBnE9c25WLBTav84Ie-MooNYDNgmr9NEaRxFr6QTEm1-sMCkj4RorrQrLuHYakKOmtGilC7F_gqCKYfn_nD7lQcjb4ov0Io1aenI4bstoodxPMY2JnyxoXgYSp1nwdqQDEm3lS1R3c/s400/IMG_5783.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646836922638114" /></a>This is an example of how the Pirates organization expects a player to keep his locker. This locker would have never worked for me at that age; I would need the locker door to keep everything from spilling out into the hallway.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeM9um77wZTEssg56NPgfyE0huW_AeCOG_YahI8Sz5o2u5SOtTx_siuDuuYrzxRlLJMH3f-64wbS1JU9J1iR3beVXfwXTEZCrzF-OV4ft0nqGu7elVm2J9GFbuAVcREGsO4VWPgHW5qEg/s1600/IMG_5784.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeM9um77wZTEssg56NPgfyE0huW_AeCOG_YahI8Sz5o2u5SOtTx_siuDuuYrzxRlLJMH3f-64wbS1JU9J1iR3beVXfwXTEZCrzF-OV4ft0nqGu7elVm2J9GFbuAVcREGsO4VWPgHW5qEg/s400/IMG_5784.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646833695459458" /></a>The players' lockers, looking very similar to the one above.<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mOH49jSRp5Q6BlAlPM3HSNjkLj5rAfjJRcel_IjZAbUEiWYYqnMOzE_aVsVcEG1xyh7glIys4LKgeK_N1OZiKAptIARpJENN7OzWvzBM2s38w9-Jw5-0IaLW-AndbsduUhdKULQPgSg/s1600/IMG_5801.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mOH49jSRp5Q6BlAlPM3HSNjkLj5rAfjJRcel_IjZAbUEiWYYqnMOzE_aVsVcEG1xyh7glIys4LKgeK_N1OZiKAptIARpJENN7OzWvzBM2s38w9-Jw5-0IaLW-AndbsduUhdKULQPgSg/s400/IMG_5801.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646835083121042" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And here we have the players, gathered around the entrance to the indoor practice facilities. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mOH49jSRp5Q6BlAlPM3HSNjkLj5rAfjJRcel_IjZAbUEiWYYqnMOzE_aVsVcEG1xyh7glIys4LKgeK_N1OZiKAptIARpJENN7OzWvzBM2s38w9-Jw5-0IaLW-AndbsduUhdKULQPgSg/s1600/IMG_5801.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgi1gCiMIMdHAVkd57NSPiuSwFSQn2Ob2uezeNIAO6XYVc8JrjUXbQyI7y69R4_I7UT8buJ74yLVpRrCDLWlTni54SdTCbNBR2N9GEQGuHtNaQIoRPTmlVgXTu0lT1V7rB_EBcK7SeKE0/s1600/IMG_5819.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgi1gCiMIMdHAVkd57NSPiuSwFSQn2Ob2uezeNIAO6XYVc8JrjUXbQyI7y69R4_I7UT8buJ74yLVpRrCDLWlTni54SdTCbNBR2N9GEQGuHtNaQIoRPTmlVgXTu0lT1V7rB_EBcK7SeKE0/s400/IMG_5819.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646825682229474" /></a>Outside, Charlie Morton watches Jeff Locke during a fielding drill.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuU1vo3b6jkaQDfAHNJNJJT3ZuQLRVgI9bBwAWHsm_qoahNKtL8prB7SM1UgEJRJsSaVd6cml7k2MUZC-24jqnqNdCDUK_u0_k0_vqOalg1g21Tqk7sJ8qpaW7QjRN1NIrXQh7pkU2r4U/s1600/IMG_5840.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuU1vo3b6jkaQDfAHNJNJJT3ZuQLRVgI9bBwAWHsm_qoahNKtL8prB7SM1UgEJRJsSaVd6cml7k2MUZC-24jqnqNdCDUK_u0_k0_vqOalg1g21Tqk7sJ8qpaW7QjRN1NIrXQh7pkU2r4U/s400/IMG_5840.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646570578575186" /></a>Doumit, catcher Dusty Brown and McCutchen.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBR-NClNlhIBxt7xyqoKIwyqVbev2xdSPJRAiFa119sc_ZKx5dxDEUs2c8c9xi7xxGTHPG794sUQXEUUoSzIcllLXQAxdIVvZlOkF63sQBxlv3yt5SCxexTCrraCXlkcRipQra1QS8kg/s1600/IMG_5870.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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McCutchen was actually really surprisingly easy-going about this; one old man was pestering him about his refusal to sign the last three bobble heads out of who knows how many in total the other day, to which McCutchen replied that he only had so much time during practice to sign stuff. If I were McCutchen, I'd probably just give the guy twenty bucks and ask him to leave me alone for a few days.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXzCfNJjviMzUIg6i1sAFYaMDI5s1R-SMkNTqRhdMkT-lRos3ZmFQxhiIqB-w_XdDO7IOEeZdRQ1I5Fqyh5abV-B-SQ5e9-2yIli4cervqerobQc77uyzOzw2CDEbRe_U-Yf1k6xctU0/s1600/IMG_6071.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXzCfNJjviMzUIg6i1sAFYaMDI5s1R-SMkNTqRhdMkT-lRos3ZmFQxhiIqB-w_XdDO7IOEeZdRQ1I5Fqyh5abV-B-SQ5e9-2yIli4cervqerobQc77uyzOzw2CDEbRe_U-Yf1k6xctU0/s400/IMG_6071.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579646004972599282" /></a>Doumit makes faces while amusing Jaramillo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5aIYjqqlKr7WvYl5eyOeIVJhKOBCNwX6nGQAL9aLrASKX90UKl1gQm6mAF5iQP5jv5hppTk5MMxhdqozBmt41BoTE5JiPZZPz-n7PiDQs3575VyUmAjWhs0acCg0j73fMWpIrt4a9yc/s1600/IMG_6135.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZuulgVtRT-C5boJiypbb5C9tyNzSO2BpmMs7vHyPWcg97WFsB0liuNf64QUFT6mlxqL5_rLvDcGluwGekJv6S3sDExk8Avx0bz7Tj364K3WarA02P58UsL31ocipGsY0WmIDjbn3lao/s400/IMG_6138.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645998669524722" /></a>Neil Walker looks apprehensively at the throng of collectors anticipating a money-making autograph.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlatwBmRR3Zp4yBH2GR8D7-_UmwIm6UYTVdQlOpTnl7vCIABpR1uorX1d6repiXd9t2jena6lHnTEEnCvS8d1uBXRw3IdW10qKR2w8C6Yl20wV1h4Qugsfnjy8lXPuWtcurFStFGWIxs/s1600/IMG_6139.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlatwBmRR3Zp4yBH2GR8D7-_UmwIm6UYTVdQlOpTnl7vCIABpR1uorX1d6repiXd9t2jena6lHnTEEnCvS8d1uBXRw3IdW10qKR2w8C6Yl20wV1h4Qugsfnjy8lXPuWtcurFStFGWIxs/s400/IMG_6139.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645725995581218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAOoNT8KDDqXCLLJ5I9s7AlHa5pNY_NkgLZYTlq6UXactBluUWwkSwj8JcczPKMyz3CBmfJVs9-1-ka6Eb07oqg4PjLSkZdIDSeMOnlFJCxIEc_RnyZsZLUuOuXk_LwyNqWZs40WYGr0/s1600/IMG_6157.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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fortunately I am one of those die-hard fans who knows about all of these guys and relished the opportunity to see some of them play.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9ystlw1klF2inSom80b_a4fzg8Ceu_0OPSMcbJU_GcJAJVtbpAGVzVi2NCKaGdVveupvF3Ez54I0wj7tFEk9f4aD9NkXIEV7ephoPE9QO3XvpzWsnNZaydEh3rs0hWX9oRZwUFVJQdE/s1600/IMG_6216.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9ystlw1klF2inSom80b_a4fzg8Ceu_0OPSMcbJU_GcJAJVtbpAGVzVi2NCKaGdVveupvF3Ez54I0wj7tFEk9f4aD9NkXIEV7ephoPE9QO3XvpzWsnNZaydEh3rs0hWX9oRZwUFVJQdE/s400/IMG_6216.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645319155011074" /></a>It was an overcast day, but it was also an 80-degree day with zero humidity.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFjvDlkgl3dIHXAmS_5HHs1naGsN8JR1qGykWdVHkcRz3dFohF-MwnQdYNcaM_aWPxH7N74yFSLoHXZrW04liHFJVqvesZN0t-Ulu_pD-bfeErYwp68wZD9sDqdtR6hAmtkUikS_KCLA/s1600/IMG_6377.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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The umpire called it safe because sometimes gravity just doesn't work hard enough.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQrQQIYl2ItVRmelpl8ZVfteDZhpunO7QjPGt25v7sdqhd3N1bqmKHL85V2hiVAT-GxtOur8fd5iEaY_pvDJGC6JnOsc_OwWLtoTRaAXiuls9cEU6oMbXQ3wawe0XYSC8ygCDFL_DFbo/s1600/IMG_6969.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQrQQIYl2ItVRmelpl8ZVfteDZhpunO7QjPGt25v7sdqhd3N1bqmKHL85V2hiVAT-GxtOur8fd5iEaY_pvDJGC6JnOsc_OwWLtoTRaAXiuls9cEU6oMbXQ3wawe0XYSC8ygCDFL_DFbo/s400/IMG_6969.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645053782317570" /></a>Here is an absolute certainty: there will be a lot more SBs this year. Hope they go better than this one, though.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-VoMJrmZpgaeo3U6I0W_p0Fl9uMXpXPCKwZOCkq2GSXxDYxS1HHo0AcqdY4_7qwKHzfKPAKX8jbU5YtCdicQHUApK3dW7pvcLe5luX9MOxVAiFYWvvrr5oJYVfRwhxcAvd0gpLB9ZbI/s1600/IMG_6970.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-VoMJrmZpgaeo3U6I0W_p0Fl9uMXpXPCKwZOCkq2GSXxDYxS1HHo0AcqdY4_7qwKHzfKPAKX8jbU5YtCdicQHUApK3dW7pvcLe5luX9MOxVAiFYWvvrr5oJYVfRwhxcAvd0gpLB9ZbI/s400/IMG_6970.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645052076055618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7WBTvANF14r0CkbRnjgWzDu2LgM8AoeexZubxVZuyBeuMJ1xNHG5YpV68GVLnFNOuVAJu2GlB0ypSEQno4Rx2gWOkRAvIPPdv3b0mdwA9Lg9n9VxqpfG5ju0HR-kqUMLAvH-rFQqHlI/s1600/IMG_7037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7WBTvANF14r0CkbRnjgWzDu2LgM8AoeexZubxVZuyBeuMJ1xNHG5YpV68GVLnFNOuVAJu2GlB0ypSEQno4Rx2gWOkRAvIPPdv3b0mdwA9Lg9n9VxqpfG5ju0HR-kqUMLAvH-rFQqHlI/s400/IMG_7037.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645044485536834" /></a>Resop on the pitcher's mound pitched for one inning and earned two strikeouts.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HlCEdbmuFMc9xkaAmdF6pSa4hm8RkIrIm5Fgh8KWEwwmmscuhNtPTx89yvL9bunVbrmF5e05ikFwQqIatGHAmCuYJfzK6TD3qQSbyw7_3-XWbINo2Bu5Fc1Woi53ngriX6HpO9V0WFg/s1600/IMG_7151.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HlCEdbmuFMc9xkaAmdF6pSa4hm8RkIrIm5Fgh8KWEwwmmscuhNtPTx89yvL9bunVbrmF5e05ikFwQqIatGHAmCuYJfzK6TD3qQSbyw7_3-XWbINo2Bu5Fc1Woi53ngriX6HpO9V0WFg/s400/IMG_7151.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579645044852286226" /></a>Snyder looking rather down after a failed attempt at stealing second.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RH1oJDRKozh_4Uy6POr_ZW5A157g8tzcAA56VjBD6JY8piT01NiMM2Tg80eyPkHMev9rNnfzOLbgG9Y6rvbEnNpWu3JLRWuR2mrdBiwrg5uj_XZ2XfwUVYnRm6s0_sa4dyUzfHx6vbs/s1600/IMG_7290.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RH1oJDRKozh_4Uy6POr_ZW5A157g8tzcAA56VjBD6JY8piT01NiMM2Tg80eyPkHMev9rNnfzOLbgG9Y6rvbEnNpWu3JLRWuR2mrdBiwrg5uj_XZ2XfwUVYnRm6s0_sa4dyUzfHx6vbs/s400/IMG_7290.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579644492376105970" /></a>Daniel McCutchen found success during this, his second outing. He earned the win and recording two strikeouts.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyROaaHNVqKwrl7QacXrrL0-yohlJOp3_6ixPyy0Ufnn38ztIZMsQVcgeixq18736yZQ2tC7zYg55VaV2yPr8qMneg5r9UxjhUa2CF7mIOaEwlEX4LSnxFDUQch07gbuKFOW8C1kWTXYc/s1600/IMG_7317.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyROaaHNVqKwrl7QacXrrL0-yohlJOp3_6ixPyy0Ufnn38ztIZMsQVcgeixq18736yZQ2tC7zYg55VaV2yPr8qMneg5r9UxjhUa2CF7mIOaEwlEX4LSnxFDUQch07gbuKFOW8C1kWTXYc/s400/IMG_7317.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579644493295560482" /></a>Steve Pearce next to Jones. I think this guy is going to make the 25-man following spring training; he looked great before his season-ending injuries last season, and at least some of my predictions have to come true at some point, dammit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwrFa6z_g17A21nafN5Wm2nj8vRgyVoItuMKgOLIUE7yQY3R6RPfV9CTnRXcOIRu_JMaYTOjFhwsqNLohhrXLeNMXSkrnRle01aTWqx-0ifgpVK7YUzOm04c_vf1oge-o55OeA_s2Njw/s1600/IMG_7433.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwrFa6z_g17A21nafN5Wm2nj8vRgyVoItuMKgOLIUE7yQY3R6RPfV9CTnRXcOIRu_JMaYTOjFhwsqNLohhrXLeNMXSkrnRle01aTWqx-0ifgpVK7YUzOm04c_vf1oge-o55OeA_s2Njw/s400/IMG_7433.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579644486421659938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Gs_2XdaBvTYyBAl151-OJ1uA6u34Zv1mLoMiIinRe33fEZPTsNPWcXo3ispYKjlvBMynAg8N03wu3-Z9rPDv8SCccq2a2rIDTQuL1m60a17iV4Gw273a1UMQifaZRK4vqguNw-E1lT4/s1600/IMG_7495.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Gs_2XdaBvTYyBAl151-OJ1uA6u34Zv1mLoMiIinRe33fEZPTsNPWcXo3ispYKjlvBMynAg8N03wu3-Z9rPDv8SCccq2a2rIDTQuL1m60a17iV4Gw273a1UMQifaZRK4vqguNw-E1lT4/s400/IMG_7495.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579644485041775122" /></a>Hurdle likes steals.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75nmSVFqiocTD4HRgQYLJ1SPT3v4AuHDDRWyNkFhM1zEME3-PK7SWpr7I0H-HoCeDEa51ij9tJ-2rB3sz5HLLhKz2x6FDKE2NKk76wD2SZlovqS5BduYdOBlKzLjQOe4sMeSto6vkAjM/s1600/IMG_7663.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75nmSVFqiocTD4HRgQYLJ1SPT3v4AuHDDRWyNkFhM1zEME3-PK7SWpr7I0H-HoCeDEa51ij9tJ-2rB3sz5HLLhKz2x6FDKE2NKk76wD2SZlovqS5BduYdOBlKzLjQOe4sMeSto6vkAjM/s400/IMG_7663.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579644483405044098" /></a>Moskos gave up the only walk of the day, but he also recorded a strikeout and kept the Yankees off the board.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrq3xpJcnepa2IvENc0IZhmZZ1WE7rnjcE6oau6OdZITSJjUuQ0z7XPgcC2Li4GzRHT5e1tRukWsuyUeo3VLngdLId0hDU4CGwXvrAaHFgJ67vk2aegVbo6I54n2YhyphenhypheneT58w35ClbrAI/s1600/IMG_7704.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrq3xpJcnepa2IvENc0IZhmZZ1WE7rnjcE6oau6OdZITSJjUuQ0z7XPgcC2Li4GzRHT5e1tRukWsuyUeo3VLngdLId0hDU4CGwXvrAaHFgJ67vk2aegVbo6I54n2YhyphenhypheneT58w35ClbrAI/s400/IMG_7704.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579643329736405170" /></a>Always grinning.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6urqlWDx68guBkMYZP1jrfqhpukwJDmAGcwKZe_1imqhI_DiG6tjJZEluWfmWWciiiUcfg2QQQS5EFOPOCyAS-hjdBlVdPQu8ogb38J9kKyu88xe6k7BE7-meejSBqmC9FW5l4m0Ks8c/s1600/IMG_7753.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6urqlWDx68guBkMYZP1jrfqhpukwJDmAGcwKZe_1imqhI_DiG6tjJZEluWfmWWciiiUcfg2QQQS5EFOPOCyAS-hjdBlVdPQu8ogb38J9kKyu88xe6k7BE7-meejSBqmC9FW5l4m0Ks8c/s400/IMG_7753.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579643322140747682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5jbzXAyrNuCvNAQSv87De6yEadG52E00RhVbnwnCjXDsxcgg7mZOI_gQRDDFalymHb8rNjc5MxbiYs8K2S9Qm6hma4lqxlc87lslSk93pPbd3Kg2CLqwLY0YzN6DsUMwUVlwLtYHJbc/s1600/IMG_7764.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5jbzXAyrNuCvNAQSv87De6yEadG52E00RhVbnwnCjXDsxcgg7mZOI_gQRDDFalymHb8rNjc5MxbiYs8K2S9Qm6hma4lqxlc87lslSk93pPbd3Kg2CLqwLY0YzN6DsUMwUVlwLtYHJbc/s400/IMG_7764.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579643325115005442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_IWcGG5jw05wN0fhzUokmNN9fpmL8LnNgPZUr2ke_ieD5CqmeXMKn1O6pcpdMyrGGKxV_jO4xNro6gCOqnAHTMiwXgEGBIwOvIlqKgvICAZikwcyiJAeFRAP5CHvzmDvXuTgTvBpzTBw/s1600/IMG_7778.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_IWcGG5jw05wN0fhzUokmNN9fpmL8LnNgPZUr2ke_ieD5CqmeXMKn1O6pcpdMyrGGKxV_jO4xNro6gCOqnAHTMiwXgEGBIwOvIlqKgvICAZikwcyiJAeFRAP5CHvzmDvXuTgTvBpzTBw/s400/IMG_7778.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579643317956214898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMq1MQ_Bh9IiIfiEEONp1cUE2yYDosc3aEseylKgPVysvwBWlQ-KJ_0TaLWlpmrgFCyX1-TtGBBhXFzti4DUvylU6GalnBGCTXhZFYqTZqYib5rmVT0mIfw8i4BG_8sqpvpg3f0pdWphc/s1600/IMG_7782.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMq1MQ_Bh9IiIfiEEONp1cUE2yYDosc3aEseylKgPVysvwBWlQ-KJ_0TaLWlpmrgFCyX1-TtGBBhXFzti4DUvylU6GalnBGCTXhZFYqTZqYib5rmVT0mIfw8i4BG_8sqpvpg3f0pdWphc/s400/IMG_7782.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579643317983684002" /></a>This game was a special one indeed; Pirates pitching was excellent across the board and allowed us to win with only two runs! And against the Yankees, no less. Check back tomorrow for photos of the less-enjoyable-yet-totally-worth-your-time Twins game.</div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-22307521856211108402011-01-30T09:48:00.000-08:002011-01-30T13:00:43.691-08:00Pittsburgh Pirates Fest Photos and Clint Hurdle vs Recent History<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If Pirates management was ever on the fence about firing John Russell following the end of the 2010 season, this weekend's annual Pirate Fest points to a potentially-huge deciding factor for Coonelly, Huntington and Nutting: after a 106-loss season, even these three men, with their collective nerves of steel, couldn't bear the thought of facing another Pirates Fest Q&A with John Russell as the Pirates manager. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A quick glance at this blog's archives will reveal that I have always been one of JR's few supporters. I never blamed him for the Pirates' poor performance; I don't think that any manager is capable of squeezing water from a stone, and even if you're of the opinion that a truly great manager can make the difference of as many as ten wins, we're still looking at a 96-loss season this past year. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I even disagree with the most popular condemnation of JR's coaching: his seemingly-apathetic personality. Every frustrated Pirates fan looking for an obvious object of scorn readily found it here. Win or lose, JR's voice rarely wavered from its made-for-guided-meditation baritone. Fans found it impossible to identify with a man keeping a level head on a sinking ship, and many longed for the days of Lloyd McClendon skinning his knuckles as he ripped first base out of the ground.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> I always felt that JR's demeanor was highly desirable in terms of maintaining calm in the clubhouse despite disaster. It might not have been what the fans wanted, but no kind of personality will make anyone forget about 18 consecutive losing seasons for very long. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This is the big challenge that Clint Hurdle will be facing soon enough. Unlike Russell, Hurdle has huge charisma; he could be the best color commentator in sports radio if he so desired, and his way with a crowd instinctively makes me want to go and write his name on a ballot for something or other. However, even the most charismatic of personalities can be rendered entirely ineffectual in the face of a sufficiently-awful record. I don't anticipate the Pirates breaking .500 in 2011, and we will soon learn what Clint Hurdle is truly made of.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><i> </i></span><i>Quick aside: God, please prove me wrong about this like you did when I predicted Andy LaRoche and Lastings Milledge having breakout seasons in 2010. </i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Clint Hurdle is much more than good banter and an enthusiastic attitude, of course. He has a clear vision of what kind of team he wants the Pirates to be. Hurdle thinks that the Pirates need to break out of their losing mentality that has characterized so much of their last few seasons. Furthermore, Hurdle has expressed that he is more than willing to pull a guy from the starting lineup if they begin to struggle, no matter who they are. Take heed, Cedeno. And, apparently, Ryan Doumit. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hearing a member of the Pirates management earn applause after nearly every one of his responses during the hour-long Q&A was a new kind of experience for everyone in attendance, Huntington and Coonelly included. In the past, these interactions between management and fans have had the tendency to become intensely awkward affairs by the end of which I have always become better-acquainted with the tops of whatever pair of shoes I happened to be wearing. In stark contrast, this weekend's Q&A sessions were largely positive, even for Huntington and Coonelly.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hurdle is honest enough to acknowledge this ongoing honeymoon between himself and the Pirates fans, at one point making a remark something along the lines of, "We'll see how far it lasts into the season". </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It is very good that he realizes this, and that he's willing to admit it. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Clint Hurdle is the kind of guy a fan can get excited about, and that has been sorely missed for far too long with this franchise. Despite my previous praise of John Russell, I will readily acknowledge that he was never the type to inspire this kind of excitement, and after all these years, perhaps this shortcoming ended up being more than enough to necessitate his firing.