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Borski
04-05-2012, 01:26 PM
Just realized we didn't have a thread for the new season yet, its not offseason anymore!

Lets Go Buccos!!

I know the game is still 0-0 but I like our lineup and pitching so far.

steelpride12
04-05-2012, 01:49 PM
Thank you phew I totally forgot as well! GO BUCCOS!

steelpride12
04-05-2012, 02:09 PM
1-0 Phils. I can't complain Bedard has pitched a great game so far and Halladay has done what he always does, dominates. 3 Innings left to work, Go Bucs!

steelpride12
04-05-2012, 02:53 PM
Bucs lose 1-0 what can I say Halladay allowed two hits and dominated as he usually does on a game to game basis. Bucs found to offense, but I was happy with Bedards pitching. He kept the Phils blanked until the 7th inning and had solid control of his pitches all day. 0-1 against Halladay I can't be upset. GO BUCS!

X-Terminator
04-05-2012, 02:58 PM
As soon as Bedard gave up that run, I knew the game was over. Tough matchup against one of the best pitchers in the game. Can't get upset about that.

steelerdude15
04-05-2012, 09:08 PM
It would have been nice if they won, but it was a tough match up and Eric did a great job today, I was very impressed.

steelerdude15
04-07-2012, 10:32 PM
Awesome walk off single by Alex. That was great and what this team needed to help jump start this season! Did anyone see Cutch chasing after Alex with a bat after the single? :lol: Pens won, Buccos won, today was a good day.

steelerdude15
04-08-2012, 01:32 PM
Blow for blow, that pretty much has been the name of the game for this series. However, the Phillies are winning it today. Come on Bucs.

steelerdude15
04-08-2012, 03:46 PM
And once again the Pirates prove me wrong. Just when you think the game is starting to slip away, the Battlin' Bucs fight back. You also have to love the douche bag Philly media making the Phillies out to be the best and have already won the World Series. Fuck em, we owned Philly's ass this weekend.

OnlyOne21
04-09-2012, 11:25 AM
While the bats were not there for the first homestand to come away with taking 2 of 3 from the Phillies is a pretty good start. Kudos to the entire Pirates pitching staff. Only 4 earned runs over 28 innings. It may be a blessing to get this west coast road trip out of the way early and maybe catch some of the big arms a little off. They will have to face Kershaw tomorrow since he only pitched 3 innings before the flu caught up to him on his opening day start. Hopefully he hasn't fully recovered.

Go Bucs!

steelerdude15
04-10-2012, 03:12 PM
Lets go Bucs! Today is the start of a nine game road spree. Lets start it off right!

Hindes204
04-10-2012, 03:18 PM
Im heading to the game in SF on Sunday, should be fun.

steelerdude15
04-10-2012, 08:44 PM
Im heading to the game in SF on Sunday, should be fun.

I hope you have a good time!

ShutDown24
04-10-2012, 11:18 PM
Guess what guys! The Buccos are .500 :chuckle:

steelerdude15
04-10-2012, 11:22 PM
Guess what guys! The Buccos are .500 :chuckle:. Never thought I'd see the day. :chuckle:

steelerdude15
04-12-2012, 10:02 AM
Tonight is the final game of the series between the Pirates and Dodgers. The Pirates need to win tonight to have .500 record. The Dodgers have started off really strong this year and are showing it. The Pirates' pitching has actually been good and same thing with defense. The issue from last year that has continued into this season so far is little offense. The Bucs need to hit more balls.

X-Terminator
04-12-2012, 10:17 AM
Problem is they have faced some very tough pitching so far - Halladay, Lee, Kershaw and Billingsley. 3 of the 4 have won Cy Young Awards. Not easy to score runs off those guys.

steelerdude15
04-12-2012, 10:19 AM
Problem is they have faced some very tough pitching so far - Halladay, Lee, Kershaw and Billingsley. 3 of the 4 have won Cy Young Awards. Not easy to score runs off those guys.

Yup. That is something that has to be taken into account. Since they beat the one and barely lost to the other two, can't complain too much.

steelerdude15
04-12-2012, 09:30 PM
We seriously need to stop giving teams a run in the first inning of each game. It's already annoying.

ShutDown24
04-12-2012, 09:33 PM
Ugh. We're hardly started and already in a hole tonight.

steelerdude15
04-12-2012, 09:37 PM
Ugh. We're hardly started and already in a hole tonight.

Not a good way to start the game. Who would have figured that the Dodgers would have started out this strong.

ShutDown24
04-12-2012, 09:39 PM
Not a good way to start the game. Who would have figured that the Dodgers would have started out this strong.

Yeah, the season is young but still - they're rolling.

steelerdude15
04-12-2012, 09:40 PM
Yeah, the season is young but still - they're rolling.

Yeah I know.... five strikeouts already is really bad.

ShutDown24
04-12-2012, 10:21 PM
There we go!

steelerdude15
04-12-2012, 10:49 PM
There we go!

That home run was needed and the pitching/defense has been good. Other than that fluke first inning, this has been a close game.

ShutDown24
04-13-2012, 12:11 AM
At least we're staying in most of these games.

Hindes204
04-13-2012, 08:25 AM
I actually think we look pretty good. The series against the dodgers was humbling, but LA is playing lights out right now. Another tough series against SF starts today (if the rain here holds off). I'll be at the game Sunday, hopefully they pull out the win.

steelerdude15
04-13-2012, 09:14 AM
Other than that first inning, the Pirates played pretty good last night. This was probably their best game of the series. Pitching was great once again, the defense and Cutch were great, but we need more offense!

steeldevil
04-13-2012, 09:24 AM
My Cardinals are playing very well so far. Signing Carlos Beltran is looking like a great move so far. David Freese picking up right where he left off. We have so many good hitters I knew losing Albert wouldn't be a HUGE deal. Long way to go though.

Hindes204
04-13-2012, 11:31 AM
My Cardinals are playing very well so far. Signing Carlos Beltran is looking like a great move so far. David Freese picking up right where he left off. We have so many good hitters I knew losing Albert wouldn't be a HUGE deal. Long way to go though.

I think you may be in denial of you don't think losing Pujols is huge...he's the best player I've ever seen play the game. I think you'll be ok as you said, you have a lot of offense on your team, but it always hurts to lose arguably the greatest player this generation has ever seen.

X-Terminator
04-13-2012, 02:58 PM
Beltran is no Pujols, that's for damn sure. That would be like the Penguins without Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. Yeah, they'd be just fine with either of them, but they are so much better with both of them.

steelerdude15
04-13-2012, 03:48 PM
Another game where the Pirates let the team score in the first inning. This has to come to an end.

steelerdude15
04-13-2012, 03:54 PM
So this is the fifth out of seven games where they've trailed coming out of the first inning. This is completely unnecessary.

steelerdude15
04-13-2012, 04:49 PM
The more I watch Pedro, the more convinced he's a bust.

steeldevil
04-13-2012, 09:43 PM
Yeah we would obviously be better with him, not saying that at all. Just saying that the group of good hitters on the roster kind of buffers him leaving a bit. In other words it would be a whole lot worse if we didnt have those good hitters in place like Freese, Holliday, Molina, Berkman, and Beltran. Its bad but it could be worse.

Havent been able to see a game yet though...

I hope the Pirates can compete for 2nd this year! Just not 1st hopefully.

steelerdude15
04-15-2012, 08:31 PM
Good win today by the Pirates. A much needed one at that. Last night was a little tough, but a good game. Today's game was good in that they outplayed the Giants. A little shaky at the end with Joel, but pretty good around.

Hindes204
04-16-2012, 11:44 AM
Looks like I picked a good game to go to...that was fun

steelpride12
04-18-2012, 10:44 AM
Great win for the Bucs last night. Seems the offense is coming from where it is expected with Cutch, Neil, and G.I. Jone. Alvarez almost popped a HR, but was robbed I'll admit it. McGee has come up big as well. Let's clean up the control with the pitching and get back to .500. GO BUCS!

steelerdude15
04-18-2012, 07:21 PM
Another win which means we took the series against the D-Backs. Back home they come! Lets go Bucs!

steelpride12
04-18-2012, 10:13 PM
Another win which means we took the series against the D-Backs. Back home they come! Lets go Bucs!
Awesome series win boys. Up to 5-7 and building confidence heading back to PNC. Gotta ramp up that offense!

