Posted Monday October 01, 2012, About: Pirates' worst season in decades of futility

c'mon, it was all smoke and mirrors early on. McDonald was great but then reverted to form. Grilli came out of nowhere and is heading back that way. They're still a year or two from having those good young pitchers down in AA and AAA come up and make the real difference. And on the plus side, they didn't trade any of their better players in the annual Pirate Summer Sale this year.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Peterson makes bold return prediction

He DOES appear to be a genuine good guy. Hope he recovers fast as he wishes.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Philadelphia desperate for bullpen arms

sure do, although i've never been there. Funny how they can only fill it on bobblehead days, though. What that says about my former hometowners, I don't want to know.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Philadelphia desperate for bullpen arms

and i'm a lifetime Pirates fan, btw. Pity poor me!

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Philadelphia desperate for bullpen arms

remember, this is the Pirates we're talking about. They got basically nothing for Jason Bay and for Joey Bautista.....it wouldn't take much. A warm six-pack and maybe some leftover party beads from Philly's last World Series win would swing the deal.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Philadelphia desperate for bullpen arms

dang, it's only May. A bit early to be hitting the panic button, isn't it? And besides, there are plenty of relievers going to be available soon as the A's, Pirates, Royals and other small market teams start their annual fire sale.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Valentine curses up a storm in ump rant

wish they wouldn't censor speeches like this. Be fun to hear.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Peterson makes bold return prediction

Adrian can claim whatever he wants, I still ain't drafting him in the first round for my fantasy team this year! Maybe in 2013, dude.

Posted Thursday May 10, 2012, About: Ticket scandal unfolding in Winnipeg

naw!!! Government officials helping themselves to public funds? That never happens!