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>But what happens if this team underperforms again in 2011? </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Consider this possible scenario: Ohlendorf, McDonald and Correia start off strong, but Maholm continues to struggle. Lincoln and Morton start off better than last year, but they still perform well beneath the expectations that once followed them. Meanwhile, Alvarez continues to hit, but his lack of range at third base becomes an issue that grows in severity due to continued inconsistency from Cedeno. Let's say that Overbay and Diaz manage to hold it down defensively; we are still left with Alvarez as the only real power hitter, which means that the Pirates are once again stuck getting wins through small ball and dealing with a bunch of contact pitchers backed by a defense with more than a few holes. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I don't think many fans would be pleased with this situation, and keep in mind that it's by no means the worst case scenario. If last year has taught us anything, the proverbial "worst case scenario" could absolutely come close to happening again. I didn't even mention the possibility that Chris Snyder might continue to underperform, for instance, or that Tabata and Walker might regress. And there's always the chance that any of our new major-league acquisitions might bomb in a manner similar to Aki Iwamura. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If the Pirates begin to disappoint again in 2011, Hurdle could quickly find himself in a very difficult situation wherein he takes the brunt of the blame for a disappointing team that he can only do so much to improve. He may have to pull rabbits from a hat in order to avoid becoming a human lightning rod and ultimately suffering the same fate in three years as did JR.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I don't mean to nay say, but I like to temper my optimism. I want to believe in Hurdle and the off-season shift in focus to the improvement of the Pirates' performance as the team will exist in 2011, but logic dictates that a 106-loss team can only improve so much from one year to the next. Even if the Pirates improve to 90 losses, putting up an extremely-impressive improvement of 16 wins, will this kind of progress be enough for the fans in this city? </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It will be interesting to see how Hurdle's enthusiasm and charisma translates in less-favorable fan interactions. And let's face it: in the coming season, chances are that Hurdle will find himself in this kind of situation at some point or another. Let's hope he does a better job of ameliorating the disgruntled fan base than JR, because as with any other relationship, good feelings can sour oh so quickly. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>On the other hand, I am very excited to see how Hurdle plays out here, and at the end of the day, excitement and intrigue is what any fan wants from their team, especially after such a prolonged period of stagnation.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>And now-onto the photos!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhNYOloxb1FQf1IsQDVDUpHNq2LBw8hTSJRo2RjOG2TNif8v2RMVJNyzf-vW5yQ_E8chZiZ1Tsdw-F5eT_G9S1DxNu5aldWdIX5fG_NXdNkpVRrUrxKTUAK1WEAh6GWp19prGdxzUSOk/s1600/IMG_4106.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhNYOloxb1FQf1IsQDVDUpHNq2LBw8hTSJRo2RjOG2TNif8v2RMVJNyzf-vW5yQ_E8chZiZ1Tsdw-F5eT_G9S1DxNu5aldWdIX5fG_NXdNkpVRrUrxKTUAK1WEAh6GWp19prGdxzUSOk/s400/IMG_4106.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052622799163058" /></a>No more Nyjer, no more Lastings, no more Andy, and Tabata is still learning English: Andrew McCutchen is now the host of the annual Guitar Hero competition.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8zO3Q449H8ig5JNpDdu6XyfcDhnnxXnIEKBPt0KMWktRPsDB7ulgBMlqJN3dG9O8oZZrunrkmy128lwgXzDKoyILjQBlGJ4EyJZxClyhNNPXVLbDgZF1UKFjfw1wn8B7tWCR_ETr5aM/s1600/IMG_4110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8zO3Q449H8ig5JNpDdu6XyfcDhnnxXnIEKBPt0KMWktRPsDB7ulgBMlqJN3dG9O8oZZrunrkmy128lwgXzDKoyILjQBlGJ4EyJZxClyhNNPXVLbDgZF1UKFjfw1wn8B7tWCR_ETr5aM/s400/IMG_4110.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052619992615218" /></a>Clint Hurdle and Evan Meek meet the fans.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK43TJoBmFU-HeDwoQGp6OuS4SPruQBVIs_vI5l2WBH7I-0PF5eklFrD_otVQAhOPvGKsrQSucugcXTu2T4Fn_DDprygcjMYZZAt4QOm-flDeaH0eUCCYoc7J_fj0sNGiCEddDxeCcoVA/s1600/IMG_4119.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK43TJoBmFU-HeDwoQGp6OuS4SPruQBVIs_vI5l2WBH7I-0PF5eklFrD_otVQAhOPvGKsrQSucugcXTu2T4Fn_DDprygcjMYZZAt4QOm-flDeaH0eUCCYoc7J_fj0sNGiCEddDxeCcoVA/s400/IMG_4119.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052615389500722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEscJ4z16Ula4ub_LcKykj-zt4WYsl12e9dNYD7zVMFiXuYBCFn75vYHDpXH93I1xftwReS9ecdaQr0K58uqc7E6Ul2D-hSpr2TNoKAhU6ououhnC07XTjzm_BUL47vHX40CZjqPYr8I/s1600/IMG_4123.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEscJ4z16Ula4ub_LcKykj-zt4WYsl12e9dNYD7zVMFiXuYBCFn75vYHDpXH93I1xftwReS9ecdaQr0K58uqc7E6Ul2D-hSpr2TNoKAhU6ououhnC07XTjzm_BUL47vHX40CZjqPYr8I/s400/IMG_4123.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052363428902018" /></a>The vaguely-demonic-looking giant Parrot bouncey house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQw9l17-95-ef0njbrgX76MTSDKyGL7wjkTQH0BXBLJqCN0D-ok2FcTmkhU0U0rjD9Qy3zU5CRjArwV2ubXswjAUKSt86Op6BIUm8pKNv53VZjpvs4kkG7W3hx45mdBeTZBxCpVmQvXQ/s1600/IMG_4127.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQw9l17-95-ef0njbrgX76MTSDKyGL7wjkTQH0BXBLJqCN0D-ok2FcTmkhU0U0rjD9Qy3zU5CRjArwV2ubXswjAUKSt86Op6BIUm8pKNv53VZjpvs4kkG7W3hx45mdBeTZBxCpVmQvXQ/s400/IMG_4127.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052356531491122" /></a>"I'll trade you my free popcorn-and-hot dog voucher for that signed Aki Iwamura baseball".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8i2Dj9qu9stixZtqw4a1NhTmKc5k2Ztd2XMQh8-rD7015M2VJJ0W2c-yYx8a-zpltpAHIJuFNKoZjVulv-JvrgwRdoWgl29WURTwX9aIXMJTmN7Nr0r3SgjfMjKLzjLaON8KTk5FKts/s1600/IMG_4165.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8i2Dj9qu9stixZtqw4a1NhTmKc5k2Ztd2XMQh8-rD7015M2VJJ0W2c-yYx8a-zpltpAHIJuFNKoZjVulv-JvrgwRdoWgl29WURTwX9aIXMJTmN7Nr0r3SgjfMjKLzjLaON8KTk5FKts/s400/IMG_4165.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052352452501986" /></a>Garrett Jones encourages an apparently-perturbed Pirates fan during a game at the Fan Fest stage.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GTcsGARfZJR08W7z_Dp0R5gECKLEX9yvCXuB4cCN9GrihY-XI0gqa8jsZ0Q1OwIWeJnrB5sBv3eMc2aMUirtJJ5Y2h6mTLiePigtBxjgicw-JNE_7qNvPLq67ktgx-vZ-dQ72_RZjcA/s1600/IMG_4177.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GTcsGARfZJR08W7z_Dp0R5gECKLEX9yvCXuB4cCN9GrihY-XI0gqa8jsZ0Q1OwIWeJnrB5sBv3eMc2aMUirtJJ5Y2h6mTLiePigtBxjgicw-JNE_7qNvPLq67ktgx-vZ-dQ72_RZjcA/s400/IMG_4177.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052350848925826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVCd8LB4Wht9YrYpiHsXbsFIOymMY4bxv1Ps4ULx4S2u7FaNhzxPeOKxXUMMSj1NXYAGF5_e21DM7x3gD9hoEJGSk3BJ5DUU7BMyj0sA85uGkcnERSiBcnJmYcyLUweHqkbvz9YljIWk/s1600/IMG_4199.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVCd8LB4Wht9YrYpiHsXbsFIOymMY4bxv1Ps4ULx4S2u7FaNhzxPeOKxXUMMSj1NXYAGF5_e21DM7x3gD9hoEJGSk3BJ5DUU7BMyj0sA85uGkcnERSiBcnJmYcyLUweHqkbvz9YljIWk/s400/IMG_4199.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568052350190051602" /></a>Another fan competes for a fancy baseball cap.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyzEuTtxKcxSIrkJ21cj5j8tVL5ROlBGVQ4zP_BG2mwppDln1SgalxsjIpL4hFMMBwyQoQC_yuxK5I9aPzqRhONpOhvcDfRVTLXq778jIOZvOnVOdm1D2ZfPEqcSJ7LPajapengPPy2I/s1600/IMG_4216.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyzEuTtxKcxSIrkJ21cj5j8tVL5ROlBGVQ4zP_BG2mwppDln1SgalxsjIpL4hFMMBwyQoQC_yuxK5I9aPzqRhONpOhvcDfRVTLXq778jIOZvOnVOdm1D2ZfPEqcSJ7LPajapengPPy2I/s400/IMG_4216.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051844401269346" /></a>The challenge: knock all of these cups off of this table using the air expelled from an inflated balloon. This is not a healthy shade of red.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohG-GSn6bJX9Q3-lhaj47maCuErNb2yoKnJ8BpZvsgPH-y7zibw3pA8Wp2rNsY5xj-KM35k59lOICQHzy8w79Emy5jipRo1HjGa1R5cs_VGywdDL2CIJmejo3cwG-5FFBEr86IgKpiF8/s1600/IMG_4224.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohG-GSn6bJX9Q3-lhaj47maCuErNb2yoKnJ8BpZvsgPH-y7zibw3pA8Wp2rNsY5xj-KM35k59lOICQHzy8w79Emy5jipRo1HjGa1R5cs_VGywdDL2CIJmejo3cwG-5FFBEr86IgKpiF8/s400/IMG_4224.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051837681385858" /></a>Even a balloon inflated by a professional athlete's huge lung capacity is no match for the plastic cups. A crowd of hundreds looks on.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwZCxCLZNb29wT6G6KJ5cTlnFDW8Zu6O0ZHTwOtaMDoqbye5b8B-h-FGeGB7ySPGeQz1nT_ANJP4jWh4SwPoCrWYrkbS7XLmZM0dbBdy-Gl6iqZpwdC5f-Iwu_KFfS1AtiBQq4TVsRCA/s1600/IMG_4251.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwZCxCLZNb29wT6G6KJ5cTlnFDW8Zu6O0ZHTwOtaMDoqbye5b8B-h-FGeGB7ySPGeQz1nT_ANJP4jWh4SwPoCrWYrkbS7XLmZM0dbBdy-Gl6iqZpwdC5f-Iwu_KFfS1AtiBQq4TVsRCA/s400/IMG_4251.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051829400103746" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Jones marvels at the man who finally defeats the cups. As did the rest of us. It really was a tough challenge. Or maybe that's just my asthmatic lungs talking. </span><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBd3O7BNcQh-V0jtW_fiCj1af99kFS3R9edyc_TrvKR6R4d7Mwq5qh4bY33QiO3c4UIoLdgDfdLTHKAuxElZyDy06Jx3VjSWnwDaqnW1WNsBwydx5dNt-Fe1EmCH6Z8wWs7OXClxJl3g/s1600/IMG_4261.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBd3O7BNcQh-V0jtW_fiCj1af99kFS3R9edyc_TrvKR6R4d7Mwq5qh4bY33QiO3c4UIoLdgDfdLTHKAuxElZyDy06Jx3VjSWnwDaqnW1WNsBwydx5dNt-Fe1EmCH6Z8wWs7OXClxJl3g/s1600/IMG_4261.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBd3O7BNcQh-V0jtW_fiCj1af99kFS3R9edyc_TrvKR6R4d7Mwq5qh4bY33QiO3c4UIoLdgDfdLTHKAuxElZyDy06Jx3VjSWnwDaqnW1WNsBwydx5dNt-Fe1EmCH6Z8wWs7OXClxJl3g/s400/IMG_4261.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051823750399858" /></a>Jones on the mic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNGgMU4SK89RIfrRHbaHWH7Mvbyna2e0VkBG2XZ_Qc5lqDXSRlarbVrfVoWSDgwdkhXBPh96yLTh3QJiZFNfIEE56rlLFihmJoN9bTysXkaIhs1T1EaAccwei10-SyBZFtknCq6irkUw/s1600/IMG_4269.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNGgMU4SK89RIfrRHbaHWH7Mvbyna2e0VkBG2XZ_Qc5lqDXSRlarbVrfVoWSDgwdkhXBPh96yLTh3QJiZFNfIEE56rlLFihmJoN9bTysXkaIhs1T1EaAccwei10-SyBZFtknCq6irkUw/s400/IMG_4269.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051827179824754" /></a>The next challenge: empty a box of tissues one-by-one in sixty seconds. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-EdgJkIjKu5zGb3wFV7y6wn7yCSvkQ9bjSrC7hlTImS_4ystaRKmCl913jsa2p7LIsM1IXk05CP1XhffS48ZPuwXGmXnjK840cD7OPWk7Vv2kGXPUYAfvZwlhU-PvkYSJ8xs86EpovI/s1600/IMG_4298.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-EdgJkIjKu5zGb3wFV7y6wn7yCSvkQ9bjSrC7hlTImS_4ystaRKmCl913jsa2p7LIsM1IXk05CP1XhffS48ZPuwXGmXnjK840cD7OPWk7Vv2kGXPUYAfvZwlhU-PvkYSJ8xs86EpovI/s400/IMG_4298.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051242605445378" /></a>I'm not even going to attempt to explain this challenge, but this guy once again prevailed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbVYEoj2jX2ir5EuOEHfvhIAnqaQ4kF-5-FXMmbbvoNrWYjJBiLJMhjMBC7QYq3dBkjts3VE2_QG-vSjZrDb-O8oZz7AGIo8GWMasCffgjhRjxHFkv8RqSSboJVVUhGUGBRdWObf28_4/s1600/IMG_4316.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbVYEoj2jX2ir5EuOEHfvhIAnqaQ4kF-5-FXMmbbvoNrWYjJBiLJMhjMBC7QYq3dBkjts3VE2_QG-vSjZrDb-O8oZz7AGIo8GWMasCffgjhRjxHFkv8RqSSboJVVUhGUGBRdWObf28_4/s400/IMG_4316.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051235396470242" /></a>The final challenge: keep three balloons in the air for sixty seconds. This is just not possible, in my opinion. Once the balloons collide, it's all over. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc8amRAbLv1xDFempJjf0ggkhMaO4SbnOJx0FEfgkwzCCAHhyCr-kXZmBzmd7eMtB62FRU6e-OD6jy_ddekkSWmMeDyp_EsXQcrf26iEiqd7PbhjCB6Z31GXzigOHdefy0of-t_ve8Oc/s1600/IMG_4319.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc8amRAbLv1xDFempJjf0ggkhMaO4SbnOJx0FEfgkwzCCAHhyCr-kXZmBzmd7eMtB62FRU6e-OD6jy_ddekkSWmMeDyp_EsXQcrf26iEiqd7PbhjCB6Z31GXzigOHdefy0of-t_ve8Oc/s400/IMG_4319.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051229739309906" /></a>He still did a pretty good job of avoiding the inevitable, however.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6w-ZGJMnzGDLd0j3gdoPVXlvFfSoBrOdNgbkcgiX7FHRDeDZsSw7ND3WWr_pPijQ4a3VSCako4OyLLm7Xnu62STLwEftsCemjKlOpTjh-xb3ZhoCXsa1mF8Em7Z4hXIBEi3FN8XsbPEQ/s1600/IMG_4322.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6w-ZGJMnzGDLd0j3gdoPVXlvFfSoBrOdNgbkcgiX7FHRDeDZsSw7ND3WWr_pPijQ4a3VSCako4OyLLm7Xnu62STLwEftsCemjKlOpTjh-xb3ZhoCXsa1mF8Em7Z4hXIBEi3FN8XsbPEQ/s400/IMG_4322.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051223472353298" /></a>But alas.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdBFD1Uk3ppK3F6SJiMAbSTF6eRhz1bMznF1on-rtVLIri89ljncJklo559tuIGYAjPHbMD53gXFgQXA9HPR4FbXYt94LrFD4Q1_RAAaZRj32L1T5TjiBXnXo1077dm0nWwdZaTvO3cA/s1600/IMG_4333.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdBFD1Uk3ppK3F6SJiMAbSTF6eRhz1bMznF1on-rtVLIri89ljncJklo559tuIGYAjPHbMD53gXFgQXA9HPR4FbXYt94LrFD4Q1_RAAaZRj32L1T5TjiBXnXo1077dm0nWwdZaTvO3cA/s400/IMG_4333.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568051221550394066" /></a>The line for the autographs when it was still fairly short. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjn06In0dCssQt7ubRX6pZIe73leK1E1sXv7xFdRWojeZy8KJHxu4zd6zwsL4f26h_R9VQmvuqsEnqD_rqjENJavE6eZmq6HIaxbk37D-MHzhOSnrM2zsyhIrEUFlsEqr5EZdxZ0I8TqU/s1600/IMG_4336.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjn06In0dCssQt7ubRX6pZIe73leK1E1sXv7xFdRWojeZy8KJHxu4zd6zwsL4f26h_R9VQmvuqsEnqD_rqjENJavE6eZmq6HIaxbk37D-MHzhOSnrM2zsyhIrEUFlsEqr5EZdxZ0I8TqU/s400/IMG_4336.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568050613791409698" /></a>Ross Ohlendorf looking sketchy at the start of the We Are Fam-a-Lee Feud.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5yLJwK9cD5EUXMbk-F6te4lDDC4K1R2buO5qUPgV5NxdHhTIe2zmie8RLzmGUkpCYfRsmYi3oJBVUrB1a0M2s0F0UTed0MO_Wug7d1_zRXHblYDQx65PweBbEIQZb4t9ipst22CAdqA/s1600/IMG_4364.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5yLJwK9cD5EUXMbk-F6te4lDDC4K1R2buO5qUPgV5NxdHhTIe2zmie8RLzmGUkpCYfRsmYi3oJBVUrB1a0M2s0F0UTed0MO_Wug7d1_zRXHblYDQx65PweBbEIQZb4t9ipst22CAdqA/s400/IMG_4364.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568050613846669762" /></a>Jeff Karstens picks the members of his 'family' from the crowd.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHwL8XJdTfQnigewiqleXmtf7cI_7veXmMKxoYlN65DbV8nt4TtIxKfwDBXUWiEPGt4IOC3i2k4z1_9SZZtJACuQbmF9MESSmNNNmzdXlVEhcoRfymv6MzR8JakJXI3S7YnFgT5_oXqA/s1600/IMG_4369.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64B9rQMfvpVAS8B90EyLreOPS7WASdGJOo49ZWqAfvZO5m9UT5IWSBLVG7u-8OW-dNq0MHzgbpQDETjlpB9BBAvSzibqUiZCGLO9f1HzlvH7R0dE0P_k25J3BfbxEdMtCGjcy1F6xLlc/s400/IMG_4397.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049899691138242" /></a>Ohlendorf wins (2 and 11!), and Brad Lincoln takes the stage.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3EHjL7m8kjsB0ThSUpAPNz_2_Ee69G94aanudJg7mNsnJyKIw1PpqrWrrgQ9piSJMgcqpsW7cQst_c0ap7PNGojzEPR2dFlkasxxR9wYawUWVW2rBKumdEmiOhrTB93NuW8n6mGw02k/s1600/IMG_4452.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3EHjL7m8kjsB0ThSUpAPNz_2_Ee69G94aanudJg7mNsnJyKIw1PpqrWrrgQ9piSJMgcqpsW7cQst_c0ap7PNGojzEPR2dFlkasxxR9wYawUWVW2rBKumdEmiOhrTB93NuW8n6mGw02k/s400/IMG_4452.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049897121318930" /></a>Clint Hurdle gesticulates.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDog0auDpTUxEnT3iud0jKZTWduxZ_yiKCMHjuJIH6rh6uJLrTwHbhY0F4eicoRKzoCd1EvalOz33p2zhNVxgzwF09FnHEPa7ZknOUq4LStf1f7rTsy5LmWQrQzn-Q9C9ep1jurju4wY4/s1600/IMG_4475.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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I know plenty of guys my age whose hair would run in fear from what these guys have going on up top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzCAWWS2Eh6jEl54pAVD_DWwfTyAtKwBlqByerTGtzoM90J6umY_3ScfGKeK3kJqLKe4b4SZssh2qidO1p1W-YSOoKgIRiROo80Zl3KcmQs7fK_h_Xx_tB5XbbRM3hGMLUVaNSkxjleU/s1600/IMG_4509.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzCAWWS2Eh6jEl54pAVD_DWwfTyAtKwBlqByerTGtzoM90J6umY_3ScfGKeK3kJqLKe4b4SZssh2qidO1p1W-YSOoKgIRiROo80Zl3KcmQs7fK_h_Xx_tB5XbbRM3hGMLUVaNSkxjleU/s400/IMG_4509.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049556950535954" /></a>Coonelly suddenly finds himself to be the second-best orator in the Pirates front office.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUETHr06DI3ilz-G8FmoBsqL7Bmd1kRLeO_OIhp4lbCPwNOuAwplWOq8jGsYx4SlXLtD3GpwLhd2343I8ny4q3IJWDuQ40jLkfAcADnra3pp0WhuAuj_J6j_OfBEgkxU6UNN02WMPZ4Ao/s1600/IMG_4527.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUETHr06DI3ilz-G8FmoBsqL7Bmd1kRLeO_OIhp4lbCPwNOuAwplWOq8jGsYx4SlXLtD3GpwLhd2343I8ny4q3IJWDuQ40jLkfAcADnra3pp0WhuAuj_J6j_OfBEgkxU6UNN02WMPZ4Ao/s400/IMG_4527.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049556858956946" /></a>Fam-A-Lee Feud day Two: Neil Walker and his temporary family.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4Ub4vpfpwts1qGmZt2QQ4YctdQQhUz7I9geold7yLQNG0GRFT9wf46SFHGwQVdbA1ab0ku4SQ4wwFxngH65AQCJomR2bz7r0cLB487LnGQCMGEMiN6mlEA_9yLp1101V_T8jM9cv0dQ/s1600/IMG_4576.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4Ub4vpfpwts1qGmZt2QQ4YctdQQhUz7I9geold7yLQNG0GRFT9wf46SFHGwQVdbA1ab0ku4SQ4wwFxngH65AQCJomR2bz7r0cLB487LnGQCMGEMiN6mlEA_9yLp1101V_T8jM9cv0dQ/s400/IMG_4576.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049548544234322" /></a>Jeff Karstens realizes the futility of trying to beat a Pittsburgh native at a game of Pirates trivia.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGO5nAQQ-iKHf5WGahB9LGALIzU0SOIjXfpQVTAeDifDGXz9Mz4qGj1oJyTVwNx9TGOOhHoQLamAdVFQFrPESc9KRLdkp030gUz2DxAxRf7GaTIgNS4vT2XSY9qMDZtCMavhbZOwzZ5Q/s1600/IMG_4608.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGO5nAQQ-iKHf5WGahB9LGALIzU0SOIjXfpQVTAeDifDGXz9Mz4qGj1oJyTVwNx9TGOOhHoQLamAdVFQFrPESc9KRLdkp030gUz2DxAxRf7GaTIgNS4vT2XSY9qMDZtCMavhbZOwzZ5Q/s400/IMG_4608.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049546672922098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8d-b3bzdyA_rRt5YX68yG45HIGFMqqhecAWB9YQA55z3LXLSVO8ywvree4S_9ZqjxGtGMkzy5IeEx2lyRklmVLof3d9DLfuta9XWv0iKE9Yf_hTrdIYQRd3WYvqp3ABc1t3o5fzcDoj4/s1600/IMG_4658.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 365px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8d-b3bzdyA_rRt5YX68yG45HIGFMqqhecAWB9YQA55z3LXLSVO8ywvree4S_9ZqjxGtGMkzy5IeEx2lyRklmVLof3d9DLfuta9XWv0iKE9Yf_hTrdIYQRd3WYvqp3ABc1t3o5fzcDoj4/s400/IMG_4658.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049539951014066" /></a>Evan Meek takes the stage during the Pirates Players Q&A. He is apparently very excited to do so.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9KqD6Hfu7MI2y7jInjgV7vKZ6-BwMasMOPkpEOK7qUNsBQjSLhuK3bt2pAQUNim-LxlLWUcHZ33Q0VWqpeAXQnlm9mYQbup4HdekitSHY0vO9_TgSTS69h1TK41L5APQzJhj0nYNHwE/s1600/IMG_4669.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9KqD6Hfu7MI2y7jInjgV7vKZ6-BwMasMOPkpEOK7qUNsBQjSLhuK3bt2pAQUNim-LxlLWUcHZ33Q0VWqpeAXQnlm9mYQbup4HdekitSHY0vO9_TgSTS69h1TK41L5APQzJhj0nYNHwE/s400/IMG_4669.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568049200798577714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Qm2VJd3W1HAaNJdPL7KDvG6LfZe24Y-ovxbcM6XEiOPW8z4EaowmrXREnQdiU4dp4mP2_3BS18uhKHcJ8uVEgCPChQL7kr0Od3h5vxqvwpl0ZL5fo4fa-OA4_XfvVOt7FEOi9R3oTqI/s1600/IMG_4672.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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Somewhere, Manny Ramirez gets pissed off.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr278Xkmr6BNoSgpiczvpQ9veBKwA3XdmNP9k5KFFQXZU2J-e22RjsImRj1OVRh7zmrd9uLE3IICp2eVht1S5wp5Ra5Mw_kJ5K_kG3l6Zc1Pc2tr_Dhl79bd1jM-t8JfmeG_qciN-1tJo/s1600/IMG_4866.