Pittsburgh Pirates

Now that Spring Training has started, we're continuing on with Season Previews. Last year, they began as a serious analysis and ended as half-assed haiku, which we're just gonna keep rolling with. The only team that's Dumb enough to give Byung Hyun a baseball Shithole Pittsburgh feels Like this year will end the suck Not very likely [Bucs Dugout] | [Honest Wagner] | [Bucco Blog] Read Full Story

Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here PITTSBURGH PIRATES Ranks Overall – 71 points (21st MLB, 13th NL) Starting Rotation – 27 points (20th MLB, 12th NL) Line-Up – 33 points (14th MLB, 9th NL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 11 points (29th MLB, 16th NL) Offseason Additions – None of significance Offseason Subtractions – None of significance Biggest Strength- Top of the rotation There were only 2 teams last year that could boast that they had two 25-and-under starters who... Read Full Story

WSBGM's originally set out to be both a Phillies and Pirates blog, but over our existence we've slid mostly to the Philly part of Pennsylvania. I am a rabid Phillies fan, and I follow the Pirates. I wish I had more reason to post about the Buccos, but to be honest they've done almost nothing worth noting this offseason. It's as if they took winter literally and went into hibernation. Well Pittsburgh, it's time to wake up! The fat sleepy bear has since begun to stir this past week in... Read Full Story

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:The Pirates are planning a restaurant and sports bar in the former Outback Steakhouse above the left field bleachers at PNC Park. In unveiling details today, the team said the restaurant, which has yet to be named, will feature casual dining with seating for more than 215 fans, a full-service bar with 25 stools embroidered with the Pirates gold "P" logo, and a lounge chair seating section. There will be 20 flat screen HD televisions, including two measuring... Read Full Story

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