ShutDown24
04-19-2012, 12:19 AM
5-7 isn't too bad considering the level of competition we've been playing. We just need to keep swigning those bats. Tough series coming up. If we emerge with a win or more I'm feeling okay.

steelpride12
04-21-2012, 08:48 PM
Burnetts first game tonight. He went over 7 innings and posted a 3 hit shutout, I'm impressed and hope he keeps this up for the rotation. Buccos win 2-0. Still worried about the slumping offense, but think they can improve! GO BUCS!

Count Steeler
04-21-2012, 08:59 PM
Burnetts first game tonight. He went over 7 innings and posted a 3 hit shutout, I'm impressed and hope he keeps this up for the rotation. Buccos win 2-0. Still worried about the slumping offense, but think they can improve! GO BUCS!

Don't worry, steelpride12, he will disappoint soon. He looks completely unhittable in 1 outing and then he pitches so flat that his fastball is easy to hit out. We had great hopes for him in Toronto and I see he did not change much in New York. Hope he wins 20, but his history is pretty consistent.

steeldevil
04-21-2012, 09:30 PM
Just saw the score. Extremely surprised by Burnett. He played against a guy that I knew growing up in the minors a week ago and got pulled in the 2nd inning...

steelerdude15
04-21-2012, 11:32 PM
Good win tonight by the Bucs.

steelpride12
04-24-2012, 08:13 PM
3-2 Buccos in the 7th. Man McCutchen has been well clutch when it gets to the 7th inning and on, the stats were off the chart. Looking to put some insurance runs on now and seal this game, Go Bucs!

steelpride12
04-24-2012, 08:38 PM
And Watson blows this one in the 8th. Gonzales gets his 2nd HR of the night and it's now a 4-3 Rockies lead. Man I thought we solved our pitching woes.

steelpride12
04-24-2012, 08:43 PM
Spoke too soon, I forgot we had Clint Barmes who slames a HR home and the Bucs in the 8th tie the game at 4.

steelpride12
04-24-2012, 08:53 PM
The best pick up of the off season Mcgee comes up huge with a base hit and now gives the Bucs a 5-4 lead!

steelerdude15
04-25-2012, 05:49 PM
Alright, Bucs take two out of three against the Rockies! :tt02:

steelpride12
04-25-2012, 07:19 PM
2 out of 3 is good news for the Bucs. Even in the game they lost Mcdonald had a shutout threw 7 until the bullpen blew it.

steelerdude15
04-25-2012, 07:27 PM
2 out of 3 is good news for the Bucs. Even in the game they lost Mcdonald had a shutout threw 7 until the bullpen blew it.

They're going down to Atlanta now for a four game series. I'm hoping they win at least two of these games.

steelerdude15
04-29-2012, 08:58 AM
Nice win by the Bucs last night! Eric finally got his first win with nine strikeouts last night!!!

Borski
05-01-2012, 02:02 AM
Nice game tonight! Alvarez with another HR, finally seems to be "getting it" at the plate.
Now we head to STL, hopefully it goes better then last time we played them.

steelpride12
05-01-2012, 06:41 PM
Morton on the plate tonight. Someone who always has an ERA under 3.00, but cannot string the wins together. Tonight would be a great night to change that, GO BUCS!

steelpride12
05-01-2012, 07:54 PM
2-run homer for Tabata in the 3rd and it's a 2-1 Bucs lead. If these bats can wake up and stay consistant with the combination of the great pitching we can get over the .500 mark.

ShutDown24
05-01-2012, 07:59 PM
I've really been enjoying the season thus far.

steelpride12
05-01-2012, 08:04 PM
I've really been enjoying the season thus far.
As Have I. I really like the pitching so far and additions of Mcgee and Barmes I think the bats will eventually wake up like they did in Atlanta.

steelpride12
05-01-2012, 08:30 PM
Clint Barmes has just been a disappointment so far. Yes it's early, but his average is under .200 and now examples of poor fielding. Come on.

steelerdude15
05-01-2012, 09:09 PM
I've really been enjoying the season thus far.

I have as well. Pitching has been incredible for our standards except for a few games. Batting however has to become more consistent and Pedro is starting to wake up. Even though they're losing right now, I can still see one win coming out of this series.

steeldevil
05-01-2012, 11:26 PM
I have as well. Pitching has been incredible for our standards except for a few games. Batting however has to become more consistent and Pedro is starting to wake up. Even though they're losing right now, I can still see one win coming out of this series.

I don't think the Cardinals have swept anyone this season, or just 1 if we have. Hopefully we hit better against Burnett than last time. Geeez.

steeldevil
05-02-2012, 11:07 PM
I don't think the Cardinals have swept anyone this season, or just 1 if we have. Hopefully we hit better against Burnett than last time. Geeez.

Did a decent job lol

X-Terminator
05-03-2012, 12:32 AM
I think it's funny that Burnett comes out with the "Preparation for Domination" t-shirts for himself, J-Mac and Morton...then both he and Morton get shelled. Time to put the shirts away, guys, because you ain't dominated SHIT.

polamalubeast
05-03-2012, 08:37 AM
A.J. Burnett became the first pitcher since 1918 to allow 12 or more earned runs without completing three innings of work

steelerdude15
05-03-2012, 04:32 PM
Good win today. Luckily with the next few series (Reds, Nationals, and Astros), we have a good chance of having a winning record.

steelpride12
05-05-2012, 11:10 PM
Figured the Cards would take 2 out of 3 from us and another good outing from Macdonald today and a split now with Cincy, let's get the W tomorrow and take the series.

steelerdude15
05-06-2012, 05:04 PM
Well, they lost the series, but I'm hoping they can win the next one against the Nationals.

steelpride12
05-06-2012, 05:36 PM
Well, they lost the series, but I'm hoping they can win the next one against the Nationals.
Ups and downs right now. Not looking like an over .500 team. Just too much inconsistency which has been a common theme over the years.

steelerdude15
05-06-2012, 10:10 PM
Ups and downs right now. Not looking like an over .500 team. Just too much inconsistency which has been a common theme over the years.

Yeah, inconsistency has been a problem for a long time. When this team is consistent in hitting, defense, and pitching, they're a really good team that could possibly take on anyone. For example, we took two out of three against Boston last year and two out of three against the Phillies and Diamondbacks to open up the season. Two great teams and one really good team. Also, the Pirates were on fire last night against the Reds. James McDonald pitched extremely well with seven strikeouts, the defense was great with Barmes making some awesome plays, and the hitting was pretty good with two homers. Then, you have today where Charlie Morton couldn't do anything and even Hurdle called him out for being inconsistent. There was no offense either. Its frustrating to say the least.

steelpride12
05-06-2012, 10:33 PM
Yeah, inconsistency has been a problem for a long time. When this team is consistent in hitting, defense, and pitching, they're a really good team that could possibly take on anyone. For example, we took two out of three against Boston last year and two out of three against the Phillies and Diamondbacks to open up the season. Two great teams and one really good team. Also, the Pirates were on fire last night against the Reds. James McDonald pitched extremely well with seven strikeouts, the defense was great with Barmes making some awesome plays, and the hitting was pretty good with two homers. Then, you have today where Charlie Morton couldn't do anything and even Hurdle called him out for being inconsistent. There was no offense either. Its frustrating to say the least.
Just strange how some games we post up 10 runs like it's nothing, but like today can't score a single run. Same with the pitching. Some nights they shut out their opponents and the next day they give up 13 runs.

steelerdude15
05-06-2012, 10:45 PM
Just strange how some games we post up 10 runs like it's nothing, but like today can't score a single run. Same with the pitching. Some nights they shut out their opponents and the next day they give up 13 runs.

Yeah, that's one thing I've noticed. I'd say the two best pitchers as of right now are Bedard and McDonald. They are pitching lights out right now. I'd say our biggest concern, other than the inconsistency, is hitting. I will say, I'm quite impressed with Pedro so far. He leads the team with seven homers, fifteen RBIs, but also leads with twenty six strikeouts.

steelpride12
05-06-2012, 10:56 PM
Yeah, that's one thing I've noticed. I'd say the two best pitchers as of right now are Bedard and McDonald. They are pitching lights out right now. I'd say our biggest concern, other than the inconsistency, is hitting. I will say, I'm quite impressed with Pedro so far. He leads the team with seven homers, fifteen RBIs, but also leads with twenty six strikeouts.
Pedro has been most impressive, but will he keep this up after the All-Star Break well see about that. Cutch has been sick, but him and Neil have done their job, but Barmes has been a bust and hitting under .200 is sad.

steelerdude15
05-07-2012, 09:24 AM
Pedro has been most impressive, but will he keep this up after the All-Star Break well see about that. Cutch has been sick, but him and Neil have done their job, but Barmes has been a bust and hitting under .200 is sad.