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr278Xkmr6BNoSgpiczvpQ9veBKwA3XdmNP9k5KFFQXZU2J-e22RjsImRj1OVRh7zmrd9uLE3IICp2eVht1S5wp5Ra5Mw_kJ5K_kG3l6Zc1Pc2tr_Dhl79bd1jM-t8JfmeG_qciN-1tJo/s400/IMG_4866.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568042330590927906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBBUlnb8c80I1Aeg2wMWIr9csLr5kMG9FmjExbdw8eRIKgVC56sLnPbHFCS_LV0HTJu-zl7iJrG4oEjcUF1rkQDXgQnq5IZKSC30o7UCG6ZkZ2-zJGLu0d-70OBlofo89kJZj7PAbT_4/s1600/IMG_4909.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBBUlnb8c80I1Aeg2wMWIr9csLr5kMG9FmjExbdw8eRIKgVC56sLnPbHFCS_LV0HTJu-zl7iJrG4oEjcUF1rkQDXgQnq5IZKSC30o7UCG6ZkZ2-zJGLu0d-70OBlofo89kJZj7PAbT_4/s400/IMG_4909.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568041380361482882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCypVrvR443-nn9LOZA54ML4knseszB-c-yKaTXQHyvkIncLCkzs0H0a7dFtZwSqk-R4RgavrPD0SSM_EGJd6NraGcdzzgUe7s5TT7_FiZALcS_yQYVP7UJQdALAUfDRdT8bOjvmnBzU/s1600/IMG_4934.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCypVrvR443-nn9LOZA54ML4knseszB-c-yKaTXQHyvkIncLCkzs0H0a7dFtZwSqk-R4RgavrPD0SSM_EGJd6NraGcdzzgUe7s5TT7_FiZALcS_yQYVP7UJQdALAUfDRdT8bOjvmnBzU/s400/IMG_4934.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568041377694390882" /></a>Tabata's ink.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkS80prJmn9wyMdVtSXia3R5HvDGFTlXE5_CIKjSjSFvS8G9x8Z83ti902zttMAxgt5AGPyezne3CsYgrAILz9mazQIwbio_S3QaJhNO6m9e4myMYOletChmqBp9DyltvJC210z8vvOc/s1600/IMG_4935.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkS80prJmn9wyMdVtSXia3R5HvDGFTlXE5_CIKjSjSFvS8G9x8Z83ti902zttMAxgt5AGPyezne3CsYgrAILz9mazQIwbio_S3QaJhNO6m9e4myMYOletChmqBp9DyltvJC210z8vvOc/s400/IMG_4935.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568041372073043890" /></a>Andrew McCutchen ponders a post-baseball career. His response? "I'd probably produce Charlie Morton's music".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpA3UlKpfQWhFNmbsipyvz3i96Pkgoyju1-1yKfb3onvHbEWietF9Qx_-2HGTyY7mpELGdgEQk_UFvbn7fpuopofFcKtNnFPg0IvCY0bvkv_cuymsjflRzhPvA3MUXb1D_vLBTkUe6Iag/s1600/IMG_4938.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpA3UlKpfQWhFNmbsipyvz3i96Pkgoyju1-1yKfb3onvHbEWietF9Qx_-2HGTyY7mpELGdgEQk_UFvbn7fpuopofFcKtNnFPg0IvCY0bvkv_cuymsjflRzhPvA3MUXb1D_vLBTkUe6Iag/s400/IMG_4938.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568041369395287618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gEXZb3u3cGBRKm-B8GK5aH4r4wTKwiCVbglg1_mk18K_KMLA4zt974xwSSncRGCAzNYWASA6JIfWWH2FYcZ2WRYnh6o4zimSD2P-ani3SkHyySvgJOMFCZUoe0NKghwD077anv5qjz0/s1600/IMG_4951.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gEXZb3u3cGBRKm-B8GK5aH4r4wTKwiCVbglg1_mk18K_KMLA4zt974xwSSncRGCAzNYWASA6JIfWWH2FYcZ2WRYnh6o4zimSD2P-ani3SkHyySvgJOMFCZUoe0NKghwD077anv5qjz0/s400/IMG_4951.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568041365782707922" /></a>Players react to one of Hurdle's many funnies.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9u6YJtQeAbpzXqy14Iv0cbTvwfUeniDZf_u1jS80mpZYYkGXV_GpDZ9E9i7QOQhKcVzwpnETK9SbO9aybN94XydTrUCu7z8BlSZXr1hygE7ZButeTB0VVdeL9Y2qg5naloXwwYxXjJpQ/s1600/IMG_4975.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9u6YJtQeAbpzXqy14Iv0cbTvwfUeniDZf_u1jS80mpZYYkGXV_GpDZ9E9i7QOQhKcVzwpnETK9SbO9aybN94XydTrUCu7z8BlSZXr1hygE7ZButeTB0VVdeL9Y2qg5naloXwwYxXjJpQ/s400/IMG_4975.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568038421215247938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpI0KJ1tmEXc71f-puRmsJ1-1Rwv6OcE8Q_9cop0N5BxEKggwnzwinSWxQLSbj8Wazc1ZKp_ySoayW-n-QA2S7ux9DlUsJbQpA6qdOo-OFd_x7bPhoHP6L1fmQjqo9nzZWExBxvGPloo/s1600/IMG_4982.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpI0KJ1tmEXc71f-puRmsJ1-1Rwv6OcE8Q_9cop0N5BxEKggwnzwinSWxQLSbj8Wazc1ZKp_ySoayW-n-QA2S7ux9DlUsJbQpA6qdOo-OFd_x7bPhoHP6L1fmQjqo9nzZWExBxvGPloo/s400/IMG_4982.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568038416033970930" /></a>Tabata's favorite football team: "Black and Yellow". High fives and cheers ensued.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lMGZyOSiirFPqaDYaVFGqI8VctZhxxntD85cjmoaxdOL8xqL13rrOHin9VZ2mKzJmcuI_lUr-7P2tnst1Ux6qUrMIKc4hrqPBYHNn0_JhwFS4LXX4GQjUNWsViPUidogW4tapN6Seq4/s1600/IMG_4983.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lMGZyOSiirFPqaDYaVFGqI8VctZhxxntD85cjmoaxdOL8xqL13rrOHin9VZ2mKzJmcuI_lUr-7P2tnst1Ux6qUrMIKc4hrqPBYHNn0_JhwFS4LXX4GQjUNWsViPUidogW4tapN6Seq4/s400/IMG_4983.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568038407010153490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu6Rt2Pg4Ee5_hC_2VssunxRchOp3TgWybqKlYSd9sY0zr3uqIcQas5UqWIV4yE69r936E9fGWuUlSkukpTOR-q5GoRcDr8arhZLbERgr-PbF-BMQpMh2_34Mo05R07uCJ9ymgQD8Q7eY/s1600/IMG_4989.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu6Rt2Pg4Ee5_hC_2VssunxRchOp3TgWybqKlYSd9sY0zr3uqIcQas5UqWIV4yE69r936E9fGWuUlSkukpTOR-q5GoRcDr8arhZLbERgr-PbF-BMQpMh2_34Mo05R07uCJ9ymgQD8Q7eY/s400/IMG_4989.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568038405714808194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9UjTl8mfu0aZD_LPFOmy76CJb0nzgmmrAeNRyliaj9swTLlaUQ2hBxONUILGyKqGrGhGaHB42NGYKA0fEuO1PLv-iho4BeHob1UdeBorp-KnfWL-otshuuq5TArVtpjlyOlE-k683pw/s1600/IMG_5003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9UjTl8mfu0aZD_LPFOmy76CJb0nzgmmrAeNRyliaj9swTLlaUQ2hBxONUILGyKqGrGhGaHB42NGYKA0fEuO1PLv-iho4BeHob1UdeBorp-KnfWL-otshuuq5TArVtpjlyOlE-k683pw/s400/IMG_5003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568038402441354194" /></a>James McDonald listening to Clint Hurdle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVWm117e8H3sYx2JdexIjrxWvg6d8y2EFDVNxWBXqqkrsWdcBtXDN29LKRNbanhA14U8nt6mpxojq3fwJ5mH0w4FJ6k5XEg82UuEtpQxjg_qRGDZEG4zapIIQnHjyK_cUk-wecW453-U/s1600/IMG_5032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVWm117e8H3sYx2JdexIjrxWvg6d8y2EFDVNxWBXqqkrsWdcBtXDN29LKRNbanhA14U8nt6mpxojq3fwJ5mH0w4FJ6k5XEg82UuEtpQxjg_qRGDZEG4zapIIQnHjyK_cUk-wecW453-U/s400/IMG_5032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568037728238830290" /></a>When asked about clubhouse nicknames, McCutchen informs the crowd that he enjoys saying "DOOORRRFFFF" in response to many of Ohlendorf's comments. Ohlendorf's chagrin is evident.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilN82jaeO_kR3S_Hu0KngJ3BUcz1cfO3BmUH5hlXFeRpmzUWdEjDbx05aeIhHG2j4uU_VLFX2CFqlqPoIoqSwc9gRVkyjrUkSO4ED03Gqf7rFNPbVjauqyfNHH56uuAVgMmJhwTSCHzNE/s1600/IMG_5084.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilN82jaeO_kR3S_Hu0KngJ3BUcz1cfO3BmUH5hlXFeRpmzUWdEjDbx05aeIhHG2j4uU_VLFX2CFqlqPoIoqSwc9gRVkyjrUkSO4ED03Gqf7rFNPbVjauqyfNHH56uuAVgMmJhwTSCHzNE/s400/IMG_5084.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568037726880214818" /></a>Rocco DeMaro asks Morton, "Which Charlie are we going to see this year?" I stare at my shoes. I am sensitive to awkward moments.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbkjD5kkmxHHEq1VsX7Mbn7VrMLwIIWreQRBi_hcQrOXVBvbbag1QztQFisNP5fMEELKGxU7b7h_-65JLNsrkviqJ1FkjkIsLlRP70yuOIkag-ZZ2-1oLBDdPJgeiODQkriBQWijuq80/s1600/IMG_5091.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbkjD5kkmxHHEq1VsX7Mbn7VrMLwIIWreQRBi_hcQrOXVBvbbag1QztQFisNP5fMEELKGxU7b7h_-65JLNsrkviqJ1FkjkIsLlRP70yuOIkag-ZZ2-1oLBDdPJgeiODQkriBQWijuq80/s400/IMG_5091.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568037720905995698" /></a>Paul Maholm, everyone's favorite Pirates twitterer, responds to a question. Tony Sanchez is a close second.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaEwu_VK3elqIZPVSRjX5iCbQW99wqNBdB5PYH3Peq3gAgw24KHIHrvJhIaq1TzOQTywlLIh7EGfc8zkuL7wcbblATFSA-WW2SRRG9QgGz3NZQVhQieBCqUcVT8p4bqFeM-2mFvAd4-0/s1600/IMG_5104.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaEwu_VK3elqIZPVSRjX5iCbQW99wqNBdB5PYH3Peq3gAgw24KHIHrvJhIaq1TzOQTywlLIh7EGfc8zkuL7wcbblATFSA-WW2SRRG9QgGz3NZQVhQieBCqUcVT8p4bqFeM-2mFvAd4-0/s400/IMG_5104.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568037714852112482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwutfR6uKip2QPxJrH8sy5PW0PH84yt-uBGo53DgxO3WawMtHEsSk7UE_2LnSh_sG1d7NBYPlrquxYKsyb0vgd1BDCWyb4Ppkm_S1kvp2aRdja2IbC2dZycbZFR6Ck_V_gHEqmmctX1w/s1600/IMG_5121.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwutfR6uKip2QPxJrH8sy5PW0PH84yt-uBGo53DgxO3WawMtHEsSk7UE_2LnSh_sG1d7NBYPlrquxYKsyb0vgd1BDCWyb4Ppkm_S1kvp2aRdja2IbC2dZycbZFR6Ck_V_gHEqmmctX1w/s400/IMG_5121.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568037713903105250" /></a>The one good reason to listen to Clear Channel: Rocco DeMaro (right). It takes a special kind of personality to properly contextualize 90+ losses in a season, and he nevertheless got fired. Maybe he didn't do enough commercials trying to sell gold. 93.7 "The Fan" really should be giving DeMaro and former AA manager Matt Walbeck a radio show. I hate missed epic opportunities. </div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-67521519936455132192010-12-31T11:07:00.000-08:002010-12-31T11:38:23.194-08:00Pittsburgh Penguins Winter Classic Alumni Game Photos<div style="text-align: left;">It is almost January and baseball isn't being played anywhere on my side of the Mason-Dixon line. However, it is the distinct privilege of all Pittsburghers to have a multitude of amazing sports teams. Today we celebrated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the form of an alumni game against the Washington Capitals. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And so, closing out 2010, here are more than a few pictures from this morning's alumni game that ended in a 5-5 tie.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IQw05sD87oMp3Xy80ZIHjKNY_D8JwGk7Dpk9NuZnfbbpKpmdUrpgUkBlAB4yxr1IWcO8EwOlXyjuQg0ewz-ge4GVsbK6F-YDQjgljKXqot0Fr_oj97bqf4v2rX1W5WozHiqfpjc46Ns/s1600/IMG_2066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IQw05sD87oMp3Xy80ZIHjKNY_D8JwGk7Dpk9NuZnfbbpKpmdUrpgUkBlAB4yxr1IWcO8EwOlXyjuQg0ewz-ge4GVsbK6F-YDQjgljKXqot0Fr_oj97bqf4v2rX1W5WozHiqfpjc46Ns/s400/IMG_2066.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556931580348426562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_KuAPhnjpIAJST1-lfZRMemW4X3T7rtRGr7e41l_SWZMxxWsBHro5JKZaamxa0PrDOcsCiVnQ6GIF_HcNrxunwyyjsK3N9gzQoaVfVOGA4LiF4delU5CwdQF5BATpIlasMKUYY4CwFw/s1600/IMG_2081.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JDYA0Bz_BAOL6QkAwB7nvBhCkl4fo29ZYAPjxvq_Zfl5GatjoHRUZoN7BoOIQC5uw26g8m_02tclJ4p1uD2M6-1xH3-unl1sIbar7g616xeHNJwyZUaa3L1c_Fs8Uliod_kSsKefwDE/s400/IMG_3017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556925399520771682" /></a>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-53442176422144056562010-12-15T11:46:00.000-08:002010-12-16T09:43:03.968-08:00Pittsburgh Pirates Payroll Under Scrutiny by MLBPA?<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; ">In an article written on August 20, <a href="http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10232/1081437-100.stm">Dejan Kovacevic quoted Frank Coonelly thusly:</a></span></div></span><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>" '[In 2010], we have the capacity to add to payroll in a meaningful way....<br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>We'll be evaluating the trade market and free agency and, if we<br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>see a player or players we like, we'll be aggressive in pursuing that player' ".<br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Interpreting Coonelly's words in the aftermath of recent Pittsburgh Pirates signings raises some interesting questions. Popular opinion on starting pitcher Kevin Correia, right fielder Matt Diaz and first baseman Lyle Overbay has varied from lukewarm to good old-fashioned Pittsburgh Negative, but excitement and enthusiasm is nowhere to be found. And for good reason; no one can argue that these are the kinds of players to get excited about. While these three players can be serviceable for this ball club, none of them are the kinds of guys that any ball club would need to 'aggressively pursue'. And yet they do not come at a bargain; these three signings will cost the Pirates around 18 million dollars over the next two years. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> This has caused many fans and sportswriters to ask the question, 'Why?' Are these players indeed worth this kind of money? And with Andrew McCutchen possibly qualifying for Super Two status and resultant arbitration eligibility at the end of the 2011 season, this skepticism has indeed begun to take on a sense of urgency. Wouldn't it be better to let prospects vie for the starting positions while setting aside a good chunk of that 18 million for the extension that McCutchen needs to be offered? </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A <a href="http://communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/sports/bob-smiziks-blog/26586">recent article by The Smizik</a> about the Overbay acquisition offers an interesting perspective. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>"The Florida Marlins were censured in the past for not putting enough money into <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>payroll and it was believed at the time that both MLB and the players union also <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>closely looked at the Pirates' payroll. It's possible that the Pirates [signed Overbay] to <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>avoid being censured or penalized by the union and/or MLB".</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It is entirely possible that Bill Smizik made this up, of course. I have found no other source that mentions anything about either MLB or the players union scrutinizing the Pittsburgh Pirates' payroll for breach of the revenue sharing agreement, and history has taught us that Bill Smizik has no qualms with distorting facts to fit his views. There is always the chance that he's actually right, however. These guys are purported to have inside sources, after all. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>According to <a href="http://bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4951:mlb-avg-salary-surpasses-3m-increases-less-than-1a-from-2009&catid=30:mlb-news&Itemid=42">an article published today</a> by <a href="http://www.bizofbaseball.com/">Bizofbaseball.com</a>, the MLB Players' Union's report on the average MLB player's salary in 2010 shows the Pirates as being dead last.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>"...The Pittsburgh Pirates ranked #30 for the second year in a row, and no higher than 29th <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>in the last 3 years with an average salary of $1,140,598 or 38 percent below the league <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>average."</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>One might assume that such a finding would automatically result in scrutiny from the Players' Union, MLB or both. They would be committing quite the about-face if they were to do so, however. As recently as september 29 of 2009, Bud Selig went on record endorsing the Pirates' business practices. From <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09272/1001570-63.stm">an article written by Dejan Kovacevic for the Post-Gazette</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>" 'I understand the frustration of the Pirates' fans...But I have great confidence in Frank <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>[Coonelly], and I know that Bob Nutting is committed to building this franchise. Do I <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>believe they're on the right path? I'm very confident they are' ".</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>On behalf of the Players' Association, executive director Michael Weiner gave his approval of the Pirates' finances as recently as this past April. <a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_677229.html">From an article written by Rob Biertempfel</a> for <a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.comn/">Pittsburghlive.com</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>" 'We've been in touch with the commissioner's office and with people in the Pirates' (front <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>office) over the years about how things are going...To date, at least, we have been satisfied <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>that the new administration there understands the conditions of the basic agreement.' "</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>From this we can conclude that the MLBPA pays attention to the Pirates' business practices as it does with any other major league baseball team. While the Pirates could conceivably be spending money in order to keep on the MLBPA's good side, it would appear that Smizik is incorrect in stating that they were scrutinized in the same way as the Florida Marlins.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So what can we make of these signings? To be fair to the front office, this has been a disappointing Free Agency for mid and small-market teams. The difference between the salary of guys like Cliff Lee and Jayson Werth and our acquisitions is so immense as to dwarf the Pirates' entire payroll. At the best of times, small-market teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates rarely have the opportunity to acquire big major league talent in any position via trade free agency, and this year's crop has only exacerbated that fact. The Pirates tried to go after Jason Bartlett and JJ Hardy, but were ultimately unsuccessful.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It is my belief, however, that all these signings are indicative of a fundamental change in the Front Office's values following last season's 107 losses. All of the major events that have occurred in the Pirates organization this off-season, from firing Russell to hiring Hurdle and the subsequent signing of Diaz, Correia and Overbay, indicates a new focus on the performance of the Pirates team as it exists today. While the Front Office would be foolish to expect the Pirates to be in contention for the Pennant in 2010 (or even to finish over .500), this is the first time that the Front Office has signed free agents to fill positions despite an abundance of prospects in AAA. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Based on previous years, I would have expected the Pirates to give the 2011 starting right field and first base positions to a platoon of Garrett Jones and several prospects, of which Pearce, Bowker, Presley, Jones, and Clement are all possibilities. While it is true that none of these guys are a sure bet in the way that Alvarez, McCutchen or Tabata have been, their performances in 2010 indicate that there is definitely still at least some upside in each of those players (with the exception of Clement, in my opinion). </div><div><br /></div><div>Instead, we are going to see Matt Diaz and Lyle Overbay getting significant playing time. Overbay had a WAR of 2.4 for 2010 , whereas Diaz's was only 0.8. Even if we go by their 2009 WARs of 3.5 and 2.7, respectively, we are looking at a difference of only 6.2 wins. That's not enough to even finish with less than a hundred losses. If the Pirates start defining success in comparison to their recent seasons, all hope is in danger of being lost.