Friday, June 20, 2008

Here's How Competitive They Are

You want a White Sox series recap? Here you go, the White Sox had 22 extra base hits, the Pirates alone managed just 21 hits. The Sox score 37 runs in the 3 game series, thats 2nd most ever in a 3 game set in interleague play. The Pirates blew a 6 run lead after the 1st inning in the very next inning to the White Sox. Oh, and my favorite stat, the Bucco's ERA - 16.00! Amazing, so much for thinking our guys were competitive. 500, is starting to slip away and it's not going to get any easier, next up are the Blue Jays and Yankees. Both series are at PNC, but who cares, we'll be praying the pitching isn't escorted off the field on stretchers. It's not like heads are gonna roll if the Pirates were to lose 9 games in a row. The GM will still hold down the fort on the Allegheny and John Russell should get a 3 year contract extension while Jason Bay, Xavier Nady, and more than likely an arm out of the pen will go by the trade deadline. Next year, we should see Jack Wilson, Nate McClouth, Curlin, and Big Brown will all be traded by the Pirate organization. Tired of all the negativity yet? Ok, it's good to know that both the Cubs and Cardinals got swept by the Rays and Royals respectively, however that does leave the Bucs 35.5 games out still. Just think, the Pirates only heartbeat in the Pirate offense come the next 2 years is Freddy Sanchez. Soon we'll be going back to the days of Kevin Young and Jeff Rebolet, because the Pirates are known for making up their players with good prospects. The only guy who's made something of himself, that Sanchez guy. Good Luck Bucco's! These next 7 days are going to hell and a blood bath in the making. I wonder if Jay Bruce will be avaiable at the deadline?

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