I'd say his defense has been better than Cedros, but his hitting is horrid. Boy I can't wait till they bring up Josh Bell. I really hope hes a beast when he makes it to the pro level. I'll actually be able to see him if hes still in single A in June.

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 07:07 PM
Burnett pitching great tonight, but still a 2-1 Nats lead off the Harper sensation at 19 years old. Cutch gets his first HR of the season.

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 07:11 PM
Jones hits a HR in the 4th as well and just like that it's a 2-2 game, come on offense keep this up!

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 07:58 PM
In the 8th inning and Burnett has 9K's

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 07:59 PM
10 strikeouts

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 08:11 PM
Walker with the sacrafice pop up and 3-2 Bucs in the 8th!

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 08:23 PM
FUCK. Buccos luck kicked in. The Hammer blows a save and lets Laroche get under the ball and like that it's a 4-3 Nats lead. Gotta score more than 3 runs a game to get the W's.

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 08:41 PM
CRAZY GAME! Bottom of the 9th and two straight wild pitches and Presley is on 3rd with one out, comee oneee Bucs!

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 08:44 PM
WALK OFF HOMERUN BY BARAJAS WITH TWO OUTS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH!!!! Best time possible for him to start hitting the ball, wow a crazy game!!!!

steelerdude15
05-08-2012, 09:46 PM
WALK OFF HOMERUN BY BARAJAS WITH TWO OUTS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH!!!! Best time possible for him to start hitting the ball, wow a crazy game!!!!

That was awesome! We actually got to watch the game too.

steelpride12
05-08-2012, 10:56 PM
That was awesome! We actually got to watch the game too.
Tell me about it. I never get to see Buccos games as I work during the evening and night during the week. So great to see a game and a W.

X-Terminator
05-09-2012, 07:44 AM
If only the Pirates had just an average offense...with that pitching staff, they'd be in first place.

Good job by A.J. to bounce back after that debacle in St. Louis. Too bad Hanrahan decided to suck and cost him a W.

steelerdude15
05-09-2012, 12:37 PM
If only the Pirates had just an average offense...with that pitching staff, they'd be in first place.

Good job by A.J. to bounce back after that debacle in St. Louis. Too bad Hanrahan decided to suck and cost him a W.

Ah, everyone pitcher has their bad games and Joel had one last night. I'm sure he'll bounce back and I also agree about the offense.

steelerdude15
05-09-2012, 06:27 PM
And now Eric goes down..... wonderful.

steelerdude15
05-09-2012, 06:35 PM
Eric left with back spasms. That's a sigh of relief, I was afraid it would be worse.

steelerdude15
05-09-2012, 09:09 PM
Ah, it feels good to win the series, but man, was tonight's game scary at times! Thank you Cutch for coming through.

X-Terminator
05-09-2012, 09:22 PM
If anyone had May 9 as the day Bedard got hurt again, you win! My only surprise is that it took this long.

X-Terminator
05-10-2012, 09:09 PM
Who is this Strasburg kid? He's pretty good. :heh:

Pirates actually got 2 runs off him, but once again, Correia shows why he should be nowhere near the top of the rotation. I really can't wait until Cole and/or Taillon are ready, so we can send this turd packing.

steelpride12
05-14-2012, 08:05 AM
Man I always pick a good game to start off my season. Went to yesterdays chilly and wet game 3 against the Astros and all I have to say is thank fucking god we won in 12 and it didn't go further I was freezing! :lol:

steelerdude15
05-14-2012, 08:55 AM
Two straight series the Pirates have won. Its a nice feeling, but they're going to play a tough Marlins team that's come a live of late.

Borski
05-14-2012, 10:54 PM
What is the "S" sign the Pirates and fans are making with their hands mean? The new wife and I just saw a game the other day and we couldn't figure it out

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X-Terminator
05-14-2012, 11:33 PM
What is the "S" sign the Pirates and fans are making with their hands mean? The new wife and I just saw a game the other day and we couldn't figure it out

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk 2

It's a reference to "Dude, Where's My Car," but I don't know exactly what they're referencing from the movie.

BTW, that's 3 in a row tonight against a tough Marlins squad. It's great they are where they are, but it's still frustrating to watch them attempt to hit. They'd better hope the pitching doesn't falter like last season, because their offense sure as hell isn't going to improve much.

steelpride12
05-15-2012, 06:51 PM
The "S" sign is actually the "Z" from "Dude Where's My Car." It means Zoltan if you watched the movie you would understand. I'm still confident in this team. They won the last two series and at worst split this one against a great Marlins team. The pitching has been on fire and if these bats get hot they will be a good club. 1-1 now against the animal Josh Johnson, beating him would make the Bucs feel great and also get them to .500.

GO BUCS!

steelpride12
05-15-2012, 07:24 PM
3-1 Marlins now. Ugh What happened to Correia this season he has zero control and it's costing the Bucs. He should be at the bottom of the rotation and not even on it if it was up to me.

steelpride12
05-15-2012, 07:27 PM
5-1 Marlins with one out PULL FUCKING CORREIA!!!

steelpride12
05-15-2012, 07:30 PM
It's sad that no one will pull Correia in this nightmare 6th inning and now 6-1 Marlins. Hey why not end the game now.

steelerdude15
05-17-2012, 09:09 PM
Talk about a scary game tonight, but we won the season series against the Nats. James had an awesome pitching performance until the sixth inning and he fell, but luckily the defense, offense, and bull pen saved. it. By the way, James struck out eleven tonight which is not a only a season record, but its also a career record for him. Cutch was on fire with two home runs and an amazing juggling catch while hitting the wall. Just amazing.

steelpride12
05-19-2012, 09:31 PM
Wow Cutch again with another two home run night and he is truly UN-stoppable. Good to see Barajas finally coming around, but still nothing from Barmes. Good to get the W against a strong Detroit team.

steelerdude15
05-20-2012, 10:41 AM
Wow Cutch again with another two home run night and he is truly UN-stoppable. Good to see Barajas finally coming around, but still nothing from Barmes. Good to get the W against a strong Detroit team.

Well, the thing about Barmes is that he was picked up for his defense, not his offense. This is something that I think many of our fellow Pirates fans seem to forget.

steelpride12
05-21-2012, 03:21 PM
Well, the thing about Barmes is that he was picked up for his defense, not his offense. This is something that I think many of our fellow Pirates fans seem to forget.
I understand that, but he still has his errors and getting someone purely for defense is not the best tactic, I'm they they at least expect .200 out of him.

steelpride12
05-21-2012, 11:55 PM
Hell of a come back win against the Mets. Another sad home game for Bedard, but it was nice to see some offense come alive after being down 4 runs and McKenry with the two run shot. Let's get 2-3 in this series were only 2.5 games back.

steeldevil
05-24-2012, 11:43 PM
Cardinals playing like crap the last 2 weeks. Reds take the lead....

steelerdude15
05-28-2012, 04:25 PM
The Pirates have done extremely well these last four games. With today's win, the Pirates have five hundred record. The team has played consistently which is a must to win. Pitching, batting, and defense have really come together. I like what I'm seeing from our bullpen, Pedro is hitting well, and everyone else is doing their part to keep winning. They swept the Cubs and have one against the Reds, lets go Bucs!

Borski
05-29-2012, 02:16 PM
Hopfully we can win the series today to go over .500

steelerdude15
05-29-2012, 10:24 PM
Hopfully we can win the series today to go over .500

Well, things aren't looking too good right now.

Borski
05-30-2012, 03:15 PM
theres still today

steelerdude15
05-30-2012, 03:46 PM
theres still today

Yes there is. We have a new short stop for right now. Jordy Mercer was brought up from AAA and his stats are pretty solid. He's batting .303 with 22 RBI's. Stats are only a fraction of player, so lets see what he brings!

steelerdude15
05-30-2012, 10:18 PM
Two straight series we've taken. I hope the Bucs can keep it up!

steelerdude15
06-03-2012, 05:01 PM
Third straight series we've taken and currently, we are tied with the Cardinals for second place in the NL Central. If the Mets sweep the Cards tonight, we will have second place to ourselves. However, we're heading to Cincinnati which will be a tough series.

polamalubeast
06-03-2012, 05:14 PM
If the pirates had an average offense, they would be in the first place right now!

steeldevil
06-03-2012, 10:34 PM
Cardinals score 1 run in 3 games against the Mets. This season is going downhill.

steelerdude15
06-04-2012, 08:52 PM
Bucs thrilled to grab Stanford's Appel at No. 8

Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft was proceeding with some first-round surprises Monday night when the Pirates pulled the biggest.