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will always take a 27-year-old rookie with some upside over his 33 and 34-year-old counterpart. I watched the Pirates lose 107 games in 2010 in the hopes that they'll lose 80 in 2013 (we'll see), and I would do the same in 2011. My hope is that Huntington is planning on trading these guys in July and promoting the two prospects who do the best in AAA; I'd rather see a bunch of young guys struggle than a couple aging veterans attempt to enter the twilight of their careers gracefully. No disrespect to the veterans of this sport, but the more interesting story is the one that has yet to be told. </div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-13896149559214939782010-09-28T11:27:00.000-07:002010-09-28T11:36:07.542-07:00Mackerel Jordan Dances for Your Pleasure<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:12px;"><object width="400" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TBuj9wheHJg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TBuj9wheHJg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="344"></embed></object></span><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:12px;">If watched on repeat, it has an oddly-hypnotic effect.</span></span></div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-42031001581597044302010-09-18T13:44:00.000-07:002010-09-18T14:51:39.700-07:00Ronny Cedeno's Post-Walk Off Beat Down<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You are Ronny Cedeno. You play for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's the end of an epically-bad season, and you're playing the slightly-less-doomed Arizona Diamondbacks. It's been a turbulent season for everyone on the team, but you wear your emotions on your sleeve and the impact of such a losing streak hit you especially hard. At one point you were benched for weeks straight, essentially losing your starting job to a utility man. However, you settled down, got another chance, and capitalized. Crosby is now gone, and neither Diaz nor Ciriaco can compete with your offensive prowess. You never fulfilled the Cubs' high expectations of you while you rose through their minor system, but those days are far behind you. You rank fifth in the national leagues in terms of fielding and range for your position, and fourth in terms of assists; this is nothing to be ashamed of, expectations be damned. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recently you have solidified your position as starting short stop for 2011 and you're feeling pretty good about yourself. Your power as a batter may have dwindled this year, but your OPS has jumped from .593 to .655 and your season average is at .247, a big increase from .208 in 2009. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>On a chilly september evening, you hit a walk-off single. It's the second walk-off hit of your career, and the second of the season. Throughout the summer, you have watched so many of your peers attempt to solidify a position on the Pirates' roster and fail. You take comfort in knowing that you are one of the few exceptions. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You look towards the dugout. Twenty-five men are running in your direction, their roars of triumph going head to head with the blasts of the fireworks going off behind you. There aren't many fans in attendance tonight, but those who came out are all on their feet. They haven't had much to cheer for in the 2010 season, but for a short time the 18 losing years is gone from their minds. They are fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates, they are celebrating a win, and you gave it to them. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Your teammates grow closer and you raise your hands to your head. In time there will be hugs, but first you will be celebrated with fists. Ronny Cedeno, prepare yourself for the fisticuffs of victory. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>And now, on with the photos.</i></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7fe0yOH1Yf1Dy6esqPlmyc16CkXGTx3i6lPFT6HM9wGM3u1N0ZjEv60cRFab_WlFwpSQrpwnE3gB4g6lDblCDkHqJ7oaeXAazpDIuqzx0_uvYUyrCKxitF8sqCt4s5U2TaChRItzzDQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7fe0yOH1Yf1Dy6esqPlmyc16CkXGTx3i6lPFT6HM9wGM3u1N0ZjEv60cRFab_WlFwpSQrpwnE3gB4g6lDblCDkHqJ7oaeXAazpDIuqzx0_uvYUyrCKxitF8sqCt4s5U2TaChRItzzDQ/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518365372928059058" /></a>Brian Burres on the mound. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2h4aGhNai3RP9WYipBUofhY58wCqKQvwpMsbhWuT5FZd_0RalcBHFSouIF8syqmiUNErrbtBVHzon_skueffdNH0gBws7zLhhAiGLRpySWyHQ06TGQcvcXf7tbYM54nW3_uGgzqG5xJU/s1600/1c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2h4aGhNai3RP9WYipBUofhY58wCqKQvwpMsbhWuT5FZd_0RalcBHFSouIF8syqmiUNErrbtBVHzon_skueffdNH0gBws7zLhhAiGLRpySWyHQ06TGQcvcXf7tbYM54nW3_uGgzqG5xJU/s400/1c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518365363647277154" /></a>A bird's-eye view of the Pirates dugout.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYs5AwsHbUN-cNvEGgyCPhueqmxXOnIRWtGb4yVjd2JtE67VDPgVPZ4NZfRpiyq5b4SDhccW2EjE0rGXjd9qoIUQoEP110rC3G7ruS5hBMScV_QG_SIMZfwviYq1G3kchCJB0kBLCtXYA/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYs5AwsHbUN-cNvEGgyCPhueqmxXOnIRWtGb4yVjd2JtE67VDPgVPZ4NZfRpiyq5b4SDhccW2EjE0rGXjd9qoIUQoEP110rC3G7ruS5hBMScV_QG_SIMZfwviYq1G3kchCJB0kBLCtXYA/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518365353703332994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDN0zmHXXpxnn_yAketFnu9qBZVezLIOkSEO_KvCkjsaP3dtAG9wLzNbcgn1g6DY3zUVoOBap_kdpVvX0B_MAA1KBP_s1p23oTYabQMhsBRgWUoDFP80XXrztKjM7XJxXpEyR0Udi9SAw/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDN0zmHXXpxnn_yAketFnu9qBZVezLIOkSEO_KvCkjsaP3dtAG9wLzNbcgn1g6DY3zUVoOBap_kdpVvX0B_MAA1KBP_s1p23oTYabQMhsBRgWUoDFP80XXrztKjM7XJxXpEyR0Udi9SAw/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518365356840501618" /></a>Adam Laroche at first base once again!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZU_bybe9WxkugkjrTf6Cn2qvI6LJAYdi44mfzI4q_RRhtAN4XaLIta_ti52rOReQSjHzZYZzdhimravoK4XZq2D1Wx_efYySTT8nEMFus2ZQBaPjk6FEoN_gBIIxI4clvfs_xj5nTKUw/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 349px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZU_bybe9WxkugkjrTf6Cn2qvI6LJAYdi44mfzI4q_RRhtAN4XaLIta_ti52rOReQSjHzZYZzdhimravoK4XZq2D1Wx_efYySTT8nEMFus2ZQBaPjk6FEoN_gBIIxI4clvfs_xj5nTKUw/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518365351235534866" /></a>"The ball hit the bat, ump. It hit the bat <i>right here.</i>"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOT65SfgOPCR8cq6q8Fd6qV1mUocASe-kxF0OGX1yJ6RxpNZcfAV6mj7MtNcL1MFUCI3ogz2a45roXJ4i2otG1_EivP12cOwUMnjQknciVUCmLHFyAIXZ43X-pybSxrMM0Prpf3frm1DA/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOT65SfgOPCR8cq6q8Fd6qV1mUocASe-kxF0OGX1yJ6RxpNZcfAV6mj7MtNcL1MFUCI3ogz2a45roXJ4i2otG1_EivP12cOwUMnjQknciVUCmLHFyAIXZ43X-pybSxrMM0Prpf3frm1DA/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518364950986302498" /></a>Garrett Jones fails to field a ball. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jJRX9vKB1zNZ808KoOo_osHtAXSG86leWe-N55ebySoCsZtISFeiMjmLCbaHeSabES_fcE_SWt-l1dqhPQh-f5pAEPdGVgHfMEuiz6JjdxmXtHyotaQqdlGAWDguZah8jeof1CTVMQI/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jJRX9vKB1zNZ808KoOo_osHtAXSG86leWe-N55ebySoCsZtISFeiMjmLCbaHeSabES_fcE_SWt-l1dqhPQh-f5pAEPdGVgHfMEuiz6JjdxmXtHyotaQqdlGAWDguZah8jeof1CTVMQI/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518364944296812274" /></a>Seconds earlier...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nhcCjhKCM6VoyI6ziWiXCihDGGdJcEa4uysCCck3FD3KUabP1idM8_5twIRdQe8AFVIRAGE__E7yVaWxhHa7io8LEK-AAgD27oGDVAN0Wt5LrWx_1xAxX-unqXSzFZkJU2_H4eybBhM/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nhcCjhKCM6VoyI6ziWiXCihDGGdJcEa4uysCCck3FD3KUabP1idM8_5twIRdQe8AFVIRAGE__E7yVaWxhHa7io8LEK-AAgD27oGDVAN0Wt5LrWx_1xAxX-unqXSzFZkJU2_H4eybBhM/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518364938203311682" /></a>Tonight Walker proved that he is now officially affected by the mysterious discrepancy between the Pirates' performance at home and on the road. After going 0-14, he got two big hits tonight. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oG9tfL0Tnom6DA7CJ8wuYpPKdn4MzzY-aFX_Ag4Y-AM2OrFEpgWBsj39Ftev490SCyNmJUoZsl7WIjeHPk3E7r8ksz3S4ZMKur9_Ljn7TlzaJrJyk-hkg2zlAYgqAi2mOvto64IT7k4/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oG9tfL0Tnom6DA7CJ8wuYpPKdn4MzzY-aFX_Ag4Y-AM2OrFEpgWBsj39Ftev490SCyNmJUoZsl7WIjeHPk3E7r8ksz3S4ZMKur9_Ljn7TlzaJrJyk-hkg2zlAYgqAi2mOvto64IT7k4/s400/8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518364930480983058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFXYO2_RxFFFJ7DInn63c8-vc4OqY5DUYUFDOrkqkQPgwUO4NCNq8dMkHutqrDcROWJIXBFrE_1zJXI8j-Rs5uB6zX_Ewj_wPZ1OyHWhJIuoHJVMB7oDEtXOnL_3xjcb8VmMjNzpiqco/s1600/9.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZWrm3KirfqqOBhVVcLbZ3IJ6gCmVikig1ZDDLzdgIUXG-o0ulbamAOD1a5C4lJ6Bw_WLs2TxlRhvP73RU82RxeUAAIMmxZkhgDD6wsSNdCr91oR29pR02_u_ESWdME62ZaznJq7dwhM/s400/IMG_1004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518361975921146834" /></a>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-36064617586724082792010-09-16T22:25:00.000-07:002010-09-17T00:33:23.525-07:00Altoona Curve vs. The Trenton Thunder<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Pittsburgh Pirates' woes largely continue, and so we once again turn to our favorite alternate baseball universe in which Pittsburgh Pirates AA affiliate The Altoona Curve is battling New York Yankees affiliate the Trenton Thunder in the Eastern League Championship Series. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Just how alternate <i>is</i> this reality, you ask? Get this-The Thunder are actually the underdog in this matchup. In AA-land, the Altoona Curve swings the big stick. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If I were to compare the Curve to a major league team, I would say they are most like the San Diego Padres without the 10-game losing streak: good averages, little power, and lights-out pitching. Within their league, they have the second highest team batting average at .268, but they rank last in home runs, with a season total of 80. Their pitching staff has a .355 ERA, second lowest in their league behind the Harrisburg Senators' .351. Their WHIP is a league-lowest 1.23. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Alternate reality, indeed.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In this game, we got to see Jeff Locke, one of the starting pitchers largely responsible for this season's success. He went 7 innings, giving up only two runs on 6 hits and 2 walks. He got 8 strikeouts, and although he ran into rough spots in which he fell behind in the count and gave up hits, he managed to get out of these situations while incurring minimal damage. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dellin Betances, The Trenton Thunder's opposing pitcher, was <i>almost</i> very good. He went 5. 1 innings, got 7 strikeouts and gave up only 4 hits. In the first inning, he gave up a solo home run to Josh Harrison that foreshadowed the RBIs to come. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In the 4th inning, Betances gave up two lead-off walks to Miles Durham and Anthony Norman. Chase D'Arnaud went for a sacrifice bunt and managed to reach first when Betances threw a ball into the dirt at first baseman Marcos Vechionacci's feet. Miles Durham took this opportunity to cross home plate, and for once I found myself taking delight in another team's pitching misfortunes. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A wild pitch allowed Norman to score, and then Jordy Mercer hit a 2-RBI home run to give the Curve a comfortable 5-1 lead. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Curve relief pitcher Derek Hankins made things a little too interesting when he gave up two back-to-back home runs to make it a 5-4 ball game, but Crazy Eyes Mercer hit another home run at the bottom of the eighth and Daniel Moskos allowed no RBIs and only one hit in the top of the ninth to win the game 6-4. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The series is now tied at 1-1. Tonight's game in New Jersey was rained out and will be played tomorrow evening. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Baseball God, if you are listening (reading?), hear my prayer: I have watched a lot of bad baseball this summer, and its comedic aspects wore off long ago. Let the Altoona Curve win their first Eastern League Championship so that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for myself and for others like me who anticipate a day when Pirates baseball isn't quite so emotionally taxing. Everyone knows the Yankees (Thunder) are good; let Goliath take the fall this year. Look down upon pitchers Rudy Owens, Jeff Locke, Bryan Morris, Daniel Moskos, Justin Wilson, and Tony Watson and grant them godspeed in their journey to the majors. Amen.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And P.S.: Hector Gimenez kicks too much ass to not give him a shot at the majors.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>And now, on with the pictures....</i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5npxoago3sQVS3RMXLKwdiRVj6D6XeTFNWKqdh1bB63eDr3F0zM-StvdEo5WQV6PKXV8PJHK16c_O8khYA_DJPLebo9Q6RvbXY2TeJ8MVdz7_-1WZiN6b25wW21j4ZiDBMlK-WPHi3w/s1600/IMG_3913.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5npxoago3sQVS3RMXLKwdiRVj6D6XeTFNWKqdh1bB63eDr3F0zM-StvdEo5WQV6PKXV8PJHK16c_O8khYA_DJPLebo9Q6RvbXY2TeJ8MVdz7_-1WZiN6b25wW21j4ZiDBMlK-WPHi3w/s400/IMG_3913.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756992760359762" /></a>The Blair County Ballpark has amazing cheeseburgers. Here is one in its last few seconds on this earth.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxk7msfSY0uHlBfVVLAO5Tx08oU4YUxv1RCtmQpOnCcVGKvKSnGZSwZBz1Zsjo6FENtgyl_fSkYKtX8DfDoHzOzkcgH_WsudyKqwyWOotB5yT6n6lz4vILssOlBNEPHhNJj5lH8fXsXU/s1600/IMG_4017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxk7msfSY0uHlBfVVLAO5Tx08oU4YUxv1RCtmQpOnCcVGKvKSnGZSwZBz1Zsjo6FENtgyl_fSkYKtX8DfDoHzOzkcgH_WsudyKqwyWOotB5yT6n6lz4vILssOlBNEPHhNJj5lH8fXsXU/s400/IMG_4017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756991862133314" /></a>Jeff Locke.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rbgSQ3NyZGAWCWBdDFCM5NcfRj2Fk65nHxuQk7MVyTaEN08jQ-DFFiBiWsHBS3w9ID_UEQy9ZBYaWPmMCbTiMZA_jN2GLHI_OnlElN-Vd6dfDKpmJvq5lcs2rZrcmlviWj1tgLe83w8/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rbgSQ3NyZGAWCWBdDFCM5NcfRj2Fk65nHxuQk7MVyTaEN08jQ-DFFiBiWsHBS3w9ID_UEQy9ZBYaWPmMCbTiMZA_jN2GLHI_OnlElN-Vd6dfDKpmJvq5lcs2rZrcmlviWj1tgLe83w8/s400/IMG_4024.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756985672891746" /></a>When Locke struggles, he also exhibits undeniable crazy eyes. As seen here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimi_kbHSWq95QlF6bqk25ddp284l8a-_8Izl3yvrmKizov77zG702twnnOZ7FZpui0Gz1LFt8OPWojGk5ZsX5zZOwYNGv24_LmG1GN3c7XE1cXh-41hNF1dKlMTms1bAbl461c3UPlTg/s1600/IMG_4063.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimi_kbHSWq95QlF6bqk25ddp284l8a-_8Izl3yvrmKizov77zG702twnnOZ7FZpui0Gz1LFt8OPWojGk5ZsX5zZOwYNGv24_LmG1GN3c7XE1cXh-41hNF1dKlMTms1bAbl461c3UPlTg/s400/IMG_4063.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756981100493826" /></a>Safe at second, to D'Arnaud's dismay.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJwNqx5frnezMi5kr-phk1FAn1TZz1oJOsrA85MxzkWtvX8bUx0TCJ2-EfYIH-fM_83AetSioPr2UQK3xZpPOGurb_copRKygyjge0b1cErNo63X3On44Uz9YBU0OAmYif1x1GPWSmgM/s1600/IMG_4317.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 363px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJwNqx5frnezMi5kr-phk1FAn1TZz1oJOsrA85MxzkWtvX8bUx0TCJ2-EfYIH-fM_83AetSioPr2UQK3xZpPOGurb_copRKygyjge0b1cErNo63X3On44Uz9YBU0OAmYif1x1GPWSmgM/s400/IMG_4317.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756499761285538" /></a>And now back to Locke's crazy eyes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQKghvgUIOkFdqTxe_MigoD6inBKr3ID_B6xariSZKypApHTn_EeHti1-SNGITrnlSr_R02WFiA8fu8BzYjkdW8ZOUD_uGvQPeYWjv2SuzGSr_8aLu0ieo8fq2OQH1v8xwIQepRI86w0/s1600/IMG_4380.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQKghvgUIOkFdqTxe_MigoD6inBKr3ID_B6xariSZKypApHTn_EeHti1-SNGITrnlSr_R02WFiA8fu8BzYjkdW8ZOUD_uGvQPeYWjv2SuzGSr_8aLu0ieo8fq2OQH1v8xwIQepRI86w0/s400/IMG_4380.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756492730130354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxZrVLIe-AIzcNApXfmD3YY5QqIE0QN0SLSebsE3CfcOHwkVu7bHwtznPpSjWJQvRJYj0SLxjUSftyJvYQjPZwhdLWJ4iD9rBsDD_-2ezgXk5rZQ-VbZts2TG1IJKmXmHg4NLcKQgx_s/s1600/IMG_4385.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3y_B2NJSZbj1fJ4BSP3OkPbm-jXEt7w3dEhdobYTnjq3uXU8FaAxmZ6SB7E1OlRomJ3oxv1Hk64iG03OHsLppxCkHSvUvq9nceIl7IvbE7m1126rQ_d9PtoFtooexQi6uaa28dDHelM/s400/IMG_4494.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517756481001396242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdLvud-hO5ahDh3lAG_9EBRK9Kws2A2bxFRFWi6DbJDRVszT9y94Z22Em23v0yfCPsSc7z_bskM71juWgkZa5cQHO01ah02haj1lVJOzs8Hckb0dY0W1MtmZPlf-i0bPgHCefUCG3vC5Y/s1600/IMG_4619.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdLvud-hO5ahDh3lAG_9EBRK9Kws2A2bxFRFWi6DbJDRVszT9y94Z22Em23v0yfCPsSc7z_bskM71juWgkZa5cQHO01ah02haj1lVJOzs8Hckb0dY0W1MtmZPlf-i0bPgHCefUCG3vC5Y/s400/IMG_4619.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755906116438770" /></a>Andrew Lambo leading off first.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmoO1QiGk5zipAQxjKlT3z-xWSkpTcgr9cCOCzF7jf4slZpdgsO7GRjo4JLI7Fv1sycvKzDj6WciBkKLy9UuJvv0KRwcB54b5tJbbCZe2EnUef5GYUX4jqlTLPNF3foW4oVv7Ej1Fzd4/s1600/IMG_5176.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmoO1QiGk5zipAQxjKlT3z-xWSkpTcgr9cCOCzF7jf4slZpdgsO7GRjo4JLI7Fv1sycvKzDj6WciBkKLy9UuJvv0KRwcB54b5tJbbCZe2EnUef5GYUX4jqlTLPNF3foW4oVv7Ej1Fzd4/s400/IMG_5176.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755901794521042" /></a>Steamer mugging for my camera.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwiEpDWTuAgPaUiq99Sd_VpmfGXtG4a_e6-leO8sVoiT1F1_Obq3KVlAx_KMAO_r0u-lMZA3prxNERW9z_lgi60Nx6wLc2GAj2hJaxbz5Izg9LtvpkSfCQP_kQlMRznDq4gXuYq3Nr2o/s1600/IMG_5180.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwiEpDWTuAgPaUiq99Sd_VpmfGXtG4a_e6-leO8sVoiT1F1_Obq3KVlAx_KMAO_r0u-lMZA3prxNERW9z_lgi60Nx6wLc2GAj2hJaxbz5Izg9LtvpkSfCQP_kQlMRznDq4gXuYq3Nr2o/s400/IMG_5180.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755898779030866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJclSllcU_53nRiYyY9s83HLSpG52Dd5UK5U5dGCQtORJGLJpkT_SWGP3wwDHdxygTxrgU2eHIdJRjqi8O5-fSXgoO05X8Bnh7cYQHYQpTOaupgDEFIgSTOrxvwRogt_EE5fqo-MP685s/s1600/IMG_5183.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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And then Mercer hit his first home run of the night. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdGyL-f35Nzwh0K3KorLbYlzoc4yDDcXIKGy1sAcIlxjNdpMlzMe1I5IjGZstu4oPTp7h04qoSShRKB4sUwKpxpbYOYlS9NqCFz6K4l8xd6NVTAjLX3Oq3uxYoPOr9Lmhr7jtus6LBoM/s1600/IMG_5248.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdGyL-f35Nzwh0K3KorLbYlzoc4yDDcXIKGy1sAcIlxjNdpMlzMe1I5IjGZstu4oPTp7h04qoSShRKB4sUwKpxpbYOYlS9NqCFz6K4l8xd6NVTAjLX3Oq3uxYoPOr9Lmhr7jtus6LBoM/s400/IMG_5248.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755338785406530" /></a>Anthony Norman safe at home plate.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQdS3wSnnGUWlthTuCAJYV8TitDhlihRMLOY9uEmmJF2qxtq530DgfXoYZJlT5pa8X_Y5zgs5rcElf0eFTHX6LgrPVeaCzTLJ9bVbbCZ0wQRkbWjKTm3BZLv3m3_43n3WhdS-6D_l3aA/s1600/IMG_5311.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQdS3wSnnGUWlthTuCAJYV8TitDhlihRMLOY9uEmmJF2qxtq530DgfXoYZJlT5pa8X_Y5zgs5rcElf0eFTHX6LgrPVeaCzTLJ9bVbbCZ0wQRkbWjKTm3BZLv3m3_43n3WhdS-6D_l3aA/s400/IMG_5311.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755335367105074" /></a>Jordy Mercer is celebrated.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybqlaobkAlFAwFV0ZhB8p_R48okBzGVaAR3S6takmsHEeosE9Xlpl4W-lSn72knY_5S110AEXafNtSGDIfHRmivMv-BHraFlumo7sVtJQIhmQypBNJ50tFq2ENY0iIu5o1pa1UVliGM4/s1600/IMG_5353.