| Jerome Bettis doesn't seem like such a saint now, does he? It's always so interesting when an retired player comes out with a new book. You wonder who he'll insult and whether he'll reveal any... | |
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| AP PhotoWhile this 3-game series has been a nice breath of air for Pirate fans, you have to wonder where was this offense all year. It's quite simple, really: you win more ball games when you score a... | |
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| Why do we need a mascot for the Steelers? And one named Steely McBeam at that?They say any resemblance to Bill Cowher is unplanned, but I doubt that. Those two just look too much similar.I don't know... | |
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| Matt Morris had an okay debut yesterday for the Pirates, giving up 4 unearned runs in 6 1/3 innings. He did try to keep us in the game, and even hit a home run. Unfortunately, the bullpen blew it and... | |
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| Raise your hand if you saw that one coming.That's what I thought.. | |
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| I'm disappointed in Polamalu. I thought that with his strong spiritual nature, he might have just said something like "money is evil" and he'll play for free. But I guess not, 5 years 33 million is... | |
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| AP PhotosNow that we are sure that the Pirates are not going to make the playoffs (as if that was ever in doubt), let's just hope that GM Littlefield can actually make some good trades come selling... | |
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| Did you know that....Xavier Nady has more HRs than Jason Bay right now?John Wasdin pitched a perfect game in 2003 in AAA? It's true, I swear.Paul Maholm has a higher career k/9 rate and GB/FB ratio... | |
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| AP PhotoPirates almost blew another lead today thanks to Castillo's 9th inning blunder, but Bay made a clutch defensive play to help the Pirates pull out a win and finish with a 4-2 homestand.Jose... | |
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| So yes, Sanchez hasn't exactly been lights out on defense this year, and I can remember at least several botched double plays where his throw was off or late. Still, he's been a better offensive... | |
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