With the overall No. 8 pick, the Bucs chose the pitcher who had begun the day as the probable No. 1 on most insiders' lists. But after every team ahead of them passed on Mark Appel, the Pirates didn't, jumping at the opportunity to add the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Stanford right-hander to their pitching lode.

"We were very pleased that he was still sitting there when it was our selection," said Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington. "We don't know why [other teams] chose players over him; different teams have different interpretations of players."

Read More: http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120604&content_id=32755794&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit

From what I understand, he is one of the best pitchers in the draft. Many feel he is a complete package. Does anyone else think its odd that both the Pirates and the Steelers drafted someone from Stanford in the first round of their drafts?

Count Steeler
06-04-2012, 08:54 PM
From what I understand, he is one of the best pitchers in the draft. Does anyone else think its odd that both the Pirates and the Steelers drafted someone from Stanford in the first round of their drafts?

And 2 apparent studs. Nothing wrong with that.

steelerdude15
06-04-2012, 08:57 PM
And 2 apparent studs. Nothing wrong with that.

Nope, I'm not complaining at all.

Godfather
06-04-2012, 09:18 PM
Anyone know if Mark Appel is Jayne's little brother? She was a center/forward for Stanford a couple of years ago.

Borski
06-06-2012, 05:25 AM
Buccos heating up! last 10 games they went 8-2 2 games above .500 and only 2 games out of first place! Lets Go Brad Lincon tonight!

steelerdude15
06-06-2012, 11:47 AM
Buccos heating up! last 10 games they went 8-2 2 games above .500 and only 2 games out of first place! Lets Go Brad Lincon tonight!

I can't wait for Brad to pitch!

steeldawg
06-06-2012, 02:21 PM
Does anyone think we will make a move for a big bat? If so, who do you think it will be?

steelerdude15
06-06-2012, 03:57 PM
Does anyone think we will make a move for a big bat? If so, who do you think it will be?

Well, they just did draft one out of Texas Tech and have a couple coming through the minors as we speak. On top of that, our new SS Jordy Mercer is a big bat. I hope he'll be in the line up more often. With that in mind, I don't think they will.

steeldawg
06-06-2012, 04:20 PM
Well, they just did draft one out of Texas Tech and have a couple coming through the minors as we speak. On top of that, our new SS Jordy Mercer is a big bat. I hope he'll be in the line up more often. With that in mind, I don't think they will.

I feel like with our pitching being very good this year a good rbi guy is the one thing we are missing for a playoof run.

steelerdude15
06-06-2012, 04:27 PM
I feel like with our pitching being very good this year a good rbi guy is the one thing we are missing for a playoof run.

It would be great to have one, but I don't see the Pirates doing it.

Edman
06-07-2012, 09:49 PM
Bucs take 2 of 3 from the Reds. Back 2 in the Central.

Back-to-back Winning Series on the road against two tough opponents. Taking the series against the Brewers at Miller Park was big, since the Pirates have been Milwaukee's punching bag for years now.

steelerdude15
06-07-2012, 09:57 PM
Bucs take 2 of 3 from the Reds. Back 2 in the Central.

Back-to-back Winning Series on the road against two tough opponents. Taking the series against the Brewers at Miller Park was big, since the Pirates have been Milwaukee's punching bag for years now.

To add on to that, not only have they won these two series back to back on the road, but they've now won FOUR series in the row, all against NL Central rivals. First the Cubs, then Reds, then Brewers, and finally against the Reds tonight. This game went down to the wire. Blow for blow, it was like a game of chess, but we had the final blow. Good job for everyone sticking in there and giving Kevin another win. Back to Pittsburgh to play the Royals.

vader29
06-08-2012, 10:52 PM
Great article about Clint Hurdle by Dejan Kovacevic:

CINCINNATI — Clint Hurdle is a difficult man to describe to those who don't deal with him regularly. But I won't lie: I had set out this week to pen what I hoped would be a definitive, detailed, adjective-laced column on the personality of the Pirates' manager.

And I decided against it.

If only because others could do it so, so much better ...

Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/dejankovacevic/1920576-74/hurdle-clint-pirates-mckenry-barajas-gayo-laughing-park-players-manager

Borski
06-09-2012, 05:25 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9PfdF2fRLA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

X-Terminator
06-09-2012, 09:47 PM
Don't look now folks, but your Buccos are 4 games over .500 and just a game out of first place...in June. Personally, it's amazing to me how well they've done despite having next to no offense until the last couple of weeks (12 straight games of 4+ runs scored, translating into a 9-3 record...coincidence? I don't think so). I'm still waiting for the inevitable collapse, because just like last season, the pitching is eventually going to run out of steam and I'm not expecting the offense to be able to carry the load.

Borski
06-09-2012, 11:24 PM
Don't look now folks, but your Buccos are 4 games over .500 and just a game out of first place...in June. Personally, it's amazing to me how well they've done despite having next to no offense until the last couple of weeks (12 straight games of 4+ runs scored, translating into a 9-3 record...coincidence? I don't think so). I'm still waiting for the inevitable collapse, because just like last season, the pitching is eventually going to run out of steam and I'm not expecting the offense to be able to carry the load.

I'm just enjoying it! For the first time in awhile I think we have a decent shot at breaking .500 and who knows, once they get a taste of winning if the get the division lead they might make a run for a playoff spot. we lucky don't have a very tough division so as long as we hold on for awhile we will stay in the race.

polamalubeast
06-10-2012, 05:11 PM
34-29

I hope that the pirates will continue to win and do not repeat the same mistakes of last year!

steelerdude15
06-10-2012, 05:35 PM
Don't look now folks, but your Buccos are 4 games over .500 and just a game out of first place...in June. Personally, it's amazing to me how well they've done despite having next to no offense until the last couple of weeks (12 straight games of 4+ runs scored, translating into a 9-3 record...coincidence? I don't think so). I'm still waiting for the inevitable collapse, because just like last season, the pitching is eventually going to run out of steam and I'm not expecting the offense to be able to carry the load.

But what if there isn't a collapse? What if they finish strong this year and having a winning record or are close to it? I know its early, but lets at least enjoy it now if another collapse happens.

Borski
06-10-2012, 06:30 PM
34-29

I hope that the pirates will continue to win and do not repeat the same mistakes of last year!

Who is 34-29?

polamalubeast
06-10-2012, 06:33 PM
Who is 34-29?

oups!..32-27!

X-Terminator
06-10-2012, 08:52 PM
But what if there isn't a collapse? What if they finish strong this year and having a winning record or are close to it? I know its early, but lets at least enjoy it now if another collapse happens.

Then of course I'll stand up and cheer all night long. But the Pirates were in first place and had won 54 games in late July last year...then won just 18 games the rest of the season. I'll believe they won't collapse when it actually doesn't happen. Until then, I will enjoy the ride.

Just looking at their upcoming schedule:

3 at O's
3 at Indians
3 vs Twins
3 vs Tigers
4 at Phillies
3 at Cards

If they win 6 of those 19 games, I'll be stunned. That is a BRUTAL schedule.

steelerdude15
06-10-2012, 09:21 PM
Then of course I'll stand up and cheer all night long. But the Pirates were in first place and had won 54 games in late July last year...then won just 18 games the rest of the season. I'll believe they won't collapse when it actually doesn't happen. Until then, I will enjoy the ride.

Just looking at their upcoming schedule:

3 at O's
3 at Indians
3 vs Twins
3 vs Tigers
4 at Phillies
3 at Cards

If they win 6 of those 19 games, I'll be stunned. That is a BRUTAL schedule.

I wouldn't be worried about the O's, their collapse is coming soon enough. Twins are one of the worst teams in the majors, but the rest do look tough.

polamalubeast
06-10-2012, 09:27 PM
3 at O's
3 at Indians
3 vs Twins
3 vs Tigers
4 at Phillies
3 at Cards


The tigers, the cardinals and phillies are not playing well right now..... The twins are a bad team.

The Pirates can have a good record in the next 19 games. But I can be wrong

Edman
06-10-2012, 09:56 PM
The Pirates may collapse. Maybe not.

All you can do is enjoy it while it lasts at this point. That's the most we can do.

steelerdude15
06-11-2012, 12:40 PM
The Pirates might actually be buyers in the trade market this year

Normally at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates turn into a de facto minor league team for big-market teams like the Red Sox and Yankees.

This year, it looks like the roles could be reversing, with the Pirates currently leading the NL Central, and the Red Sox sitting in last place in the AL East.