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybqlaobkAlFAwFV0ZhB8p_R48okBzGVaAR3S6takmsHEeosE9Xlpl4W-lSn72knY_5S110AEXafNtSGDIfHRmivMv-BHraFlumo7sVtJQIhmQypBNJ50tFq2ENY0iIu5o1pa1UVliGM4/s400/IMG_5353.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755327891888066" /></a>Hector Gimenez warms up in the on-deck circle.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHz_NVhsMpZPhcMLtA9nqEy-5IO_iZlbhZugtgndmBUaP5j9r4keTFwC5KRTz5tOJiW1QWz08SbXtuLgJdcf8eYf-ACFHmMKwNUH2liiGi1znUmMTz8r7dNUrN0hBtvmLpF-TFmeaWmu0/s1600/IMG_5378.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHz_NVhsMpZPhcMLtA9nqEy-5IO_iZlbhZugtgndmBUaP5j9r4keTFwC5KRTz5tOJiW1QWz08SbXtuLgJdcf8eYf-ACFHmMKwNUH2liiGi1znUmMTz8r7dNUrN0hBtvmLpF-TFmeaWmu0/s400/IMG_5378.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755322309778194" /></a>This man wears a scowl worthy of envy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnY3kP_vFmYe4wQ-EEbrwUyqDKmcwzVPxpe6oSV2cCFonybekw7OS4WoJD2XCMrL6UbyPkVIQBLnmdJRq2WlF6gILZh16-rOD5rbPblyOgWW4XLwTpW1dwTwEeUXFAIQFITWJg435zfk/s1600/IMG_5705.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnY3kP_vFmYe4wQ-EEbrwUyqDKmcwzVPxpe6oSV2cCFonybekw7OS4WoJD2XCMrL6UbyPkVIQBLnmdJRq2WlF6gILZh16-rOD5rbPblyOgWW4XLwTpW1dwTwEeUXFAIQFITWJg435zfk/s400/IMG_5705.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517755319839853634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2XxOF3z5NF62LV5Q9ZsFIH9jwQlzJWy9Z_UvispnWmlnIH9o8-hWl6UW9VfaeKtRHVc_UU0-drW3fWyjyDqfRucvX8M10sMEnhD_gZouCMneTn6Cri4zsqep3UR3wirIGYRnjK_JWqs/s1600/IMG_5706.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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You wouldn't think his night had gone as well as it did based on these reactions.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGeHS-Nt0Hrx_M4BMuaZdhIW4jLJKqvJvV1Qz-K2B2RW1MF2GWclelPrad6pC7pG1plGHb6mN5utP4sqIyQEBZTk85ZfLkf2Jevn37zE3O_UdPqjvG92GOt4wucN2Ze39Yb_X5u8O0Xg/s1600/IMG_6533.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGeHS-Nt0Hrx_M4BMuaZdhIW4jLJKqvJvV1Qz-K2B2RW1MF2GWclelPrad6pC7pG1plGHb6mN5utP4sqIyQEBZTk85ZfLkf2Jevn37zE3O_UdPqjvG92GOt4wucN2Ze39Yb_X5u8O0Xg/s400/IMG_6533.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517754998248357426" /></a>Steamer entertains the crowd with a gigantic container of popcorn.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacMpW0B7Fda5y5LwHnHxgh8SSsKJxmSDF3jWQyWJTSi9F1k8QEBNXBJ4xLhFQTqPvqsWA8cHqUFLrKqavoEusTiK5wclRQ3wW87Vij6W6L-rSsB_2dFJd7af6YKUiyNFpWXkLKLHDG5Y/s1600/IMG_6545.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacMpW0B7Fda5y5LwHnHxgh8SSsKJxmSDF3jWQyWJTSi9F1k8QEBNXBJ4xLhFQTqPvqsWA8cHqUFLrKqavoEusTiK5wclRQ3wW87Vij6W6L-rSsB_2dFJd7af6YKUiyNFpWXkLKLHDG5Y/s400/IMG_6545.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517754059430187506" /></a>Here we see Steamer antagonizing the Thunder with said popcorn.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p4oMfmO8PRmzXjKVabQN2t43jLZ-hq7H4rEEjmreH_kYhuL9NO3dUO_9lcRfYc__eyRMmh8zYz3BRDGYiwuE1rZJdmL0MXWG6294tgQcpHB8AguTLRhTYpYLuEWJhevwgRDTpw-pGVo/s1600/IMG_6566.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2p4oMfmO8PRmzXjKVabQN2t43jLZ-hq7H4rEEjmreH_kYhuL9NO3dUO_9lcRfYc__eyRMmh8zYz3BRDGYiwuE1rZJdmL0MXWG6294tgQcpHB8AguTLRhTYpYLuEWJhevwgRDTpw-pGVo/s400/IMG_6566.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517754056685184722" /></a>Someone in the dugout retaliates....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacyvCj1DfS1AqJRmPqSAGJf_y5a4MhGx1D9AU2w_ZA6icHavJk89VAg3jJ7hOQA-zxAb8rZVulBaT29HdCvAP409Kjw6D8Obzk4vjJUNrHiJpFyL87v3Ya2Wr31LT8lizFbUrmwbxQEA/s1600/IMG_6602.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacyvCj1DfS1AqJRmPqSAGJf_y5a4MhGx1D9AU2w_ZA6icHavJk89VAg3jJ7hOQA-zxAb8rZVulBaT29HdCvAP409Kjw6D8Obzk4vjJUNrHiJpFyL87v3Ya2Wr31LT8lizFbUrmwbxQEA/s400/IMG_6602.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517754053903159650" /></a>And then this happens. Good aim, by the way.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2eEbgeXXfiz1iZ8gawPqBhLnTkgUKp3SxrFaTO96Y6nDq4yJEcGY6Ut3bB_Po_5R9wO9c6GNcJC43DaZY6qyx1OKRXEP2I0h1GDFJjy6vMSqy0tAkKNj6OX4rF5gYC9ibRMeU_ek-bA/s1600/IMG_6603.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2eEbgeXXfiz1iZ8gawPqBhLnTkgUKp3SxrFaTO96Y6nDq4yJEcGY6Ut3bB_Po_5R9wO9c6GNcJC43DaZY6qyx1OKRXEP2I0h1GDFJjy6vMSqy0tAkKNj6OX4rF5gYC9ibRMeU_ek-bA/s400/IMG_6603.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517754045806640018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLnQ7PrS6ep-zh-MsKTzzJHhoOgdTXE6JfXlUNep4o7kzKf4QMyOfvoQtBzdR9_X3dGbyIBReXo3Lwz9p7s1JWJCNwIdRqynu3A6lNFMx2qL5VVkn4d-QgsX56-82mgBAW9irm9p5P0Y/s1600/IMG_6605.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsSWX_Gb-fb8tAHF9o00k9sPQEg3qkPDuUtGF-6KjO4jyfMoaDzW953hdE2txqyG2tVX2bLrD6rGqx1PS3QEWY7mDEFp59X1L-tfd-8yejO1u9LMgdpPHVzFRaeLK2gLtdwDc_Mh6gvo/s400/IMG_6807.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517753404120457218" /></a>Mercer warming up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Rr14oSylMWSmv8ynVPPnm0t31YjKD4pk9yywV2u-XKk2gXuRveCP5eAXoBNY_p1RhAtiYmtbojPaYJeBUyb7QwXVdLCGyrdwUUB4PRwst9nqsJ2bvuBKpbbxccp6FInkmlrRtKEviKE/s1600/IMG_7014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Rr14oSylMWSmv8ynVPPnm0t31YjKD4pk9yywV2u-XKk2gXuRveCP5eAXoBNY_p1RhAtiYmtbojPaYJeBUyb7QwXVdLCGyrdwUUB4PRwst9nqsJ2bvuBKpbbxccp6FInkmlrRtKEviKE/s400/IMG_7014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517753397747371602" /></a>Al Tuna dances on the screen in the hopes of summoning more RBIs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxob5LyV31FYwn95972U5sbmbDuI9U7Z6ehj1uUY7bAChwOl5tjlXUXsmenW26V5nm1eHt-Nz6ZH63ivTSQm3s62VDRUSh70La4vnoYmk9OVnca72DMBfLgUfvsZljOCYYpS5HnHvOnY/s1600/IMG_7258.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoryxBogzTljHwcZHzGo-Jq4JSAGnBcTxp75cNP_nIKBQXrXpL3kZ68YsWCIO7eE9DKLiOwM1Q0jcPom1slGovyvfGmd1mUcB_ovuJdeaOTByQ5zKmgEPjSPyWavydm5yGIpZT5z4nv4/s400/IMG_8629-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517752188816545986" /></a>Tom Filer, pitching coach.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BumZ4A74aWW17XdGZZYekBGPFRFB6s2pwbd079phFmrpPUxOaYCl17Onzh3Pb7GRPsxyRaaqi6tFdm5yDRd4C29us6RKj11ADF9CJSrVikLAEVHCf5BEpdfMGWZWyHlaktW-_FwgNVw/s1600/IMG_8694.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BumZ4A74aWW17XdGZZYekBGPFRFB6s2pwbd079phFmrpPUxOaYCl17Onzh3Pb7GRPsxyRaaqi6tFdm5yDRd4C29us6RKj11ADF9CJSrVikLAEVHCf5BEpdfMGWZWyHlaktW-_FwgNVw/s400/IMG_8694.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517752183972458194" /></a>Ryan Long, hitting coach.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj214rMMB86kx6QRSkCAjlliNggFxR4qiN785d4RjTYIDRgG7ff9nVkD4IVK-V828SRMJgsLPTUvK1GvxA7qmPs-y_1k1XK3ZC5WFmIuPluwltde8qQXnIUC0t93hNaBKCt76-119cQtW8/s1600/IMG_8709.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj214rMMB86kx6QRSkCAjlliNggFxR4qiN785d4RjTYIDRgG7ff9nVkD4IVK-V828SRMJgsLPTUvK1GvxA7qmPs-y_1k1XK3ZC5WFmIuPluwltde8qQXnIUC0t93hNaBKCt76-119cQtW8/s400/IMG_8709.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517752181585468738" /></a>Filer waves goodnight.bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-8953953555949377792010-09-15T12:35:00.000-07:002010-09-15T12:51:33.281-07:00The Curve vs. the ThunderIn just a little while, I will be making the drive to Altoona to watch the Curve battle the Thunder. It is game two of a five-game series, and the Thunder narrowly took game one last night. This is no small feat, given that the Curve was facing off against Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte making a rehab stint. <div><br /></div><div>This has been a rough year to be a fan of the Pirates. Even more so than usual. Seeing the Altoona Curve win the Eastern League Championship for the first time would go a long ways towards writing a more optimistic ending for this season.</div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-76161188486963797252010-08-29T13:30:00.000-07:002010-08-30T00:31:45.470-07:00The Glory of the Altoona Curve<div style="text-align: center;"><i>8-29-10: The Altoona Curve vs. the Richmond Flying Squirrels</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In order to catch a reassuring glimpse of the Pittsburgh Pirates' future, I had to drive around 90 miles east to the city of Altoona past strangely-named towns such as Nanty Glo and Gallitzin, as well as scenic mountains and valleys, one of which afforded a beautiful view of three nuclear power plant cooling towers. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Blair County Ballpark is absolutely worth the trek. I have now been to two Altoona Curve games here, and thinking about the place stirs a kind of childlike excitement in me. PNC Park is easily the architectural jewel of Pittsburgh, but Blair County Ballpark and the roller coaster that rises above the right field wall gives it a run for its money. And their cheeseburgers are a no-contest winner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When I was a kid, my mom liked to place decorative gift-wrapped boxes in front of our house for decoration at Christmastime. People actually started stealing them, however, and my mother took to filling the boxes with used cat litter as a deterrent. Unfortunately, this is an apt metaphor for the situation that PNC Park has been stuck with for some time now. Blair County Ballpark, however, benefits from being the home of The Altoona Curve, the Pirates' AA affiliate. While the Pirates have spent 2010 solidifying our status as the worst team in major league baseball, the Curve has posted a win-loss record of 79-55 to solidify its first-place standing within its league. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The thrill of a winning atmosphere cannot be put into words. After all these years of losing in such epic fashion, it was like waking from a nightmare. And that may be hyperbolic, but not very.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Saturday's game saw the Curve winning in extra innings after a dominant pitching performance by Daniel Moskos, recently demoted from AAA. Catcher Hector Gimenez was walked to start the inning, and Miles Durham hit a two-out walk-off RBI double.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These kinds of games just don't occur in PNC Park with any kind of regularity. It is my feeling that a certain level of confidence is needed to be able to get a clutch hit such as Miles Durham's, and not to state the extremely obvious here, but the good vibes of knowing your team is performing at peak level help a batter see the ball more effectively despite having two outs at the bottom of the tenth. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In the end, failure fuels failure and success fuels success. It takes a lot of variables working in tandem to achieve a sustained flow of win, but once it happens, new possibilities present themselves. If this had been the Pirates, I would have been praying for a solo home run and not expecting to see one. However, at this game, I knew that Gimenez was going to get driven in, and everyone else in attendance knew it as well, fans and players alike. In the ensuing years, some of these guys will make it to PNC Park. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When it happens, it will be as strange as it is beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywLYDTTar3kbyTGvIPmdpMdeC9RoxkneqUIACAr0du7a5bBu2nMfK_UamII0xJZ3-TDKhJnHIsI4hSeskpI30p6rXMocGIAmMP_OnbhtDcbEUdVcaLWHJjzLRTGG1X_vYscq6YpwMgts/s1600/IMG_4186.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywLYDTTar3kbyTGvIPmdpMdeC9RoxkneqUIACAr0du7a5bBu2nMfK_UamII0xJZ3-TDKhJnHIsI4hSeskpI30p6rXMocGIAmMP_OnbhtDcbEUdVcaLWHJjzLRTGG1X_vYscq6YpwMgts/s400/IMG_4186.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511044627811240114" /></a>Jeff Locke was the starting pitcher. He gave up one run over six innings, and currently has an ERA of 2.73.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKG6XL4Yv9oNoAm_rOW2qtnddbcrLs6_uEGQLvQZaLreKifiRwwh58UQBDxBkuQ-cce86JwQyU5KDOvr8-F3nG1e2fY8BaCRTPv4rddHdZW9ea9FLks4CYdiVBPhNZLx8CkxMlUcmPS9s/s1600/IMG_4658.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKG6XL4Yv9oNoAm_rOW2qtnddbcrLs6_uEGQLvQZaLreKifiRwwh58UQBDxBkuQ-cce86JwQyU5KDOvr8-F3nG1e2fY8BaCRTPv4rddHdZW9ea9FLks4CYdiVBPhNZLx8CkxMlUcmPS9s/s400/IMG_4658.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511044618655182722" /></a>One of the many mascots featured in an Altoona Curve game. This guy's name was Mackerel Jordan.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsOXqlKZ02HchCi2nmVcRcW6jWnyf3CbI1GQRrjfm2CoI1cXAdpP2PhLEcQvc5JJgq3n2lwj8J7re13sVZxKKWbcnTrOt2b2oEf0jw2MhUYnU2Ff771ui0etyLNXXwEtYWP9oS-R4HkQ/s1600/IMG_4677.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 339px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsOXqlKZ02HchCi2nmVcRcW6jWnyf3CbI1GQRrjfm2CoI1cXAdpP2PhLEcQvc5JJgq3n2lwj8J7re13sVZxKKWbcnTrOt2b2oEf0jw2MhUYnU2Ff771ui0etyLNXXwEtYWP9oS-R4HkQ/s400/IMG_4677.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511044613146744994" /></a>Here, Mackerel eats a child.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7P2yfXHAYP2C7ypK2iCc4ahQG9v8dZ7TfvBLugSvMJ9zMa8vgVksuZzIcb3siOJR-TEYTr5VlRGH8ctN0Ik6NvewvGQVJHOBe3fqlHOwYsocO0aLPfG_ekQn_iV-zX_grGWlHEbjWhM/s1600/IMG_4715.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7P2yfXHAYP2C7ypK2iCc4ahQG9v8dZ7TfvBLugSvMJ9zMa8vgVksuZzIcb3siOJR-TEYTr5VlRGH8ctN0Ik6NvewvGQVJHOBe3fqlHOwYsocO0aLPfG_ekQn_iV-zX_grGWlHEbjWhM/s400/IMG_4715.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041810960596866" /></a>And spits out his boxer shorts.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsuBwQxKMgKC8h-qi9VdtmaCC3d7P2i7UCGvF56pPkvysg40obknpZvNxIdXxhQFrcb8tVUVkojtA-jfUUcX0YjSG46NTsGRGkjA0J3RuflSEQfiHwSlgQWLPURNangcgwJ5iQRnwKgA/s1600/IMG_5279.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsuBwQxKMgKC8h-qi9VdtmaCC3d7P2i7UCGvF56pPkvysg40obknpZvNxIdXxhQFrcb8tVUVkojtA-jfUUcX0YjSG46NTsGRGkjA0J3RuflSEQfiHwSlgQWLPURNangcgwJ5iQRnwKgA/s400/IMG_5279.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041802453140402" /></a>The Curve dugout. Witness the happy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhKVT-PNIjjCtXoyrfumTZZ5O52ar5V6bmma_j7aSPEUoChSw5ZuRN4nSq7mlYPCp0tGfgwFUVvwcbot9edgZwhtCjM1oQZH6WOu-HTEluw5Uq1EWJaCnrIJ07fe8MnEm0oql5x-mSN4/s1600/IMG_5419.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhKVT-PNIjjCtXoyrfumTZZ5O52ar5V6bmma_j7aSPEUoChSw5ZuRN4nSq7mlYPCp0tGfgwFUVvwcbot9edgZwhtCjM1oQZH6WOu-HTEluw5Uq1EWJaCnrIJ07fe8MnEm0oql5x-mSN4/s400/IMG_5419.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041800930954626" /></a>First baseman Matt Hague ties the game in the bottom of the sixth.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuz-ujcBqSp1kA0r3f8y9BujnZ6BZnAMUMYWpDB6SLI2jOCrpMHBCoUM6-zPwWK_8h45SFxH_33IIet66AQOChOljAzGw8W7C_06l10logPy_G7B_EbpofSAGm0dKsDJcxiP3-3ipLOx4/s1600/IMG_5451.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuz-ujcBqSp1kA0r3f8y9BujnZ6BZnAMUMYWpDB6SLI2jOCrpMHBCoUM6-zPwWK_8h45SFxH_33IIet66AQOChOljAzGw8W7C_06l10logPy_G7B_EbpofSAGm0dKsDJcxiP3-3ipLOx4/s400/IMG_5451.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041797220820562" /></a>Al Tuna reacts to the game-tying RBI.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UUMF4BHgMfbxho9WIyamg8yk6WrQxNZXrCnXHjrfK7igN6meERtEWRqktgO1izlemxjXCT6hU57fKBGHZbyUKWoSXO0qzP-_DYQjLNMbjwdW0bTe9yVkfuhgdD3QjH5kt7eshjA3SQ4/s1600/IMG_5578.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UUMF4BHgMfbxho9WIyamg8yk6WrQxNZXrCnXHjrfK7igN6meERtEWRqktgO1izlemxjXCT6hU57fKBGHZbyUKWoSXO0qzP-_DYQjLNMbjwdW0bTe9yVkfuhgdD3QjH5kt7eshjA3SQ4/s400/IMG_5578.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041781392019170" /></a>Relief pitcher Michael Dubee returns to the dugout. He, too, had a solid appearance, going 3 innings and allowing just one earned run.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fRLVmiDHrT3MaDuONljU6TGPKU11ZljgGWisGZj3WZ-0vIheCXbOOQYzgvsJdbn5-wyijPiuyLIHXk2IIDVfDSzWVOGWO5aVXpIARTMvmST4V08vcByR30DUMuGzxvrrXnhjirJJw5w/s1600/IMG_5702.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fRLVmiDHrT3MaDuONljU6TGPKU11ZljgGWisGZj3WZ-0vIheCXbOOQYzgvsJdbn5-wyijPiuyLIHXk2IIDVfDSzWVOGWO5aVXpIARTMvmST4V08vcByR30DUMuGzxvrrXnhjirJJw5w/s400/IMG_5702.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041140321570162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQevu4FtSMv7k4kgaa8hqfbh3C3tBqRZyQhWP6u0zr4XFiRjWVP97pMS6NF6E1UUTKPKdsUL0qIsCmfavFSTYi_p9t89jtzVlPKfSr3qTkcqi7lSDultaNHFXvtktankY0bWKL36_bYIM/s1600/IMG_5765.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQevu4FtSMv7k4kgaa8hqfbh3C3tBqRZyQhWP6u0zr4XFiRjWVP97pMS6NF6E1UUTKPKdsUL0qIsCmfavFSTYi_p9t89jtzVlPKfSr3qTkcqi7lSDultaNHFXvtktankY0bWKL36_bYIM/s400/IMG_5765.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041130429216226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtcjCBGUrSTEdVBQifUzAsMaVZlED1YW9CDcQo60HI-qm7744LtZw1Z4UnR1Y_I4kvIpr6gkxc51fJa-DVkOSqzBFYSzi65NQJ85mpn0c5S2NwtXp5FzIK6rhc-BOWX2XWnOYOjQTpAY/s1600/IMG_6005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtcjCBGUrSTEdVBQifUzAsMaVZlED1YW9CDcQo60HI-qm7744LtZw1Z4UnR1Y_I4kvIpr6gkxc51fJa-DVkOSqzBFYSzi65NQJ85mpn0c5S2NwtXp5FzIK6rhc-BOWX2XWnOYOjQTpAY/s400/IMG_6005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041119979125362" /></a>Catcher Hector Gimenez. At 28 years of age, he is a bit long in the tooth. However, assuming Doumit is gone next season and Eric Kratz starts as the Pirates' backup catcher, Gimenez is almost certainly going to make his debut at AAA. If he can maintain anything close to his .301 average in Indianapolis, I expect that he might surprise quite a few people in the organization.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJlo17GryvKnIlT5HIxfOSXadEMmXnqgH5UGJSy3TNIt2hrmwJZkbZmSb3DZq5hRFowqmQ9FYduL8fGYn3F-Rd3QP_zko_s2-3B-E654yf_Z-0R-dm59d0bmAMrTvALQfnelXVzU6btM/s1600/IMG_6122.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJlo17GryvKnIlT5HIxfOSXadEMmXnqgH5UGJSy3TNIt2hrmwJZkbZmSb3DZq5hRFowqmQ9FYduL8fGYn3F-Rd3QP_zko_s2-3B-E654yf_Z-0R-dm59d0bmAMrTvALQfnelXVzU6btM/s400/IMG_6122.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511041114722963202" /></a>Third baseman Jordy Mercer reaches first on one of two hits he earned in this game.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsP09cPjntPgR7iAz8V8x9ImagXeeUXghQrL7YJ0RwZoVXXKSttFVMAdvMcqzkwc9JjD84PAdnz2303I_pKHhNbQHJC4_rDDI7aB40QtZ2sTTf2ne7ekG8ibIdOX3OLaopF8dRehvQSY/s1600/IMG_6137.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOn_KiliDVBOf5CbMsNexiBbdTcPgpQnt_ZB7N4jWgvT1YdmQdxD4-of5ub5HGJuErgeSFLPid2NdSkK4hIrj_9aSvetjfWYMCN2NK0_w7pjVTiW_3tjF-zxGvOF5ajVJLW74-jvR60PY/s400/IMG_7614.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510932484230469746" /></a>Godspeed on your journey to the majors. I could get used to these reprieves from shame.bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-1330657767246920392010-08-29T12:17:00.000-07:002010-08-29T12:29:15.900-07:00A Reprieve from Despair: The Altoona Curve<div style="text-align: center;">The Pittsburgh Pirates-Milwaukee Brewers game currently being played is truly godawful. Rarely does one see futility illustrated in such colorful detail. I feel like when I was a little kid on the playground, and an older bully would grab me, take me down and grab the back of my neck, ultimately forcing me to look at a dead rat mere inches from my face. Having little choice, I took a good long look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a choice now, but still I look because as it happens I am a big fan of nostalgia. