I really thought...

[drfreeze49]

the[b:5186976aa8] Pirates would lose over 100 games[/b:5186976aa8] this season after watching them play their next to last spring training game against the Rays...[b:5186976aa8]weak pitching[/b:5186976aa8]..[b:5186976aa8].poor defense[/b:5186976aa8] and [b:5186976aa8]no hitting[/b:5186976aa8]...goes to show you am [b:5186976aa8]no scout[/b:5186976aa8]...

[b:5186976aa8]Go Pirates[/b:5186976aa8]

[DizandMiles]

really happy for all the Pirate fans - hope you continue your great season!

[mrharryc]

This Pirates fan deeply appreciates your good wishes; I must say I'm still fearful of a second half meltdown. Call it two-decade fatigue or simply a creeping pessimistic streak but I don't believe their pitchers will continue to all have career years and remain healthy. The hitting has been opportunistic but they still are far from a fear-inducing lineup.

I remain skeptical that ownership will be serious buyers at the trade deadline, too.

Having said all this, they are fun to watch again and I sincerely hope I am incorrect and they go on to have a "Mets of '69 " experience! Hurdle deserves serious manager of the year consideration for his work here, IMHO.

[PillPop]

You guys certainly could finish over .500. That would be a big step forward right there.

[durantjerry]

As soon as the platers propelling the resurgence need to be paid, they will be gone. Better of rooting for a new team.

[PotKettleBlack]

All the peripherals say that your scouting was right. So, either it's a destiny thing, or there will be reversion to a very mean mean.