As of right now, the Pirates are one of a few teams reportedly interested in Red Sox 1B/3B Kevin Youkilis.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has said that Youkilis isn't on the market, but any knowledgeable baseball fan could take one look at the Red Sox and see that Cherington is lying through his teeth.

Read More: http://www.faniq.com/blog/Pittsburgh-Pirates-are-among-teams-interested-in-Kevin-Youkilis-Blog-50658

What does everyone think of this? I wouldn't exactly call this a reliable source so it could be completely made up. I just checked his stats and he's only hitting .231. Does anyone think if he does come and play for the Pirates that he would actually have more hits because he's playing in a weaker division? :noidea:

Boh
06-11-2012, 01:24 PM
I wouldn't be worried about the O's, their collapse is coming soon enough. Twins are one of the worst teams in the majors, but the rest do look tough.

you think so?

have a great series. I'll be an Camden tuesday. Brian Roberts will be back

steelerdude15
06-11-2012, 01:28 PM
you think so?

have a great series. I'll be an Camden tuesday. Brian Roberts will be back

No way, I'll be there tomorrow too! I have a feeling its going to happen or they won't finish number one in the division. I guess we'll see.

Boh
06-11-2012, 03:21 PM
Us being in the Hardest division in the MLB, I wouldn't doubt not being in first. Im very happy with the turn around of the team this year.

Borski
06-11-2012, 03:24 PM
The Pirates might actually be buyers in the trade market this year

Normally at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates turn into a de facto minor league team for big-market teams like the Red Sox and Yankees.

This year, it looks like the roles could be reversing, with the Pirates currently leading the NL Central, and the Red Sox sitting in last place in the AL East.

As of right now, the Pirates are one of a few teams reportedly interested in Red Sox 1B/3B Kevin Youkilis.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has said that Youkilis isn't on the market, but any knowledgeable baseball fan could take one look at the Red Sox and see that Cherington is lying through his teeth.

Read More: http://www.faniq.com/blog/Pittsburgh-Pirates-are-among-teams-interested-in-Kevin-Youkilis-Blog-50658

What does everyone think of this? I wouldn't exactly call this a reliable source so it could be completely made up. I just checked his stats and he's only hitting .231. Does anyone think if he does come and play for the Pirates that he would actually have more hits because he's playing in a weaker division? :noidea:

being in a weaker division could possibly give him more confidence. He does have a better BA then Alvarez right now...still dont know how I feel about it though.

Edman
06-11-2012, 03:48 PM
This years' Pirates are further along than last years team.

The 2011 Team didn't get above .500 until late June. So there's something a little different this year. I don't know if this team has enough to get it into the upper-echelon, but I think it's evidence that the 2011 team's surge was no fluke. For the first time in years, we have a Pirates squad with potential. This team has the potential to be something great, but time will tell if it's ever realized.

X-Terminator
06-11-2012, 04:49 PM
Youkilis would be a good pickup just for his intensity and leadership.

X-Terminator
06-12-2012, 08:51 PM
Good God, are Lincoln and Resop the two worst effing pitchers on the team or what? Lincoln is better off as a reliever because he is AWFUL as a starter, and Resop needs to be released ASAf'nP. Could be the beginning of their annual free-fall into oblivion, but I really, really hope they prove me wrong.

oneforthetoe
06-12-2012, 09:37 PM
Good God, are Lincoln and Resop the two worst effing pitchers on the team or what? Lincoln is better off as a reliever because he is AWFUL as a starter, and Resop needs to be released ASAf'nP. Could be the beginning of their annual free-fall into oblivion, but I really, really hope they prove me wrong.

I don't think they are ready to fall. Although they are due to cool off a bit. I don't see the injuries piling up this year - as of yet at least. Also, the pitching staff is deeper this year.

Boh
06-13-2012, 12:01 PM
Baltimore has a more high powered lineup than some might think. thankfully the rain held up last night, but boy was it humid.

steelerdude15
06-13-2012, 12:03 PM
Well, after going to the game last night, it was okay at best. Camden Yards is a beautiful ballpark and one that everyone should go see. There was quite a few Pirates fans and once again, they made me proud by showing our class when some of the obnoxious Beltway fans started acting up. Overall, majority of the O's fans were respectful. Our fans had a good time, were very respectful, and a few were really funny. :lol: Anyways to the game, wasn't exactly their best game, but they did almost have a comeback. Lincoln was picked apart from the get go and was the entire time he pitched. Resop who is usually good was not good last night and I don't know what he was thinking when he made that horrible throw to first which made the runners advanced. I hope they come back and get today and tomorrow.

steelerdude15
06-13-2012, 12:03 PM
Baltimore has a more high powered lineup than some might think. thankfully the rain held up last night, but boy was it humid.

Yes it was, what section did you sit in?

Boh
06-13-2012, 12:14 PM
Yes it was, what section did you sit in?

section 24 down the 1st base line, but i spent most of the game on the brand new Bar / Lounge out in center field next to the scoreboard. had a crabcake and a nattyboh then didn't feel like getting up, lol

steelerdude15
06-13-2012, 12:22 PM
section 24 down the 1st base line, but i spent most of the game on the brand new Bar / Lounge out in center field next to the scoreboard. had a crabcake and a nattyboh then didn't feel like getting up, lol

I was above you, I sat in section 322 on the first base line too.

Boh
06-13-2012, 08:48 PM
im not sure ive ever seen A homerun on a broken bat before.... Chris Davis has some serious power. good game.

steelerdude15
06-14-2012, 04:12 PM
Hoping the Pirates get a win tonight, it would be nice.

X-Terminator
06-14-2012, 05:24 PM
im not sure ive ever seen A homerun on a broken bat before.... Chris Davis has some serious power. good game.

Frazier (don't know his first name) from the Reds did it a few weeks ago. First time I'd ever seen it.

Anyway, Bedard had better pick the Bucs up tonight before this losing streak gets out of hand. Lincoln and Correia should be banished to the bullpen forever.

X-Terminator
06-14-2012, 09:04 PM
Swept, and looked horrible doing it. Back to sucky reality, Pirates fans.

Edman
06-14-2012, 10:35 PM
Just not enough Offensive Firepower to keep pace with the AL teams in their AL ballparks. Happened last year in Cleveland, happened again here.

Solid Pitching and Mediocre Offense works against the Dregs, but not against teams that can actually hit.

steelerdude15
06-14-2012, 10:39 PM
Swept, and looked horrible doing it. Back to sucky reality, Pirates fans.

Can't let one series dictate the rest of the season. Yeah it was definitely their worst series all season. I definitely hope they can pick it up for the next series and do some damage.

steelerdude15
06-15-2012, 11:53 PM
Alright Bucs, get your stuff together and get back on track.

SteelCityMan786
06-17-2012, 03:46 PM
Great way to bounce back, especially after what happened in Baltimore, although 2-4 wasn't the ideal roadtrip, I'll take it considering the circumstances.

With the injuries that have infested this team, dare we bring up Locke and see what he can do as a starter. I am not sure how comfortable I am with sending Lincoln out every fifth day AT THIS POINT. Although I am willing to let him work his way through.

Pedro seems to finally seems to be waking up (but didn't we see that a couple of weeks ago:rofl:) None the less it's good to see him get four home runs on this road trip. The thing to keep in mind though with him, is that he is a streaky batter (He was like that in Altoona too).

Anyway, get a good rest, and see if they can go 4-2 on the homestand against a Twins team that they can get fat off of, and a Detroit team they can snag a game or two off of.

Lets Go Bucs!

X-Terminator
06-17-2012, 06:39 PM
Pedro Alvarez = Dave Kingman. I'm absolutely convinced of that now. 30 HR, ~100 RBI, .210 BA and 150 K.

I think J-Mac and A.J. settled the team down after the 4-game losing streak, too. A.J. has been worth every penny so far this season. And please for the love of all that's sweet and good, get Lincoln out of the damn rotation and call up one of their hot pitchers from AAA. How many more terrible starts is it going to take before they realize he is NOT A STARTER!?!?

steelerdude15
06-17-2012, 06:48 PM
Great way to bounce back, especially after what happened in Baltimore, although 2-4 wasn't the ideal roadtrip, I'll take it considering the circumstances.

With the injuries that have infested this team, dare we bring up Locke and see what he can do as a starter. I am not sure how comfortable I am with sending Lincoln out every fifth day AT THIS POINT. Although I am willing to let him work his way through.

Pedro seems to finally seems to be waking up (but didn't we see that a couple of weeks ago:rofl:) None the less it's good to see him get four home runs on this road trip. The thing to keep in mind though with him, is that he is a streaky batter (He was like that in Altoona too).