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, last night I was lucky enough to see the Altoona Curve vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels game. And guess what? Altoona won. Soon there will be pictures fresh from an alternate dimension wherein a baseball team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates is number one in its league by a healthy margin. And there are teams with names like The Flying Squirrels. </div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-10120383371114426582010-08-25T22:52:00.000-07:002010-08-25T23:09:47.522-07:00The Multi-Pirate Flying Body Bump of Success<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><i>8-26-10: vs. the St. Louis Cardinals</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjge8edaiopq3opZ4WKBKgp-I4kc7etLi1MSPi9DKhWhGSquFXozFBGskE4GsXzdQ6VCH0rLZs_IZ4SaXen6bpOzTOwT_WoNJVl8ofRPI-WLSSudhtvjvYnPXNpkRJGMmVNFyu8CefaTOs/s1600/IMG_1007+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjge8edaiopq3opZ4WKBKgp-I4kc7etLi1MSPi9DKhWhGSquFXozFBGskE4GsXzdQ6VCH0rLZs_IZ4SaXen6bpOzTOwT_WoNJVl8ofRPI-WLSSudhtvjvYnPXNpkRJGMmVNFyu8CefaTOs/s400/IMG_1007+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509593016119824898" /></a>The discerning eye will notice that these photos are actually from Tuesday's win. No matter, however, because they are miraculously still applicable: Tonight, Wednesday the 25th, we beat the St. Louis Cardinals yet again. That's right-the Pittsburgh Pirates have won two in a row. And three out of four. And beat a team that is second-place in the National League Central. You're welcome, Cincinnati. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQFVqSm_ZvI1gtAZH2WDPrGa1rJR0uNnu94KK-hFpkFmYUB-hkVVjMiYGPoKe7G6fIWheMXV7Gox1iNht9LzdCf1rrIs-jfGzfRpdenMB3TSbcAti9hlG7E0uYblARZugGxjJFXoow5Q/s1600/IMG_1008+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQFVqSm_ZvI1gtAZH2WDPrGa1rJR0uNnu94KK-hFpkFmYUB-hkVVjMiYGPoKe7G6fIWheMXV7Gox1iNht9LzdCf1rrIs-jfGzfRpdenMB3TSbcAti9hlG7E0uYblARZugGxjJFXoow5Q/s400/IMG_1008+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509593013824361746" /></a>I will post pictures from the deliciously fantastic game I just saw tomorrow. Right now, however, enjoy watching (from left) Jose Tabata, Andrew McCutchen, Ronny Cedeno, Delwyn Young and Neil Walker in a moment of genuine happiness. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0thlUgWZixOZxtHDNH4mnpU9XYNAf7qkCo4Rnd7NT2LYipgMc4WVNUb7QXRs9OwhZ6o8lpbsR5vxX4gaUTW5AMsW0x9J8cqS-tdtzJq5G99056vD6E0eb_gcCtJWElOqwgOzbPrA75bY/s1600/IMG_1009+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0thlUgWZixOZxtHDNH4mnpU9XYNAf7qkCo4Rnd7NT2LYipgMc4WVNUb7QXRs9OwhZ6o8lpbsR5vxX4gaUTW5AMsW0x9J8cqS-tdtzJq5G99056vD6E0eb_gcCtJWElOqwgOzbPrA75bY/s400/IMG_1009+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509593010450841282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFFdyJk1ir3j3ON6v0IkyB6OJ7_hzNwCbyv6baMJWi6Bs39UIUtYGniEjlbYr86YOmK_KmEerj0-exh7VXIkmjZdbC6LJNO4HC3VRmyDgncpI2s-Ba1IUoeg7bfMFwpvN4QOOvtItw9E/s1600/IMG_1010+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL35fMqzm51B8rV9-GyKDcQpRAB4IKZWDeYdpazdrImww1dc0EaDBdQY3UWJZYwvE_1kqEVVxJadoxy-bHETH6WUxmPxm9Pa7XxolUCW1XV4RRJSlHkNCzl3JJMbdmIrrke3bPBu0AQwE/s400/IMG_1024+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509592630228686338" /></a>As for tonight's game: Daniel McCutchen was great. Neil Walker was great. Evan Meek was great. Joel Hanrahan was great. Even Ryan Doumit went two for three. Wouldn't it be nice to end the season on a high note? It wouldn't take much; something as simple as Andrew McCutchen getting hot, which we've been anticipating all season, could make a sizable difference. The pieces are in place: we have two new coaches, a bullpen that Chris Resop should be able to add some stability to, a bunch of rookies who should be feeling more comfortable behind the plate, and...improved starting pitching? I just tried to re-phrase that about three times in a way that makes it sound more plausible, but I'm going to have to resort to the question mark. Nevertheless, Daniel McCutchen deserves another start from this, and there's always the chance that Charlie Morton could come back and pull a Neil Walker....bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-60018428593198738702010-08-25T14:56:00.000-07:002010-08-25T15:22:27.088-07:00Score One for the Spoilers<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>8-24-10: vs. the St Louis Cardinals</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyjecRJJ1X-SyfDCCOp8JSAO9XROGuWF_Yf7dqKZiHQKAgvbJmL3dV-2_vfXaqPJ0wWyzA0wjTt8M36cH9BH0wx43h-3phR4b1K8ktnn9PLy4Te8qh9814aSxB0PSnq-MmMgcc_JcNMQ/s1600/IMG_5389+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyjecRJJ1X-SyfDCCOp8JSAO9XROGuWF_Yf7dqKZiHQKAgvbJmL3dV-2_vfXaqPJ0wWyzA0wjTt8M36cH9BH0wx43h-3phR4b1K8ktnn9PLy4Te8qh9814aSxB0PSnq-MmMgcc_JcNMQ/s400/IMG_5389+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509471634775493570" /></a><div>I like to think I am one of the more optimistic Pirates fans out there. I enjoy going to the games, I trust the management, I think J.R. is a good manager, and I see a bright future for this franchise. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>That being said, I absolutely did not expect to record a win tonight. Against Adam Wainwright? With his ERA of 2.0 something entering this game? Going for his eighteenth win? And with Paul Maholm on the mound, to whom August has been anything but kind? I was bracing myself for a one-hit shutout. It rarely feels so good to be so wrong. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The first inning made it appear that my fears were going to be justified. Paul Maholm got two outs before giving up a 2-rbi home run to Holliday on an 0-2 pitch. It was a situation all too familiar for the Pirates this season: a good beginning that suddenly falls apart.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>But not tonight! Neil Walker and Jose Tabata continue to make me wonder what we would have done without them this season. I shudder at the thought. Jose Tabata continues to prove that he can put wood on any pitch, regardless of their nearness to a Cy Young award. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I can't wait to see what this guy does next year; his ability to see the ball is already so unbelievably good. If he ever develops serious power, we have ourselves a true star. I was about to type that he's like Andrew McCutchen v. 2.0, but that's a whole negative can of worms I'm not going to get into. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Evan Meek also turned in his second consecutive high-pressure performance that nevertheless teetered on catastrophe. I was actually praying to God that he didn't blow the save...what a nightmare loss that would have been. Fortunately, despite misplaying a grounder, Holliday hit an infield pop-up and he proceeded to get Felipe Lopez to pop out to Ronny Cedeno. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Usually when a Pittsburgh Pirates game leaves me numb with disbelief, it's a bad thing. Tonight was a welcome exception. One final note: it is my belief that the sixth inning gave us a glimpse into a beautiful feature. McCutchen hitting a double, following by Tabata's 1-RBI triple and Neil Walker's 1-rbi double is going to become more and more frequent one of these days. Let it be as soon as next year.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2d2dSEFSDV7ul9GEEb8PW6__7g8BbCTIaXinE0hcVPPHoXz1NFaqwXNUEFHA7BuwUD_Hh0JEthkZevR3xwFk4XU99ERdPt3tZDnbnlkn6kbZ3E3q_7i3Rtkg6qcJEczmoCJ1PGcJyTa8/s1600/IMG_8272+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2d2dSEFSDV7ul9GEEb8PW6__7g8BbCTIaXinE0hcVPPHoXz1NFaqwXNUEFHA7BuwUD_Hh0JEthkZevR3xwFk4XU99ERdPt3tZDnbnlkn6kbZ3E3q_7i3Rtkg6qcJEczmoCJ1PGcJyTa8/s400/IMG_8272+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509470241158623890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyEkG_PR_FRLPseTF-g-uBERKmMbrqY0fXTmBs6X8rfD7zvSmrKy3APP06iSMQolDugIhGrvIrFGQRJ9Z8TB_IwfnvSQ3cDMsIwpckL5WOyiL583FZhT9fQfJnDOCHE1V6K8nD-n1jJU/s1600/IMG_8760+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-oyoxsttKVMYjgKL42XuKGm8z5hUbIThxvRNIz1LM_dtZrWkASg1jYbsnU8v3oUh-wIp7rlrbAbZ3zXVq_4bwgaKQ-k-M9pLW9yzK8_FFycvr6QcLdD4l9I8kKj-XLzOdwj_HBbSIIk/s400/IMG_9561+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509470224279341794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVIlszgwHkUk9ytsF5Li0G2jCNKFH_H6y5r7ipkSH6_WmxDog8e39Iqy2BJ5kpIQjirvItIIKuTDNZUJ90yEhe-ZiR5_J_32chQRX7zcp-GzuL-5cqw_WsSbU3U5n1GLQC8KR6bI24tHk/s1600/IMG_9568+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVIlszgwHkUk9ytsF5Li0G2jCNKFH_H6y5r7ipkSH6_WmxDog8e39Iqy2BJ5kpIQjirvItIIKuTDNZUJ90yEhe-ZiR5_J_32chQRX7zcp-GzuL-5cqw_WsSbU3U5n1GLQC8KR6bI24tHk/s400/IMG_9568+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509470213568147986" /></a>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-21758452427059628602010-08-24T13:07:00.000-07:002010-08-24T15:21:55.321-07:00In a Past Life, Ross Ohlendorf Did Very Bad Things<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">8-23-10: vs the St. Louis Cardinals</span></i></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifuqv24K2J-YeU0HSB1DBXKcg0vxO-vekPYvuIsA7YEDk55DWofRfsXVUz-KBrQQAtioZB7r4cTLenDkUT_nT77zoE8lOEkupRYmfM2MaqU3qoxTUKwa4AKE3QOdDdOquN4oNs0yrL5U/s1600/IMG_1678.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifuqv24K2J-YeU0HSB1DBXKcg0vxO-vekPYvuIsA7YEDk55DWofRfsXVUz-KBrQQAtioZB7r4cTLenDkUT_nT77zoE8lOEkupRYmfM2MaqU3qoxTUKwa4AKE3QOdDdOquN4oNs0yrL5U/s400/IMG_1678.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077753357569234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The Pitcher's Mound pre-game: so beautiful, so perfect, betraying none of the catastrophe about to unfold upon and all around it.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_1CJ9S0R3t9iycpJCxwA-n86ZPK8pki1H_u7YMH1ayXg6IsWRooBLHP0OXUfgP0LCDqxSZo0Lvd-aA32nr0PfmU9aG3uDHP_-_OLFhsVnJOybNRKregXHuuHJ8rXNrUdHcDie_cVKrw/s1600/IMG_1680.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_1CJ9S0R3t9iycpJCxwA-n86ZPK8pki1H_u7YMH1ayXg6IsWRooBLHP0OXUfgP0LCDqxSZo0Lvd-aA32nr0PfmU9aG3uDHP_-_OLFhsVnJOybNRKregXHuuHJ8rXNrUdHcDie_cVKrw/s400/IMG_1680.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077753585269522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The sky, on the other hand....</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9IjLwIiBykUlYsaqC_ls47frQ6wyAWuGPsLDD9OjHhdkp3KCkZ-vmeZtEvI8QRpDLeSOtCL4DsLpjOcQ1T5vXd13nSppz4KkcXJU_ckYPZQJKKOJ6Z3v2LMx08JxE8pFo9dzoBVv2O0/s1600/IMG_1791.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9IjLwIiBykUlYsaqC_ls47frQ6wyAWuGPsLDD9OjHhdkp3KCkZ-vmeZtEvI8QRpDLeSOtCL4DsLpjOcQ1T5vXd13nSppz4KkcXJU_ckYPZQJKKOJ6Z3v2LMx08JxE8pFo9dzoBVv2O0/s400/IMG_1791.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077741903596194" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Last night, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf faced two batters before being taken out of the game due to right shoulder soreness. Video posted by Dejan Kovacevic showed a clearly-spooked Ohlendorf discussing the injury, a first in his career, and the fact that he had no idea what was wrong or how serious it was. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Around forty minutes ago, Dejan Kovacevic posted a <a href="http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/sports-town/pbc-blog/104512-ohlendorf-thinks-his-season-over">video interview</a> of Ohlendorf stating that his season might be over. He has been diagnosed with a strained lat muscle behind his right shoulder, which is of course very serious for a pitcher and requires enough rest that the best case scenario has him returning for one or two starts at the very most by the end of this season. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Let's look at a timeline chronicling the major events of Ross Ohlendorf's season thus far.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-March: Ross Ohlendorf's spring training goes poorly, posting an 0-3 record with a <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>9.61 ERA over 6 games. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-April: Ohlendorf makes his season debut on the 7th against the Dodgers. He lasts five <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>innings, giving up 4 hits for 2 earned runs. He gets a no-decision.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>After this appearance, Ohlendorf goes on the DL-15 for back spasms. He doesn't <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>make another start until May 10th.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-May: Ohlendorf is activated off the disabled list and struggles for most of the month. He <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> earns three losses and two no decisions, logging an ERA of 4.39 for the month. It is <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>worth noting, however, that his start on May 31st is very good, with Ohlendorf <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>going 7 innings with only one earned run. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-June: Things go further downhill for Ohlendorf, who earns an additional 3 loses this <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>month to bring his total to 0-6. His ERA for this balloons to 5.59. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-July: On the second, Ohlendorf records his first and only win of the season. He goes 7 <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> innings, giving up no runs on 5 hits and earning 8 strikeouts. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> This was the month where Ohlendorf's extremely bad luck began to surface. He had <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>an era of 2.86 for the month despite one truly bad start on July 17th against the <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Houston Astros wherein he lasted only 1.1 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 5 hits. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Despite the low ERA, Ohlendorf accumulated another two losses this month. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> On July 28th, in a start against the Rockies, Ohlendorf lasts only two innings before <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>getting hit on the side of the head by a line drive. He leaves the game, but <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>miraculously avoids going on the DL.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-August: Ohlendorf settles down and becomes perhaps the best pitcher in the Pirates <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>bullpen, posting an era of 3.16 for the month. He gets hit in the leg by a line drive <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>on August second, but shakes it off and continues to pitch.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Around the middle of the month, articles start appearing documenting Ohlendorf's <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>horrendous luck. The fact that he is at one point 1-11 with an era of 3.77 manages <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>to get some recognition, and unfortunately this would appear to be the only justice <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ohlendorf finds in this season.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>On the 23rd, Ohlendorf faces two batters before leaving the game due to <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>discomfort in his right shoulder.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And here we are. In a home stand that has seen Zach Duke be fortunate enough to pitch on Opposite Day and everyone else turn in very bad starts, one of the very few solid performers of the season is now potentially shut down for the rest of it. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It might not be out of the question to bring in a witch doctor.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfPS5HieBSRrIi-bRGj-Te4THbulNymhcW6yL7x3kPmc6dt9GlYGmj8KM7qrtmwSNG1NWxFxuKXHDikgWWbJR3bo5BXNQ_p7IPb3xcSBweLpEO7C7vOSzUoYAPHfgupp2dSaZtuSk4h0/s1600/IMG_1857.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfPS5HieBSRrIi-bRGj-Te4THbulNymhcW6yL7x3kPmc6dt9GlYGmj8KM7qrtmwSNG1NWxFxuKXHDikgWWbJR3bo5BXNQ_p7IPb3xcSBweLpEO7C7vOSzUoYAPHfgupp2dSaZtuSk4h0/s400/IMG_1857.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077737348585410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14KJkJNUjYVXmzP0SpwA0aBEhDAXDUqSG-TnHZrUPZxSAJHRSI8XnMa3CoJGK0GVeiqmAA-jbyDp_nGws4hkApkxnqUm4jopmCZndtb8SJN4z47cZGKUzZ4d_LuW9kFt_jxYC1mqnecA/s1600/IMG_1863.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14KJkJNUjYVXmzP0SpwA0aBEhDAXDUqSG-TnHZrUPZxSAJHRSI8XnMa3CoJGK0GVeiqmAA-jbyDp_nGws4hkApkxnqUm4jopmCZndtb8SJN4z47cZGKUzZ4d_LuW9kFt_jxYC1mqnecA/s400/IMG_1863.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077539557703794" /></a>After having gone through the photos, this is the first indication I have of Ohlendorf visibly experiencing discomfort in his shoulder.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrSaSXFYFvWgbh2FI80yCJpIfi1e0cyxamYUCEg1ZoZp9R3rrw7uL26GvfSJtFQWCevZBpyrfh_ju8hJ2uHtwBGhD9e3OJYX0uFTydIx-wgJwGhEgEOhaSymHpAHlTaXw75zL_wZpZcA/s1600/IMG_1865.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrSaSXFYFvWgbh2FI80yCJpIfi1e0cyxamYUCEg1ZoZp9R3rrw7uL26GvfSJtFQWCevZBpyrfh_ju8hJ2uHtwBGhD9e3OJYX0uFTydIx-wgJwGhEgEOhaSymHpAHlTaXw75zL_wZpZcA/s400/IMG_1865.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077520431414242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_J08p3k4wlcbbDUYJIwDAJzcMScnLMfc2e_SSTgcVpkVaEsuKbNgcBu7wbRKm0RSj7z-qQHJQR08UEEADMzkTe1uhZgtNHrlGIbTanWv5fIuHjtjOSRYxk2yHImII1w5tzxqjcmv8pE/s1600/IMG_1900.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_J08p3k4wlcbbDUYJIwDAJzcMScnLMfc2e_SSTgcVpkVaEsuKbNgcBu7wbRKm0RSj7z-qQHJQR08UEEADMzkTe1uhZgtNHrlGIbTanWv5fIuHjtjOSRYxk2yHImII1w5tzxqjcmv8pE/s400/IMG_1900.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077513402638226" /></a>Skip Schumaker, just one of the many Cardinals baserunners tonight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4k-0_sBOAY7-DFZIZj-v74X1bpBa1VpOMI2yp_cv35UXbxa-M0WsG2LHvJkVK-fa_d-SJhP0V2yvdNRNdlNS0J7wn-KBZ4p5mffLgJ3bLKdqQVMBirsaD5JuAat6FwgOGKiXsxvAOZMg/s1600/IMG_1926.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4k-0_sBOAY7-DFZIZj-v74X1bpBa1VpOMI2yp_cv35UXbxa-M0WsG2LHvJkVK-fa_d-SJhP0V2yvdNRNdlNS0J7wn-KBZ4p5mffLgJ3bLKdqQVMBirsaD5JuAat6FwgOGKiXsxvAOZMg/s400/IMG_1926.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077509857692850" /></a>Ohlendorf sends a mental distress signal to John Russell.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_kKbXSnRc_HdsrDlOrBhohANXpjEmO83d6h1IsLHQw69XdbHGSlFmAo_T5ttOIQ6FfsMvs-PcdpjZrcoaR4Rsj0PDw8VRQzmOxEQnzDN6d5xxPs7YkrKRl1wTt0KWslNb4V6wFzuzac/s1600/IMG_1942.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iZPGS0JwzGHLLQKYLfduIQnwydL7ndyx6aoWEboaHlBZPV0BORGtukoU6y9XVSVsqt1FNWOzdg56FGQAoyRW5nS-fuN4-9c25B0sqVi9rB32NAm7wQSwq4bsE6QZl7snUkROI8Hst0s/s400/IMG_1977.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077114333301714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rH23hTw5inUKwz685CXzoqj_UWHDBOTgYDT7vt2_JQ3Ep7rFDvccqEjUANqg-Q24R9ymsq0kahlFJlia7VkLrl-mHVeV8H8YpGR6lZ4VZwTVGP79H1JhccoUA8mIXcJaF_VFhlZMhdw/s1600/IMG_2003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rH23hTw5inUKwz685CXzoqj_UWHDBOTgYDT7vt2_JQ3Ep7rFDvccqEjUANqg-Q24R9ymsq0kahlFJlia7VkLrl-mHVeV8H8YpGR6lZ4VZwTVGP79H1JhccoUA8mIXcJaF_VFhlZMhdw/s400/IMG_2003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077114294228002" /></a>This might very well be the last photo I get to post of Ohlendorf in PNC Park this season. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-s5oWmxmiU4pe3NLuWvm4telAuCQeNuEStsyjaTnJmDS68GlADgzz7MRMec695NsYaOk6_P7OygBH9Kg7QBeMZ5ToWJitG_8rzFWQRX34zbMYXEhXqpp0IRYM3gtgpLXxFap1o3AHcY/s1600/IMG_2031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-s5oWmxmiU4pe3NLuWvm4telAuCQeNuEStsyjaTnJmDS68GlADgzz7MRMec695NsYaOk6_P7OygBH9Kg7QBeMZ5ToWJitG_8rzFWQRX34zbMYXEhXqpp0IRYM3gtgpLXxFap1o3AHcY/s400/IMG_2031.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077109960067138" /></a>Bad night in the Pirates Bullpen: Sean Gallagher makes his way onto the diamond. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5tdV8Z1XpqHo9ZNSCCUqYlkAMC4EArbCyj7FGALfFj-fPmQ1O4XjBFzqi_QfbtitiMtD3Y_9Uv6l1JszHxb01pobtoI5r0cR0om08PCfI_SgmvIFFf1bwv2eaySjAWY8IwgIMovWVbQ/s1600/IMG_2622.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 341px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5tdV8Z1XpqHo9ZNSCCUqYlkAMC4EArbCyj7FGALfFj-fPmQ1O4XjBFzqi_QfbtitiMtD3Y_9Uv6l1JszHxb01pobtoI5r0cR0om08PCfI_SgmvIFFf1bwv2eaySjAWY8IwgIMovWVbQ/s400/IMG_2622.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509077106523596786" /></a>New pitching coach Ray Searage leaves the pitching mound after Gallagher gives up a 3-rbi home run on his first pitch. I'd love to know the origin of that smile.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpU_ZKISTdpUqXNMpKqlBeG6SqhALfB-R1tSA2gi6CJ2OvM4B4feQYFO_eBz34YSn8XgadK7CfcApqkjPmZdh3E_XsuAxSrhJVNYqwANwptNKEuMIH2kVyoBVlzachR2PLmIWdd2TVftA/s1600/IMG_2630.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpU_ZKISTdpUqXNMpKqlBeG6SqhALfB-R1tSA2gi6CJ2OvM4B4feQYFO_eBz34YSn8XgadK7CfcApqkjPmZdh3E_XsuAxSrhJVNYqwANwptNKEuMIH2kVyoBVlzachR2PLmIWdd2TVftA/s400/IMG_2630.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509076855166936754" /></a>Gallagher appreciates the humor in it all?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkqqK_bmzXA81Yp7MeoDq734c-uX-hFER0c_YWBAL6tyTgqy2V0dp_Viq60GHJJ9XZEzAU1I8L69w_3bIk5jkevI1keCMNoA8enzPRW7NQKsILcb3hwfFtIMp69qTbtvcvxq77jcwFf4/s1600/IMG_2636.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkqqK_bmzXA81Yp7MeoDq734c-uX-hFER0c_YWBAL6tyTgqy2V0dp_Viq60GHJJ9XZEzAU1I8L69w_3bIk5jkevI1keCMNoA8enzPRW7NQKsILcb3hwfFtIMp69qTbtvcvxq77jcwFf4/s400/IMG_2636.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509076853410872914" /></a>Actually...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6D_4uI5l_TgPwbN8Sldh3mex2Wfii6QdK5NFtyIemMjqmaRuJNa9btolNZ0cArJgY7fG9fXeX5lyyy1QsOFFqkh1-SHA3UknFZB7J_RLydOi7zqo2wuPM53EFs-OyhmAFWfvupaQ6AE/s1600/IMG_2639.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6D_4uI5l_TgPwbN8Sldh3mex2Wfii6QdK5NFtyIemMjqmaRuJNa9btolNZ0cArJgY7fG9fXeX5lyyy1QsOFFqkh1-SHA3UknFZB7J_RLydOi7zqo2wuPM53EFs-OyhmAFWfvupaQ6AE/s400/IMG_2639.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509076847560843154" /></a>probably not.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7JsqH1yUjVYc2YZNpDYGDLvnF-KJZn0INIVJCBEuvTroyW4-qlBlODUh-_rp9nRt4LXVA8WlcPHcEgJ371flQ74-ydxrkA8AdkquWFgWID-BmZqctg4VaqQh1FxOcZmNRReWFY8bZdM/s1600/IMG_2722.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDX1UfSF_guLmeGLcLrn27ZdX35e14kIUcKfIs0wvK-nbawdwOw3sKZox5tEwSBEgAo9b9u6FB69Gsqk6YpcUZzD4lq4wDxAq4Ri9WnQhf-qlfJmvZey1fnRTo5kQmGTuUHz6F5WUltA/s400/IMG_3609.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509074726703702930" /></a>And then Chan Ho Park came in, demonstrating just how greatly he is currently struggling in relief. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjI55VxXNjRUw0EWbOBMOyuhDpcuK6x1cSvQb7Y5mvQ55Bo4rzoHszUPGE1EJcr6PyKjjoNW4Ohyphenhyphen2W0lBr2ToarS3GFfMCUPrKHmBT7n8gmZD9KTmrKxybaFeSpZm0rqmI530EPZz4DMU/s1600/IMG_3644.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjI55VxXNjRUw0EWbOBMOyuhDpcuK6x1cSvQb7Y5mvQ55Bo4rzoHszUPGE1EJcr6PyKjjoNW4Ohyphenhyphen2W0lBr2ToarS3GFfMCUPrKHmBT7n8gmZD9KTmrKxybaFeSpZm0rqmI530EPZz4DMU/s400/IMG_3644.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509074722610995154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU46S80MtxSY8FOlROb-1UIfR2w_ZbEyOeaJpbnhgZTJcuXNmtaBoI3ykeujKegwNlWkMYmv4osczMgCffq89SIvvkOoUn7tO4L3P4TWWOv_fbiCk2-COHS9c5n-FgxFESZ3Zj5g4ZPBU/s1600/IMG_3654.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFVyYmDEDCqeEEXPrAMMiGHx9zypOycVzSwk7d_mgW3ZK9QcVBxQiOOq-DoScQUaFmvriQekMS1VDlNLM-Ukca_J3WXLdwTx2OmrB18wc3T18zWhE0sojJdQgvSO-VkgfAxZyn276jo8/s400/IMG_3739.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073919526365746" /></a>He pitched two innings. The second inning was notable for being the first time he has not allowed a run in an inning since becoming a Pirate.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREWyIL96vKQvkMgr9EyPAHeF6THSdKtlfF642qbCFXSc9SvpoCMWoMQ6Ievhu06OrXy3eDLgMmbS41abf6NdSlL1-1islhHvUdY18jXxbwddLAlZPOxGmzKSK4MIeuit9G8PQ0c0OHA0/s1600/IMG_3750.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 193px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREWyIL96vKQvkMgr9EyPAHeF6THSdKtlfF642qbCFXSc9SvpoCMWoMQ6Ievhu06OrXy3eDLgMmbS41abf6NdSlL1-1islhHvUdY18jXxbwddLAlZPOxGmzKSK4MIeuit9G8PQ0c0OHA0/s400/IMG_3750.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073916406551170" /></a>Kyle Lohse had a good game, going 5.1 innings with two earned runs on six hits despite his 6.42 ERA.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpV8zkKDUFqH0Z2ReFfZomcm_jLV3k9pld2CEBsS7ydcCNEOVt6-AvH02I2SA6pq3RMlGNvl3LC5JHZBAdIDutg9NNUBJ8LGDvrVlRQYSWimXqfsQvDI6eaMc_kq3RMkvwPjJpV4bcZ8/s1600/IMG_3753.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpV8zkKDUFqH0Z2ReFfZomcm_jLV3k9pld2CEBsS7ydcCNEOVt6-AvH02I2SA6pq3RMlGNvl3LC5JHZBAdIDutg9NNUBJ8LGDvrVlRQYSWimXqfsQvDI6eaMc_kq3RMkvwPjJpV4bcZ8/s400/IMG_3753.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073904711471522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo93d5PWxOzojMTbh4ZlCxc3tH6kLY3RYW4AWJSjLvJ3RFj0FqvgbXllUfASrCslROASXnwula9tqOb0WH_Y3fSqdyl5ig8gqGC_Ir0pdpyp1jrnmgzwkruEV6NJG-Y9NVwDkSTQGobA/s1600/IMG_4439.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo93d5PWxOzojMTbh4ZlCxc3tH6kLY3RYW4AWJSjLvJ3RFj0FqvgbXllUfASrCslROASXnwula9tqOb0WH_Y3fSqdyl5ig8gqGC_Ir0pdpyp1jrnmgzwkruEV6NJG-Y9NVwDkSTQGobA/s400/IMG_4439.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073497964974578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggj8ShVa10lZXzte3vdngmt0SppB-eyLXVWWuDRUVeXdRp2SFdleJqLYkZrohR3BuYip1FBDhSFv_j2tB-xQpeAIC31xUNdpc4VX9ySaKq1gmeIhf1CeFtfmCHs4usDVLrMESHgw9nyWA/s1600/IMG_4686.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggj8ShVa10lZXzte3vdngmt0SppB-eyLXVWWuDRUVeXdRp2SFdleJqLYkZrohR3BuYip1FBDhSFv_j2tB-xQpeAIC31xUNdpc4VX9ySaKq1gmeIhf1CeFtfmCHs4usDVLrMESHgw9nyWA/s400/IMG_4686.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073495931555666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxHsoA3Z-zH3IYOXKnnkB5-Cj6ORKqWDbHPPkzVSC26Og45tcbRSUb974nAnknorhFZui9dZ1luKJV1TMs3Yb88s-62KV7KTt2lDFJT9mPqKCaQmmaxtt0yR9n2s6fPvI_4BEWoMlLWQ/s1600/IMG_4720.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxHsoA3Z-zH3IYOXKnnkB5-Cj6ORKqWDbHPPkzVSC26Og45tcbRSUb974nAnknorhFZui9dZ1luKJV1TMs3Yb88s-62KV7KTt2lDFJT9mPqKCaQmmaxtt0yR9n2s6fPvI_4BEWoMlLWQ/s400/IMG_4720.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073484087305506" /></a>Chris Carpenter managed to apply the tag at home plate. I could see this upsetting Doumit a little bit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7bXMa9ZvMJMuTHUAX_QQS36gUcSfo0BSDwDhxn9t3JI2h5zB7ybiTyr7PS9KzMLQ1Z2bEDqr5R2ByioZyshHSscjiI3vC7foT76Rue5HmrMwTAmVka97FXOVyIaOUI_tcY9iAhwHQ58/s1600/IMG_4721.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7bXMa9ZvMJMuTHUAX_QQS36gUcSfo0BSDwDhxn9t3JI2h5zB7ybiTyr7PS9KzMLQ1Z2bEDqr5R2ByioZyshHSscjiI3vC7foT76Rue5HmrMwTAmVka97FXOVyIaOUI_tcY9iAhwHQ58/s400/IMG_4721.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073481267401554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBykhywj3c780x1jRfIlSOn6IONDa7ebPBN3WOpqD8cSb4hg4zkIshf36bZkRu55k4UMM5C46KYtNJ4otXY-aLA38ib0rQUNPeIhnrRklMWL9INWkfGlu4l7OS2KLiW9PAH-zE33tblI/s1600/IMG_4934.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBykhywj3c780x1jRfIlSOn6IONDa7ebPBN3WOpqD8cSb4hg4zkIshf36bZkRu55k4UMM5C46KYtNJ4otXY-aLA38ib0rQUNPeIhnrRklMWL9INWkfGlu4l7OS2KLiW9PAH-zE33tblI/s400/IMG_4934.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073472813982946" /></a>And tonight, Adam Wainwright is the starting pitcher going for his 18th win of the season. God have mercy.</div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-27705290878145754312010-08-23T11:12:00.001-07:002010-08-23T11:25:03.440-07:00The Pittsburgh Pirates' Wives<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhts30Do-njf14pZ4UZE-hrxTeC9pP4_nODTGr4hxpDosmrpRknVzJBAeprqB_pJ3D_sFID-94kzWshHNFNRlDwRXuLa8NvbZYjLOrl5Ev2URX01FT3usuMFlqMqs-vY1StS-8Hftn8FfY/s1600/IMG_4329.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhts30Do-njf14pZ4UZE-hrxTeC9pP4_nODTGr4hxpDosmrpRknVzJBAeprqB_pJ3D_sFID-94kzWshHNFNRlDwRXuLa8NvbZYjLOrl5Ev2URX01FT3usuMFlqMqs-vY1StS-8Hftn8FfY/s400/IMG_4329.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508670325685157506" /></a>On saturday night, the Pirates held their annual charity to raise money for adolescent burn victims. It's a cool concept; you pay $50 dollars and get to pick any one of about a hundred black and yellow bags. Within these bags are signed baseballs, though you don't know whose autograph you will be getting until you've made your purchase. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> Jessica Maholm (second from left) handled the transaction, and I opened the bag to find a ball signed by...Dave Cash. Neither Mrs. Maholm nor myself had any idea who he was, but the magic of Wikipedia tells me that Dave Cash is a former Pirates second baseman from the years 1969 to 1973. My dad was thrilled; in retrospect, I should have asked Mrs. Maholm to autograph the ball as well. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mrs. Maholm was very gracious, assembling the wives for the above photograph and being patient while I tried to figure out how to take a picture in the dim lighting of the PNC Park concourse with a telephoto lens. I didn't actually find out who she was married to until right when I was about to head back to my seat. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I gave her my Brendan Baseball Blog Business Card before finding out that she's Paul Maholm's wife, and if she actually checks out this blog, hopefully she and her husband won't be offended by the gallery of Sad Paul faces resulting from his last two starts. Journalistic integrity being what it is, I have to set feelings aside in order to report the truth; otherwise I'd be no better than Bob Smizik. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I don't know the other wives' names; they were busy, and I had taken up enough of their time as it was. I shall consult the internet and see what it has to say. But I'll say this: regardless of one's opinion of this franchise, they sure do give fans unique promotional opportunities. I don't anticipate seeing Hines Ward's wife at Heinz Field handing out mystery signed footballs this year, for example. <br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div></div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-69126337051313722272010-08-23T10:35:00.000-07:002010-08-23T11:12:33.470-07:00Sometimes We Win<div style="text-align: center;"><i>8-22-10: vs. the New York Mets</i></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnOnsLJp-dqgV7fhevV2HmQvhKetVPmfj8uKJyAlIId60-nBq21aYnTo3xSGq3o5Z7Pv_0UFxheiVSV05lmfxdJI_N-6Lo7gfMI1tA1q_RF5XMUDZ8UCx6N-AN4j4IPQaqlBvXOVFDKE/s1600/IMG_5967.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnOnsLJp-dqgV7fhevV2HmQvhKetVPmfj8uKJyAlIId60-nBq21aYnTo3xSGq3o5Z7Pv_0UFxheiVSV05lmfxdJI_N-6Lo7gfMI1tA1q_RF5XMUDZ8UCx6N-AN4j4IPQaqlBvXOVFDKE/s400/IMG_5967.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508663047843751842" /></a>It's interesting how these things work. Out of the three games played against the Mets, Jeff Karstens and James McDonald turned in uncharacteristically- bad starts. And Zach Duke, the starting pitcher who has struggled the most this season without being optioned, pitches fantastically and gets a win.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5Rr3idX5sXkQvEBJBvYchYJaORcnh0TYnNQzYSArzcz-mEGJXQFuEo6iToiVeEJaOzWJs-Ttah7JKAZuJMCUc0jpRWhcjj1JVdS87SVOgPq0CF1wFiZ7s5TdgDYZehjbGgW5TyOD-0E/s1600/IMG_5968.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5Rr3idX5sXkQvEBJBvYchYJaORcnh0TYnNQzYSArzcz-mEGJXQFuEo6iToiVeEJaOzWJs-Ttah7JKAZuJMCUc0jpRWhcjj1JVdS87SVOgPq0CF1wFiZ7s5TdgDYZehjbGgW5TyOD-0E/s400/IMG_5968.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508663043029197138" /></a>I covered a lot of this game in my previous post, but I will reiterate that Zach Duke's first inning was awful. Just look at the expression on his face.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIVdwght59KuG8_Uqf1INd40pqBR0ZqqiLlpyoRsBMF9NNqeY-uS8XaI7Mef7b4l_R-bFQ3gjUyiqoQhtQCC-Bkk0V9czuFsBvQIHlxhavHB46NvNfoxYode5au88Vq7icmUMXBHXJ_Q/s1600/IMG_6012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 369px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIVdwght59KuG8_Uqf1INd40pqBR0ZqqiLlpyoRsBMF9NNqeY-uS8XaI7Mef7b4l_R-bFQ3gjUyiqoQhtQCC-Bkk0V9czuFsBvQIHlxhavHB46NvNfoxYode5au88Vq7icmUMXBHXJ_Q/s400/IMG_6012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508663036770288962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RuVty6bKn7EPPdMK6E3EUrUrA-VVSIuiIpOl1vPMY7ElTXa-ud-bXFbu40XOXvnNFJJgfh97Nsz99FeqFLJAUlTV49S6_cFBobFHKmfmiC3izwIG7S7Emv8hYusBnZERMVpirZJqKEk/s1600/IMG_6129.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RuVty6bKn7EPPdMK6E3EUrUrA-VVSIuiIpOl1vPMY7ElTXa-ud-bXFbu40XOXvnNFJJgfh97Nsz99FeqFLJAUlTV49S6_cFBobFHKmfmiC3izwIG7S7Emv8hYusBnZERMVpirZJqKEk/s400/IMG_6129.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508663026343987586" /></a>Witness the look of fear in his eyes as Ryan Doumit approaches him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-C9Sv8BhsCSDfuAA6RHzBLF5Ko7yeCEKHaVXG5mgbjr6UDvOFiZPY-BbtmzPNtMoBDFls1oOgKC5cd87HqmnEHhfrT4XHtaB6uBullqLWp2Z_LJ3dxcFUB6c5dIA7kQp2zuypRimxNg/s1600/IMG_6366.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-C9Sv8BhsCSDfuAA6RHzBLF5Ko7yeCEKHaVXG5mgbjr6UDvOFiZPY-BbtmzPNtMoBDFls1oOgKC5cd87HqmnEHhfrT4XHtaB6uBullqLWp2Z_LJ3dxcFUB6c5dIA7kQp2zuypRimxNg/s400/IMG_6366.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508663024773503378" /></a>Meanwhile, Johan Santana started for the Mets. I was expecting a one-hitter shutout, as was the vast majority of the crowd in attendance. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeqIqtf4o55DgWVzExyfxUYVpod8REUTFS0be2QEa03sCVH932W7Jraul25w-H7_al-rUJnSi49cwh_ImDhSPW4UppGJOGLi_5DWetRKMr4dniaMg5RJBIykTA1aENio1vaJxh4r2uE4/s1600/IMG_6372.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeqIqtf4o55DgWVzExyfxUYVpod8REUTFS0be2QEa03sCVH932W7Jraul25w-H7_al-rUJnSi49cwh_ImDhSPW4UppGJOGLi_5DWetRKMr4dniaMg5RJBIykTA1aENio1vaJxh4r2uE4/s400/IMG_6372.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662781228061586" /></a>However, fate smiled on the Pirates today. We didn't do a lot against Santana, but we did enough to beat him by one run.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv44HDe9y747qYw9mucDDrt6nsym9aWDQ6uejuUtS9GAxMdMoqO-souVWeb3otTauwtksxeZX-c9HggXGiYGXbpyufuCBNYmz11eNIU148YgYPgNbOBm6dq4j-H4cFw2UcdvR0vs6V-uw/s1600/IMG_7465.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv44HDe9y747qYw9mucDDrt6nsym9aWDQ6uejuUtS9GAxMdMoqO-souVWeb3otTauwtksxeZX-c9HggXGiYGXbpyufuCBNYmz11eNIU148YgYPgNbOBm6dq4j-H4cFw2UcdvR0vs6V-uw/s400/IMG_7465.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662778580368050" /></a>Doumit deciding who in the first couple rows deserves the ball. More specifically, he is trying to figure out how to get the ball to a Pirates fan when the whole ballpark was rotten with Mets supporters.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLtmNf2ahYFnWU5H6Xs8ImCMN1O1FSZvJVC-kbf7FdrXCBtG-MYqhryZ3mK0fq0lEA61byLBrQjokmNUD3YBuXJutZSnuWxsR7DRfQ3B6GyrJnqduO-1lj3S2t-39awZxfgrQ5zqz-Ms/s1600/IMG_7908.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLtmNf2ahYFnWU5H6Xs8ImCMN1O1FSZvJVC-kbf7FdrXCBtG-MYqhryZ3mK0fq0lEA61byLBrQjokmNUD3YBuXJutZSnuWxsR7DRfQ3B6GyrJnqduO-1lj3S2t-39awZxfgrQ5zqz-Ms/s400/IMG_7908.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662771539926962" /></a>Ronny Cedeno takes flight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRd98u1NIMhK2rXiYbgdjSDl1ZTyHuA4KxKNHIe8tOJ6aVEeRJczPUwy4V7OCBqp8HvMgvqr6bkAtVaGjmGVnZd050SV8JV6KO9JRA470R6msuUj-vZXcz1ecuZqsz_MZ6nREthyDV_4U/s1600/IMG_7988.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRd98u1NIMhK2rXiYbgdjSDl1ZTyHuA4KxKNHIe8tOJ6aVEeRJczPUwy4V7OCBqp8HvMgvqr6bkAtVaGjmGVnZd050SV8JV6KO9JRA470R6msuUj-vZXcz1ecuZqsz_MZ6nREthyDV_4U/s400/IMG_7988.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662758656045202" /></a>Zach Duke did a horrendous job trying to sacrifice punt Cedeno to second. Here we see Garcia telling him not to reach first base.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpIu1flLII8I9Gyh3Ck7ab1gQyS-4QIhIEa-FGWOCRXFvD_mkO6XzfvQptrab6h38vDV6jUO3_VcvSFUzpfrd3TXo4qeS78p-xoUue55xPa7v6Nl9hJ2brnBpy496gzoEPU9IrDsoDtIA/s1600/IMG_7997.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpIu1flLII8I9Gyh3Ck7ab1gQyS-4QIhIEa-FGWOCRXFvD_mkO6XzfvQptrab6h38vDV6jUO3_VcvSFUzpfrd3TXo4qeS78p-xoUue55xPa7v6Nl9hJ2brnBpy496gzoEPU9IrDsoDtIA/s400/IMG_7997.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662752541400546" /></a>Duke did reach first, however, thereby forcing Cedeno to second. Cedeno was tagged out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sSnWZOYJtqfPutjvx1lWTGpKRk9KgDOU4b2XUVnTOlMKpiq73T2XXk4kCP6u94GcObT7IiItxmkgr-OGb3YTZ4reSHJG-2y7h-3o13xZjGaYjg3TnA4BE-XpQ7Wqw-ZPLVWVjtv1oio/s1600/IMG_8337.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sSnWZOYJtqfPutjvx1lWTGpKRk9KgDOU4b2XUVnTOlMKpiq73T2XXk4kCP6u94GcObT7IiItxmkgr-OGb3YTZ4reSHJG-2y7h-3o13xZjGaYjg3TnA4BE-XpQ7Wqw-ZPLVWVjtv1oio/s400/IMG_8337.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662549843306130" /></a>Zach Duke clearly pleased by a pop-up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGvLf-9VonvhwC9sdilXOParZ4_EK5-FW-nDZprin2zIeQX2la50FdwNLkyjyxisPJN6BXA6bBxutRzqv8Vlrzn7tK2PbfX8Xxxc-Z91qEaZxT05WfYPt32lvqwnF5Emnro3Q3igRxEY/s1600/IMG_8340.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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he got a solo home run that ultimately gave the Pirates the win.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRAOrl1cLLyM2Z2BTM-4VD80sIAYF7iPasnMP_gwgAY1gKS8wwqiOaQd6xM5e0t1IFE31kqWPZZO_3vJvxNXZDkuT1WkWLsIgtqq4zbty-gv9pl6fx4C-0vlnh1Pd3c7qGtv3TrkKUrw/s1600/IMG_8563.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRAOrl1cLLyM2Z2BTM-4VD80sIAYF7iPasnMP_gwgAY1gKS8wwqiOaQd6xM5e0t1IFE31kqWPZZO_3vJvxNXZDkuT1WkWLsIgtqq4zbty-gv9pl6fx4C-0vlnh1Pd3c7qGtv3TrkKUrw/s400/IMG_8563.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662518805082642" /></a>Johan Santana was still a tough nut to crack, as Walker's reaction to a strikeout indicates.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJuNUv-p17P7qjtGIw-dnHuFKkFGUm0I6KWU5FIdzu8iBq64MmaQiDvC7raGX1vZYdzz2Vm4JWdsbEpI1gwaR7eM9GkllVNvdOnx0moRQH0clPtlF1NPs1wqu_4YYVROv2QwDS_-Jmrg/s1600/IMG_8894.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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It was a significant accomplishment for him to get a hit against this pitcher.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTNSrHZj65OY7mU_KwAfd6oE59267KyWcFqg_IbouBfg5cnc4pEEQxX53ZdPG0S30iXQMOJNy7VhNhqQWiXOG1ldUqV87iIzEnuOCR23LhTV9aNah9OBmYB8Sc4RNR783F05OreJXEFE/s1600/IMG_0127.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTNSrHZj65OY7mU_KwAfd6oE59267KyWcFqg_IbouBfg5cnc4pEEQxX53ZdPG0S30iXQMOJNy7VhNhqQWiXOG1ldUqV87iIzEnuOCR23LhTV9aNah9OBmYB8Sc4RNR783F05OreJXEFE/s400/IMG_0127.