Anyway, get a good rest, and see if they can go 4-2 on the homestand against a Twins team that they can get fat off of, and a Detroit team they can snag a game or two off of.

Lets Go Bucs!

Injuries? Yeah, there's been a few, but not an "infestation." I wouldn't exactly say that Pedro is finally waking up. He could easily go right back into a slump starting Tuesday. He still has a lot to prove.

SteelCityMan786
06-17-2012, 11:56 PM
Injuries? Yeah, there's been a few, but not an "infestation." I wouldn't exactly say that Pedro is finally waking up. He could easily go right back into a slump starting Tuesday. He still has a lot to prove.

I am talking about the pitching staff more so since we haven't had the likes of Karstens for months and the hit and miss appearances of Bedard. I am not stunned about Bedard to an extent. He has had a history of it, although I am impressed it was just a short stay. Good to see he may be able to stay healthy, but I will reserve judgement about him still being "injury prone."

steelerdude15
06-20-2012, 05:43 PM
Hoping the Bucs can win tonight and take this series. It would be two in a row!

X-Terminator
06-20-2012, 07:38 PM
Well, they're in the middle of making a guy with a 1-7 record and 6.42 ERA look like Cy freakin' Young. Superb job, boys.

steelerdude15
06-22-2012, 01:18 AM
Great win tonight. That is the second straight series they've won. If anyone missed it, J-Mac pitched the entire game striking out six, Cutch had a bases loaded-bases clearing double, and Pedro hit his thirteenth home run that went out of the park.

X-Terminator
06-22-2012, 01:33 AM
Nice bounce-back game. Now at least win one game against Fister or Scherzer (Verlander is an automatic L).

polamalubeast
06-23-2012, 06:09 PM
18-8 last 26 games

X-Terminator
06-23-2012, 07:48 PM
Can't believe they took this series. Verlander will give them a sound spanking tomorrow, though.

Borski
06-24-2012, 12:35 AM
Got some tickets to see the game in Philly monday. Can't wait! Hopefully the Philly fans are not as bad as I have heard, still worth it to see my Buccos!

X-Terminator
06-24-2012, 05:21 PM
They battled Verlander today but lost 3-2. Chris Resop needs to be exiled to a remote island in the Pacific for sucking so damn much.

On to Philly, where I feel they're going to get swept. This will finally be when the Pirates begin their annual free-fall.

steelerdude15
06-24-2012, 11:35 PM
Got some tickets to see the game in Philly monday. Can't wait! Hopefully the Philly fans are not as bad as I have heard, still worth it to see my Buccos!

If any of them start running their mouths, just look at them and laugh. They won't have any clue what to do.

oneforthetoe
06-25-2012, 06:27 PM
Wow, the Bad News Bears have shown up.

X-Terminator
06-25-2012, 08:12 PM
So they choose tonight to play terrible defense, and not only that, they have lost Barajas to a bone bruise. Karstens gives up 7 runs in 5 innings after so many people on the Pirates' page thought he was the "savior."

And so it begins...

steelerdude15
06-26-2012, 09:08 PM
Well, we lost this series, but we could still win tomorrow. I believe we play the Cards next.

Borski
06-27-2012, 06:05 AM
its a 4 game series, so there is still the chance of splitting the series, especially with out 2 best pitchers playing the next 2 games.

X-Terminator
06-27-2012, 06:44 AM
J-Mac and A.J. being called upon to be the stoppers again. Wonder if they're getting tired of carrying the other 3 bums yet?

oneforthetoe
06-27-2012, 04:49 PM
J-Mac and A.J. being called upon to be the stoppers again. Wonder if they're getting tired of carrying the other 3 bums yet?

That's the difference with years past .... at least we have two guys seemingly capable of stopping the bleeding. Now, please, bats don't go silent.

steelerdude15
06-27-2012, 05:57 PM
its a 4 game series, so there is still the chance of splitting the series, especially with out 2 best pitchers playing the next 2 games.

O yeah, I forgot its four games.

oneforthetoe
06-27-2012, 08:48 PM
Well, looks like they are trying to blow it again. If they lose this game I hope this is not the Atlanta Braves' overtime moment. Could really put us in a tail spin.

oneforthetoe
06-27-2012, 09:08 PM
Nice to see us battle back.

steelerdude15
06-27-2012, 10:29 PM
Good win tonight by the Bucs. Thankfully Tony Watson didn't hurt us too bad and our bats were on fire tonight. A special thanks to Brad Lincoln for getting us out of that jam that Watson put us in.

X-Terminator
06-28-2012, 01:20 AM
I'd also like to thank Charlie Manuel for choosing to pitch to Cutch in the 8th with a base open and down by 2 runs. Cutch promptly hits a 2-run HR to put them up by 4. What in the world was he thinking?

Way to step up offense on an off-night for the pitching.

Borski
06-28-2012, 03:32 PM
nice we split the series and Burrnet gets another win!

polamalubeast
06-28-2012, 03:58 PM
Then of course I'll stand up and cheer all night long. But the Pirates were in first place and had won 54 games in late July last year...then won just 18 games the rest of the season. I'll believe they won't collapse when it actually doesn't happen. Until then, I will enjoy the ride.

Just looking at their upcoming schedule:

3 at O's
3 at Indians
3 vs Twins
3 vs Tigers
4 at Phillies
3 at Cards

If they win 6 of those 19 games, I'll be stunned. That is a BRUTAL schedule.

The pirates are 8-8 right now

Not Great,but not Bad

KeiselPower99
06-28-2012, 06:43 PM
McCutchen and Burnett should be All Star starters. How does Tabata still have a job in Pittsburgh the way he has been hitting? It's been brutal.

X-Terminator
06-29-2012, 04:45 AM
McCutchen and Burnett should be All Star starters. How does Tabata still have a job in Pittsburgh the way he has been hitting? It's been brutal.

We here in the Burgh are wondering the same thing. Meanwhile, Starling Marte continues to tear up AAA pitching and was named to the International League All-Star Game, and hasn't gotten so much as a look from the Bucs.

steelerdude15
06-29-2012, 09:43 AM
We here in the Burgh are wondering the same thing. Meanwhile, Starling Marte continues to tear up AAA pitching and was named to the International League All-Star Game, and hasn't gotten so much as a look from the Bucs.
His time will come. The organization seems more focused on Cole as of right now.

steelerdude15
06-29-2012, 10:42 PM
Talk about an awesome win tonight! Great way to open the series with a fourteen to five victory with nineteen hits! Let's go Bucs! :jolly:

oneforthetoe
06-29-2012, 11:13 PM
Talk about an awesome win tonight! Great way to open the series with a fourteen to five victory with nineteen hits! Let's go Bucs! :jolly:

Great Victory. The Bucs' bats really needed to step up this series without our number one and two pitchers being available.

X-Terminator
06-29-2012, 11:30 PM
This month, the Pirates are 16-10, with series wins over the Reds, Indians and Tigers, and a split with Phillies; have hit 38 HR, which is one shy of the team record for any month, and have scored 138 runs, which is the most in the majors. They have also hit 46 of their 72 HR on the road, which tells you how much of a pitcher's park PNC is and why the team is absolutely right to bulk up the organization with pitching as much as we all complain about the lack of hitting. They are also 21-11 since May 23. What a roll they have been on. Just got to hope they can keep it rolling through the second half, especially with the schedule being much more favorable.

Borski
06-30-2012, 05:36 AM
I work the night shift, and on my first break I saw the Pirates where down 5-2 I was a little disappointed. but you can imagine my surprise when I went on my lunch break to find out they won 14-5!

GO Buccos! :Off to pirates.com to check out the highlights!:

Edman
06-30-2012, 04:52 PM
7-3. The Bucs take the series against the Cards in St. Louis. Alvarez hits a Grand Slam in the 1st.

Bad News: Cutch injures his wrist making an amazing catch. BTW, he had another outstanding day.

steelerdude15
07-01-2012, 11:05 PM
Even though the Pirates sweep the Cardinals, I'm happy with them taking the series. I did get to see the West Virginia Power, which is the single a farm team of the Pirates against the local Delmarva Shorebirds. They won 15-10 and had twenty-one hits. I carefully watched Alen Hanson. He's third base and was a beast. He's leading the team with a .334 BA and played good defense. I was a little disappointed I didn't get to see Josh Bell. Plus we sat down extremely low to the field and go to go for free!

X-Terminator
07-01-2012, 11:50 PM
They would have won if Erik Bedard didn't suck again. He hasn't been very good at all for the last 2 months. Oh well, payback time coming up for the Astros for winning 2 of 3 against the Bucs earlier this season.