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662037056045794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqT-necdt1dvdNlf1UQCqWiFcjVMZpRdm0q9uJXka8ekvotCaw1E6wl57GK0bgIVuQfrnpg8EcDIQ_vsBdpSVIunu3ZWbXk1DsWrRUuYoUVqbpRxi669mzU7oj3rsgXmWVUqggKOY_ISY/s1600/IMG_0246.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqT-necdt1dvdNlf1UQCqWiFcjVMZpRdm0q9uJXka8ekvotCaw1E6wl57GK0bgIVuQfrnpg8EcDIQ_vsBdpSVIunu3ZWbXk1DsWrRUuYoUVqbpRxi669mzU7oj3rsgXmWVUqggKOY_ISY/s400/IMG_0246.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662026299443762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0j4wNW2a8guY3R7i-rswYN3smtCYWeAc9Ltd13r7Iin0UTZ21ErLRr-rQk0MLBgOtN7k1cKiS-bHvYWNZxuKsrGyczsVmS0vsRN7hHnbiR_EKPRe-Ytdwl9hIuRY5sTLmLOayjUnM9bA/s1600/IMG_0318.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0j4wNW2a8guY3R7i-rswYN3smtCYWeAc9Ltd13r7Iin0UTZ21ErLRr-rQk0MLBgOtN7k1cKiS-bHvYWNZxuKsrGyczsVmS0vsRN7hHnbiR_EKPRe-Ytdwl9hIuRY5sTLmLOayjUnM9bA/s400/IMG_0318.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508662021904662834" /></a>Another beautiful aspect of this game was the bullpen's ability to shut the door and hold the Mets to one run. It was a high-pressure situation, especially for Meek who has been struggling as of late.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qTa2hPpI26LLRJ3gW1jFRIJaZFrtRCCwYyRJtyR3JNHFdsr-90mxgcqcshWXQGtenQ9Kkj7ACrEIaDIHI51_67qNemY0d_80TG_Zv09_Izavuzy_FCPDsRm74fG-lmrz8Op60Jo4PaQ/s1600/IMG_0775.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qTa2hPpI26LLRJ3gW1jFRIJaZFrtRCCwYyRJtyR3JNHFdsr-90mxgcqcshWXQGtenQ9Kkj7ACrEIaDIHI51_67qNemY0d_80TG_Zv09_Izavuzy_FCPDsRm74fG-lmrz8Op60Jo4PaQ/s400/IMG_0775.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508661680975564306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JDMA26haXnQGFoA2jTsF7LjKNrVW3V2QtmLqL3vIS69voOygmgaIo-nhnf5G3X3fKrlA3NyE64yS7an_QGx-zEDG52y6Wb77Zo_8Tt-W3IUhv7nv8cyIVzllwuKtkBztzE0MYry1_No/s1600/IMG_0937.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JDMA26haXnQGFoA2jTsF7LjKNrVW3V2QtmLqL3vIS69voOygmgaIo-nhnf5G3X3fKrlA3NyE64yS7an_QGx-zEDG52y6Wb77Zo_8Tt-W3IUhv7nv8cyIVzllwuKtkBztzE0MYry1_No/s400/IMG_0937.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508661672233937698" /></a>Hanrahan earned the save, but not without significant drama. Quite a few well-hit balls went just foul; a few inches towards center and the outcome could have been quite different.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjweqtlSC1nzavANQ_AM7hka7F28IgyPDPsUcHvY8em31-vYAxN2oh_Icpq2TMfLsYfdM6l18pP6ONvf7isc2yGW2PP6hENxEJr_-U7TX5VSb0KRr63gGT6gaq7rMwYp0vt7gIaHXitw7E/s1600/IMG_1089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjweqtlSC1nzavANQ_AM7hka7F28IgyPDPsUcHvY8em31-vYAxN2oh_Icpq2TMfLsYfdM6l18pP6ONvf7isc2yGW2PP6hENxEJr_-U7TX5VSb0KRr63gGT6gaq7rMwYp0vt7gIaHXitw7E/s400/IMG_1089.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508661662675808082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTA0yGOK1ubPKFn1FScXTGcWSMRcwkHIxy1FIaemrhQt6Pukj66vmiT2Fuh3oH9SvQBJMFH6QzbIseixiNTYH87d9f5VxbKV-k2W_SmTF4gyoF2UxypEXJu5jA3881cEhf38Q_XuNnIbM/s1600/IMG_1162.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKlGr3b-lSoQf4KbO_b4I18t0DQxORJx1Hj4ZecYF2oGonOFWctBzPOVnTJVVOMtriA9jwMeJznHiwg90y5HpoxfBbRfcZlm7aiNev26ZbR7X6ltV-pUkVIMf7TIMR1j1wLMmRvAWCapI/s400/IMG_1614.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508661335524297570" /></a>To paraphrase Dejan Kovacevic, one upside to being over 40 games under .500 is that an occasional win becomes significantly more enjoyable. It takes very little to keep the embers glowing.bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-20968415095027798892010-08-22T23:43:00.000-07:002010-08-23T00:52:53.388-07:00Lastings Milledge Sticks it to the New York Mets<div style="text-align: center;"><i>8-22-10: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the New York Mets</i></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5riZK7iCGTX9OxK5jocyslJRT10fP7DgjJGY-RoanYhaSC2CP1zlJVI48zJOYJZe1Gwxc9wIft6t3PvGK7z6TnwqyddrpHHe1JVcGq428daC9tfNCsclPR_hQRkUDW2wqHVCMQD1hBy8/s1600/IMG_9150.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5riZK7iCGTX9OxK5jocyslJRT10fP7DgjJGY-RoanYhaSC2CP1zlJVI48zJOYJZe1Gwxc9wIft6t3PvGK7z6TnwqyddrpHHe1JVcGq428daC9tfNCsclPR_hQRkUDW2wqHVCMQD1hBy8/s400/IMG_9150.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492949733550770" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> q</span>The big story of this game is Zach Duke's unexpectedly-terrific start. I say unexpectedly because his previous start was awful, and the first inning looked like he was going to hit his Brick Wall right away rather than waiting until the fifth inning. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>Looking back on that first inning now, I am amazed that this game turned out the way it did. I left saturday's game once a steadily-increasing downpour shut down a game we were losing 5-1, with James McDonald logging his first truly poor start in Pittsburgh. Today's first inning made it seem like the ensuing disaster had become trapped under the tarp last night and had emerged pissed-off and ready to ensure another crushing loss. Lead-off hitter Jose Reyes benefited from an awful throw from Doumit to first base, and essentially made it to second off of a bunt. Reyes then proceeded to steal third, at which point Carlos Beltran hit a sacrifice fly to drive in an early run. David Wright got a double, Jeff Francoeur was walked, and I really have to hand it to Ike Davis for striking out and probably losing the game for the Mets right then and there.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLv-JK-JZx-_NkMentqEpb8B9DEqaVA5Da_FIAMni6EMcKUAtkLISP3et-pHQ_xrdoQnwpg6JKfcehniiRQKumC2a_063OhZqQwDs7pXjNFzWGpRE4-sqlQQvcWrpYtNSEXgUluJTubV0/s1600/IMG_9174.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLv-JK-JZx-_NkMentqEpb8B9DEqaVA5Da_FIAMni6EMcKUAtkLISP3et-pHQ_xrdoQnwpg6JKfcehniiRQKumC2a_063OhZqQwDs7pXjNFzWGpRE4-sqlQQvcWrpYtNSEXgUluJTubV0/s400/IMG_9174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492945059371234" /></a>Nevertheless, Zach Duke somehow managed to shake the inning off and proceeded to go seven innings without another earned run. One could say that it's really ironic how the Pirates' least-successful pitcher over the last couple months is also only the second starting pitcher to get a win in quite some time, but why be a jerk about it? It's nice to see Duke do so well again. It's been far too long.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia093cTG4lsivsMHwibDNf5vWD7QrVuuEMp6-zYE_djXQR657_jYqeI3XANVq31Ma1e7KGSVrZc1Q7_Nr-SVUU_gL3Ve31DWwJwGPFePjt8iK3MedqgnOcckmi82YwAr6G9AVxIP2Ef9I/s1600/IMG_9043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia093cTG4lsivsMHwibDNf5vWD7QrVuuEMp6-zYE_djXQR657_jYqeI3XANVq31Ma1e7KGSVrZc1Q7_Nr-SVUU_gL3Ve31DWwJwGPFePjt8iK3MedqgnOcckmi82YwAr6G9AVxIP2Ef9I/s400/IMG_9043.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492936693727362" /></a>The big deal for me, however, is Lastings Milledge's first home run in PNC Park of the season. And what a home run! He hit it off of Johan Santana, a terrific pitcher with an ERA of under three, and he hit it while playing the team for whom he made his MLB debut once upon a time. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RH4pMMabmIbbbg3rqfIIvZFj76yXu8TrKStW3uJehOmaMSZifzgsOIURvkVYwn7rW1g_ETZimWPZCSZIJwMxPCXkjHNNG1RWzEZLTdgjHLMDSnXmi1Jj8085eLOigdrqaiInKT3lG9s/s1600/IMG_9044.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RH4pMMabmIbbbg3rqfIIvZFj76yXu8TrKStW3uJehOmaMSZifzgsOIURvkVYwn7rW1g_ETZimWPZCSZIJwMxPCXkjHNNG1RWzEZLTdgjHLMDSnXmi1Jj8085eLOigdrqaiInKT3lG9s/s400/IMG_9044.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492938636518402" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A lot of people are very critical of Milledge, and not without reason. He has an OPS of .702, and his Wins Above Replacement statistic for this season is -1.2. However, his average with Runners in Scoring Position has been consistently very good, and this has very much been his life raft this season. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Big expectations have followed Milledge throughout his career; he was supposed to be amongst the top 3 selections in the 2003 amateur draft, but allegations of sexual misconduct while in high school severely hampered his value and he was ultimately selected 12th overall by the Mets. He consistently hit above .300 while in the Mets minor league system, and was for a while viewed as their most promising prospect. However, his personality rubbed his manager and some of his teammates the wrong way; he was viewed as something of a showboater, and in 2007 saw very little playing time with the team. He was traded to the Washington Nationals, where he saw some success throughout the 2008 season. However, he began 2009 with an average of .167 over 24 at-bats and was optioned down to AAA.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> In 2009, </span>Milledge was acquired by the Pirates in trade for Nyjer Morgan, perhaps the most popular Pirate amongst fans and fellow players alike at the time due to his speed and charisma. Many people were highly skeptical about trading such a key part of the 2009 team for a possible head case who had yet to produce at the major league level with any real consistency. The move did make sense, however Nyjer was 28 and Milledge looked liked a potential star who had been under-valued due to a string of bad luck and bad choices. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUK6ORvaptO65e0vy2F18a788OTq3DCCTd9dVkPEGk06hLq063AvMwdDfwy416rVnxsl6egAaRSj0fUMqhUiNm3aup36wRBB9NS6vwo-HM6s7SlBOVo05Z3xDLD1deSerJsjnsX5QNlnU/s1600/IMG_9105.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUK6ORvaptO65e0vy2F18a788OTq3DCCTd9dVkPEGk06hLq063AvMwdDfwy416rVnxsl6egAaRSj0fUMqhUiNm3aup36wRBB9NS6vwo-HM6s7SlBOVo05Z3xDLD1deSerJsjnsX5QNlnU/s400/IMG_9105.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492688739935202" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Big expectations followed Lastings into this season. Looking at his history, it's no stretch of the imagination to think that the tremendous ability he showed in the minors had been seriously curtailed, perhaps, but was still there waiting to come out. In this regard, 2010 has been something of a disappointment. He has only hit 3 home runs, he has at times been very shaky defensively, and his average is at .272. This is, of course, not what one wants from a corner outfielder. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI3B4ZkV6k-ZhbbNKKxKbzohk1UQdMUwWSwCQE-oDFtZ5GRKp-GNli5_oNg7gRsXJXXVd-Co7Ccfft_Frn-TtIsnhj1WIjwIZoTVmWNiwm5Col6mRA1MKeyh3-0OkcevMJhgyuEyDMus/s1600/IMG_9107.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjI3B4ZkV6k-ZhbbNKKxKbzohk1UQdMUwWSwCQE-oDFtZ5GRKp-GNli5_oNg7gRsXJXXVd-Co7Ccfft_Frn-TtIsnhj1WIjwIZoTVmWNiwm5Col6mRA1MKeyh3-0OkcevMJhgyuEyDMus/s400/IMG_9107.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492683986048226" /></a> That being said, Milledge has exhibited none of the personality problems that have plagued him prior to coming here. He has made steady progress throughout the season despite being switched from left to right field, getting benched frequently in favor of Ryan Church, and now platooning with Ryan Doumit. Furthermore, with the amount of trouble the Pirates have scoring runs, anyone capable of excelling with runners in scoring position needs to be put in the lineup. For all these reasons, I think he deserves a good long look as an everyday starter in right field; I'd like to see how he performs with the team's confidence clearly behind him, rather than treating him like a replacement player. I believe that he is going to hit 30 home runs one of these years, provided that someone gives him a fair shake.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAC6XyBluQaLxTyEUqDYzvSy4hg6v6-F9aZ_S2xfTAqmlm0XrNL6Z4_GF1M5mBWS0UCeI8BOqUvGYQy1ekGKQQdwELGXEQqMWyl-nt8d7jB1DC3m0P86XMl-nlhQvtHIchnKgxM4V7fr0/s1600/IMG_9108.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAC6XyBluQaLxTyEUqDYzvSy4hg6v6-F9aZ_S2xfTAqmlm0XrNL6Z4_GF1M5mBWS0UCeI8BOqUvGYQy1ekGKQQdwELGXEQqMWyl-nt8d7jB1DC3m0P86XMl-nlhQvtHIchnKgxM4V7fr0/s400/IMG_9108.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492675900528226" /></a>Regardless of what happens, however, today he hit a game-winning home run against a team that took exception to his goofball ways. In the grand scheme of things, it hardly matters; one bad team beat another bad team by only one run. Even in the eyes of the front office this does little to improve Milledge's standing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fD4jH_EXOgESU6kZj84UHZ6m_TZLvdDz0itegHd5bx5dwHSqP1boxQGu19WQm7pjSgzIsdAz14wPNtZOTa3O6XGtKYxC_MyaYqugAyg6kbOnIuyMqrFw7Ye5pLCjGENw4_rVxDPwcfY/s1600/IMG_9110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fD4jH_EXOgESU6kZj84UHZ6m_TZLvdDz0itegHd5bx5dwHSqP1boxQGu19WQm7pjSgzIsdAz14wPNtZOTa3O6XGtKYxC_MyaYqugAyg6kbOnIuyMqrFw7Ye5pLCjGENw4_rVxDPwcfY/s400/IMG_9110.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492674177681490" /></a>But today none of that mattered; Milledge was able to land a good blow against an organization that made no secret of their disdain for him a couple years ago. It was beautiful to see, and we should all be so lucky as to have that same kind of chance some day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVdkjFTrs-sFMXASG16KbBUQSeMSXAPdXNmvY-6MFWc1Myh_dxIC2mqlP-KgkZ2GTcWLuX3G3fsJUKEnltfF4SW1PI2VcZxv-P2WVuwuijMGUzTkYnkOoIpJPCHUNGaAitoyTAXmr13Q/s1600/IMG_9113.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVdkjFTrs-sFMXASG16KbBUQSeMSXAPdXNmvY-6MFWc1Myh_dxIC2mqlP-KgkZ2GTcWLuX3G3fsJUKEnltfF4SW1PI2VcZxv-P2WVuwuijMGUzTkYnkOoIpJPCHUNGaAitoyTAXmr13Q/s400/IMG_9113.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508492668808809074" /></a><br /></div>bzepphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435805971557573779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973609485563848182.post-59196981616764759602010-08-21T07:39:00.000-07:002010-08-21T08:55:41.064-07:00photos from 8-19-10 vs. the Florida Marlins and Pre-Game Q&A Summary<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>I was not present for last night's loss, but I have plenty of pictures of the loss preceding it.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiltHYS-m_x1RUMPh5YgVnLX_6nHx2PXHviiO25_Xh-oyuV-p9yNPGWo61_Fj61i8l2X7TAYmBYO3le93DFJjZxkX7j78kximIxNrTyTCc2HV7QbFPKue2Mt_ZS5ZAnwfIesr5NdFnZVo/s1600/a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiltHYS-m_x1RUMPh5YgVnLX_6nHx2PXHviiO25_Xh-oyuV-p9yNPGWo61_Fj61i8l2X7TAYmBYO3le93DFJjZxkX7j78kximIxNrTyTCc2HV7QbFPKue2Mt_ZS5ZAnwfIesr5NdFnZVo/s400/a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507875007006693378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaL0tE0TvGdHKZ_T608re9HDU93d8BiFn6wBsA35yERoM_umPloJ2ep8LQ30AvjubvjLYTKyjZkgT-AXJtD3nVCEERyQvQln0z6-H_ir-tvHLXJakGSdUdXCgAhZomlZ29x3C7u7EZyQ/s1600/b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 102px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaL0tE0TvGdHKZ_T608re9HDU93d8BiFn6wBsA35yERoM_umPloJ2ep8LQ30AvjubvjLYTKyjZkgT-AXJtD3nVCEERyQvQln0z6-H_ir-tvHLXJakGSdUdXCgAhZomlZ29x3C7u7EZyQ/s400/b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507875006117773330" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Before the game, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a question-and-answer session for season ticket holders. You might think this kind of thing might be rather awkward, what with all of the vitriol against the Pirates front office. If so, you would be correct. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>That is not to say that it's two hours of negativity, however. Pedro Alvarez fielded questions like, "What was going through your mind when you hit that game-tying home run and then another home run the next day?" Management was congratulated several times on their acquisitions of Taillon, Allie and Heredia, and one man asked Huntington how he could have asked for McDonald and Lambo in exchange for Octavio Dotel with a straight face. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And then there were the questions that had me staring at my shoes and nervously rubbing the back of my kneck. One man asked John Russell how he could keep playing Doumit ("He sucks" was how he put it). Another asked John Russell what one thing the Pirates had improved upon most in his three years as manager in an apparent attempt to trap him. Still another attempted to educate John Russell on the finer points of base running, remarking that Tony Beasley should have been fired along with Varsho and Kerrigan.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I would have handled these questions like Ian Snell used to; that is to say, poorly. John Russell's response, however, indicates quite strongly why Pirates management seems to have so much faith in his abilities as team manager. Russell is positively unflappable; he thanked the men for their passion, acknowledged that they had every right to be angry at him, and promised that if he had not produced a contending team in three years he deserved to be fired. Never once did he lose his temper. Never once did he even raise his voice. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This was a rare instance of seeing the desirability of an even temper like J.R.'s, and was easily the most interesting aspect of the Q&A. He is frequently the lightning rod for criticism of the Pirates team, and many fans have bemoaned a personality that they feel comes across as bored and complacent and not even remotely near to the average fan's deep-seated frustrations.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>What these fans never consider is that any potential Pirates manager is going to need to eat lots of crow from all directions. Lloyd McClendon would have surely choked someone to death by the end of this Q&A. Most men would have at least broke a sweat, uttering a terse response that betrayed their own barely-concealed frustrations. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>J.R., on the other hand, could swallow boiling water and spit out ice cubes. There are many problems with a piss-and-vinegar manager, but one of the big ones is that a man who tends to yell will also tend to do so all of the time. All these fans who want to see J.R. fired would greatly prefer him to another manager more inclined to yell at them right back. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Bob Nutting stated that partial rebuilds always fail, and that one can't let a rough patch dissuade someone from seeing a rebuild through to its end. It is no stretch of the imagination to infer that we will be seeing J.R. return as manager next year, and although I may be alone in this, I applaud the decision.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And now, on to the pictures....</i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6P8Zgomlh9LkHFB1Ikny_WgU-jn-OeS9al2dmC-9Hp7NsqG8Hauet9rtcVahIqxGAiemVPoV5js57NlXPkkGpekNSN4WWowUt_WWwZJSG93aDeR3C4ndbD8ooXywwa1NoMLdphG9hzk/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6P8Zgomlh9LkHFB1Ikny_WgU-jn-OeS9al2dmC-9Hp7NsqG8Hauet9rtcVahIqxGAiemVPoV5js57NlXPkkGpekNSN4WWowUt_WWwZJSG93aDeR3C4ndbD8ooXywwa1NoMLdphG9hzk/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507875000899766978" /></a>Chris Snyder reacts to a strike-out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAoeYat9x4LuiXmSdIo2ovOCmqRvBRz_zmHcqeFnMgbUj4IX1SgC-GasubX856-jrbkQi_kCS8HiMK9IqSlFWE2b0uGShJ5tltgfodEJ99VmuK9ybraG6ZIgCbAzVFgUdiSHT8DU2xso/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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