Borski
07-03-2012, 03:00 AM
nice blowout today! If only Cincy would drop another game. seems like we have been 1 game back for a long time.

polamalubeast
07-03-2012, 08:53 AM
Andrew McCutchen has been destroying fastballs lately. Since June 18, against fastballs he's batting .692 with an OPS of 1.934 and 0 K


https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/220020243702091777

Borski
07-03-2012, 03:23 PM
They sent Tabata down, I was hoping they would bring up Marte, but they brought up Gorky instead.

vader29
07-03-2012, 04:28 PM
They sent Tabata down, I was hoping they would bring up Marte, but they brought up Gorky instead.
From Dejan Kovacevic on Twitter:

Just spoke with another #Pirates official here at PNC Park who says the team's plan for Starling Marte is to shift around the outfield in Indianapolis, most likely through the All-Star break. There is ZERO question of his readiness. It's about corner outfield and about not having a long pause immediately after he arrives. This person said Marte's performance at the plate right now is "through the roof." Marte has made several starts in left but the one Monday was his first.

For those asking why RF for Starling Marte rather than LF, given his superior defensive skill, it's because they're trying to set up the outfield for the long term. Wrote about this back in the spring. Marte has an 80 arm, highest grade on the 20-80 scouting scale. That can be a great weapon home and road, whereas playing LF only helps at home. But obviously, someone needs to step up in left. Alex Presley hasn't done it so far. Neither did Jose Tabata.

polamalubeast
07-03-2012, 09:32 PM
Pirates are now 44-36 on the season. They are 8 games over .500 for the first time since the final game of the 1992 season

steelerdude15
07-04-2012, 10:38 AM
Pirates are now 44-36 on the season. They are 8 games over .500 for the first time since the final game of the 1992 season

Impressive comeback last night. My friend was at the game last night and it was his first time there and he enjoyed everything about it.

steelerdiva
07-04-2012, 11:38 AM
May I say (albeit late) congrats to the Bucs for you thorough beat down of my Cardinals. Metheny's got some 'splainin' to do. :fuming:

X-Terminator
07-04-2012, 12:10 PM
May I say (albeit late) congrats to the Bucs for you thorough beat down of my Cardinals. Metheny's got some 'splainin' to do. :fuming:

The Cards are missing some key pieces (Berkman, Garcia, Carpenter now done for the season), but Matheny is an awful manager. With all of that talent, the Cards should be much better than they are and are even where they are now in spite of him. They need to dump him at the end of the season regardless of where they finish.

As for the Bucs, I'm still waiting for the annual 12-game losing streak and subsequent collapse, so I'm not getting overly excited. I'm just enjoying the ride while it lasts.

salamander
07-04-2012, 01:27 PM
Been watching the Bucs games lately. Not a big baseball fan in general but it's been fun to watch them win. Hopefully they can keep it up.

steeldevil
07-04-2012, 10:43 PM
Good to see another Cardinals fan on here!

X-Terminator
07-05-2012, 03:19 AM
Pirates in sole possession of first place at the halfway point of their season and have a good chance to sweep the Astros tonight. The last time they were 9 games over .500 after 81 games was in 1991 (they were 7 games over .500 in 1992 after 81 games, then went 52-19 the rest of the season to finish 96-66).

steelerdude15
07-05-2012, 04:23 PM
Pirates place OF Presley on DL with concussion

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Alex Presley on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion and recalled Jordy Mercer from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Presley injured himself while attempting to make a diving catch in Tuesday's 8-7 victory over Houston. Presley stayed in the game briefly before complaining of neck pain and whiplash. Manager Clint Hurdle spoke to Presley on Thursday before deciding Presley needed extra time to recover.

Presley is hitting .242 with six homers and 13 RBI in 60 games this season while working mostly in the leadoff spot for the Pirates, who began play on Thursday in first place in the National League Central.

Mercer is 1 for 9 in five games with Pittsburgh this season.

Read More: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pirates-place-presley-dl-concussion-202721804--mlb.html

I hope for a speedy and full recovery.

Borski
07-06-2012, 06:30 AM
10 games over .500!

80 games left in the season, if we win at least 35 of those we will finally break the losing streak.

Also, if the playoffs started today, we would have the #2 seed.

X-Terminator
07-06-2012, 06:47 AM
The Pirates actually have the 4th best record in the majors, behind only the Yankees, Rangers and Nationals. Their 27-13 home record is the best in the majors and they are 24-11 since May 25, which is the 2nd best record in the majors in that time span. If they can somehow get to 12 games over .500 by Sunday, they might - might - have a legitimate shot at breaking the streak since their schedule gets considerably weaker after the break. I still think they need another starting pitcher and bat if they really want to make a run, but at the same time, this winning stretch can't last forever. The 8-12 game losing streak is in there somewhere - I just know it.

SCSTILLER
07-06-2012, 12:47 PM
The few games that I have been able to watch of the Bucco's this season I have noticed a few things different with them this year. Now, I am a fan of my hometown team but don't get to see much of them unless they are playing the Brave's or Cubs because of where I am, but it seems to me like they are actually playing with confidence, beleiveing that they can win. They also seem to be having fun playing the game, but I guess the game is alot more fun when you are winning. I like them and I do beleive this is the year the streak ends!

polamalubeast
07-06-2012, 07:05 PM
It too early to talking, but it would be incredible to see the pirates in the playoffs

it's not impossible!

polamalubeast
07-06-2012, 07:08 PM
Jayson Stark: Pirates Andrew McCutchen Named MVP of the Half-Year

http://rumbunter.com/2012/07/06/jayson-stark-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-named-mvp-of-the-half-year/

X-Terminator
07-06-2012, 11:27 PM
4-game winning streak over. Thanks for absolutely sucking again, Bedard. Get this bum out of the rotation already.

Borski
07-07-2012, 11:56 PM
Good game today by the buccos, back to 10 over!

I read somewhere that there is a chance Burnett could play back to back games, tomorrow and the one following the all star break because of re-alignment in the pitching rotation.

Borski
07-08-2012, 12:10 AM
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pnVwyvnEjPU/T-4GI5fQNQI/AAAAAAAAAHY/4qmHk3YdBYk/s450/cutch%2526mcghee.gif

polamalubeast
07-08-2012, 05:43 PM
A.J Burnett is 10-2!

Are you surprised?

Also his ERA would be better if he would not give 12 points in a game in April

oneforthetoe
07-08-2012, 09:21 PM
Just wanted to post this for posterity sake. You never know. but, seriously this team is on fire. Last year so far they were winning some games, for sure. This year they are destroying teams.

Pittsburgh 48 37 .565

steelerdude15
07-08-2012, 11:25 PM
Great win and a great way to end the first half of the season. I just hope that this can continue for the rest of the season. On 93.7 the Fan, they're stating there's a rumor we might be going after Justin Upton of Arizona.

X-Terminator
07-09-2012, 12:47 AM
48-37 .565

Just had to post that again, in case the bottom does eventually fall out on this team.

And I heard about that trade scenario. The D-Backs will likely want Taillon and Marte for Upton. No thanks. Marte and one of their good AAA pitchers? Done deal. Under no circumstances should they trade Taillon unless they're getting either a stud pitcher in return or a big-name power hitter.

Borski
07-09-2012, 02:16 AM
48-37 .565

Just had to post that again, in case the bottom does eventually fall out on this team.

And I heard about that trade scenario. The D-Backs will likely want Taillon and Marte for Upton. No thanks. Marte and one of their good AAA pitchers? Done deal. Under no circumstances should they trade Taillon unless they're getting either a stud pitcher in return or a big-name power hitter.

And with how Marte is tearing it up in the minors, I think he could contribute at a major league level soon after the all star break.

Borski
07-11-2012, 06:51 AM
McCutchen got a Single and a Groundout out of 2 at bats. not bad considering they are facing the best pitchers in the league.

Hanrahan got a strikeout

NL wins 8-0

Pirates have home field advantage for the World Series!

X-Terminator
07-11-2012, 08:49 PM
World Series? I'd just like to see them avoid their annual 10-game losing streak for once. If they finish over .500, I'll be happy, but they aren't going to the postseason even with the 2nd wild card.

steeldevil
07-12-2012, 01:12 AM
I hope the Cardinals and Pirates can both make the playoffs. It would be great for the Pirates.

X-Terminator
07-12-2012, 03:26 AM
As long as the Brewers don't, I'll be happy. I'd really like for our guys to plunk both Morgan and Braun repeatedly this weekend...can't stand either of them.

Borski
07-12-2012, 06:04 AM
World Series? I'd just like to see them avoid their annual 10-game losing streak for once. If they finish over .500, I'll be happy, but they aren't going to the postseason even with the 2nd wild card.

I was obviously joking about the WS.
but he beginning of the season I felt this would be the year we would break .500. Now though, I'm starting to think we have a legitimate shot at winning our division. we had a tough first half going by strength of schedule, but our 2nd half is relativity easy.

which is the opposite of last year, in which we had an easy first half and tough 2nd half.

X-Terminator
07-13-2012, 12:57 AM
I was obviously joking about the WS.
but he beginning of the season I felt this would be the year we would break .500. Now though, I'm starting to think we have a legitimate shot at winning our division. we had a tough first half going by strength of schedule, but our 2nd half is relativity easy.

which is the opposite of last year, in which we had an easy first half and tough 2nd half.

Well, there has been a lot of talk on the Pirates' site about them going to the World Series...sorry, but it ain't happening. They may have an easier schedule in the 2nd half, but it means nothing if they don't win the games. In fact, I'm predicting it'll be the same old song and dance in Milwaukee this weekend and they'll blow a golden opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the Brewers. And you never know what will happen in Colorado, even if their pitching staff could give up 10 runs to a pee-wee team.

steelerdude15
07-13-2012, 01:08 AM
Well, there has been a lot of talk on the Pirates' site about them going to the World Series...sorry, but it ain't happening. They may have an easier schedule in the 2nd half, but it means nothing if they don't win the games. In fact, I'm predicting it'll be the same old song and dance in Milwaukee this weekend and they'll blow a golden opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the Brewers. And you never know what will happen in Colorado, even if their pitching staff could give up 10 runs to a pee-wee team.

I guess only time will tell. I'm pretty nervous to see what happens. I hoping we don't have another 2011 season.

steelerdude15
07-13-2012, 01:25 AM
Just did the math. The Pirates have played a total of eighty-five games with a record of forty-eight and thirty-seven. For the second half, the Pirates can go thirty-four and forty-three, that's right, have only thirty-four wins to have a winning season. Here's hoping they do it. :pray:

steelpride12
07-14-2012, 08:15 AM
Well let's hope last night was not the start of a long skid. Yes Mcdonald had a rare bad game and sadly I had to watch Braun go something crazy like 4-4, or 3-4 which just pisses me off. Bucs came back with the Walker 3-run blast, but it wasn't enough. Let's hope tonight is a different story, the Bucs have to keep up the pressure to stay ahead of the Reds.

X-Terminator
07-14-2012, 07:22 PM
They won't keep it up. Sorry, but that's how I feel. The entire first half was a mirage to suck the fans in once again. When they're scratching for .500 again in mid-August, I won't say I told you so.

Borski
07-14-2012, 10:06 PM
They won't keep it up. Sorry, but that's how I feel. The entire first half was a mirage to suck the fans in once again. When they're scratching for .500 again in mid-August, I won't say I told you so.

You will if you can, But I don't think you will have a chance too.

Raise it!

:jolly:

X-Terminator
07-15-2012, 01:47 AM
You will if you can, But I don't think you will have a chance too.

Raise it!

:jolly:

They got lucky - the Brewers pretty much handed them the game. They also struck out 15 times to go along with the 12 Ks last night and will probably put up double-digits again with Gallardo on the mound today. Burnett had better be on his game if they have any chance of winning, because they aren't scoring much against him.

Still think we're being sold a lemon, but I guess time will tell.

Borski
07-15-2012, 02:08 AM
Still think we're being sold a lemon, but I guess time will tell.

Whats better then some delicious lemonade?

X-Terminator
07-15-2012, 04:42 PM
Well, that was a huge FAIL of a weekend. 44 Ks in 3 games? Are you kidding me???

If they don't take at least 2 of 3 against a pathetic Colorado team, you may as well pack it in for the rest of the season, because the tank job I've been waiting for all season will finally be here. McCutchen, as great as he has been, cannot carry the team by himself.

steelpride12
07-15-2012, 08:59 PM
Oh same old XT. I can't jump the gun just yet. Yes they lost the series to a team who well just seems to always have had our number, and when a single guy gets 14 K's it's hard to win. You can't judge it off one series and I won't. Well see how the Rockies series goes, but I expect a much better offensive and pitching performance.

steelerdude15
07-15-2012, 10:00 PM
I was afraid that the team would get off to a slow start, but in no way shape or form am I giving up nor am I worried about the rest of the season. So we lost the series, you can't win every single one. To add to that, historically, the Pirates have played poorly in their stadium. We still have a ton of games left and I still believe in this team! Here's to hoping the Bucs redeem themselves against the Rockies.

steeldevil
07-16-2012, 12:36 AM
Ugh I'm thinking the Cardinals will be fighting for a wildcard, remember there are 2 now. The Reds just seem to have our number this year...

X-Terminator
07-16-2012, 09:23 AM
Oh same old XT. I can't jump the gun just yet. Yes they lost the series to a team who well just seems to always have had our number, and when a single guy gets 14 K's it's hard to win. You can't judge it off one series and I won't. Well see how the Rockies series goes, but I expect a much better offensive and pitching performance.

See, the difference between the XT of the Pens thread and the XT of this thread is that I haven't been drinking the Kool-Aid at any point this season. This team has overachieved big time and is NOT as good as their record. Until they show me that this is, in fact, a different team than years' past, then I'm sorry, I can't believe in them.

steelpride12
07-16-2012, 10:21 AM
See, the difference between the XT of the Pens thread and the XT of this thread is that I haven't been drinking the Kool-Aid at any point this season. This team has overachieved big time and is NOT as good as their record. Until they show me that this is, in fact, a different team than years' past, then I'm sorry, I can't believe in them.
And I agree, but I think after this series you are trying to prove the point that the season is over, or that the Bucs are back to normal form, but I don't think you can make a single conclusion from 1 series. Yes we are all scared to death that it will be like last season, but we don't win on that field often and at least we weren't swept. It's gonna take another month if not longer to really get an idea of where the Bucs stand on the final stretch.

steelerdude15
07-16-2012, 11:25 AM
See, the difference between the XT of the Pens thread and the XT of this thread is that I haven't been drinking the Kool-Aid at any point this season. This team has overachieved big time and is NOT as good as their record. Until they show me that this is, in fact, a different team than years' past, then I'm sorry, I can't believe in them.

How is this team not as good as their record shows? They've beaten top notch teams with great pitching, good defense, and good hitting. We have a good starting rotation with Jeff, James, and A.J., our defense has been stellar other than a few mishaps here and there, and our offense is much improved compared to last year. They're hitting the ball much better and hitting even more home runs. We even have a few players (A.J., Rob, and Casey) who have playoff and WS experience that is bringing valuable leadership to this team. To top it all off, the atmosphere is much improved and they all seem to be really enjoying themselves and actually believe in themselves. Winning majority of their games against the Nationals, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, Indians, and Tigers sounds pretty good to me on account they're all good teams.

steelpride12
07-16-2012, 01:24 PM
How is this team not as good as their record shows? They've beaten top notch teams with great pitching, good defense, and good hitting. We have a good starting rotation with Jeff, James, and A.J., our defense has been stellar other than a few mishaps here and there, and our offense is much improved compared to last year. They're hitting the ball much better and hitting even more home runs. We even have a few players (A.J., Rob, and Casey) who have playoff and WS experience that is bringing valuable leadership to this team. To top it all off, the atmosphere is much improved and they all seem to be really enjoying themselves and actually believe in themselves. Winning majority of their games against the Nationals, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, Indians, and Tigers sounds pretty good to me on account they're all good teams.
He sees it that way because he is at the point where until the season ends and the Pirates are on top or even just have an above .500 record it doesn't matter what they have done. In a way it's hard to blame him with 20 losing seasons, but then yes I agree with you 100%. You cannot even compare this season to last because the Bucs are well above those standards and stats.

X-Terminator
07-16-2012, 03:04 PM
How is this team not as good as their record shows? They've beaten top notch teams with great pitching, good defense, and good hitting. We have a good starting rotation with Jeff, James, and A.J., our defense has been stellar other than a few mishaps here and there, and our offense is much improved compared to last year. They're hitting the ball much better and hitting even more home runs. We even have a few players (A.J., Rob, and Casey) who have playoff and WS experience that is bringing valuable leadership to this team. To top it all off, the atmosphere is much improved and they all seem to be really enjoying themselves and actually believe in themselves. Winning majority of their games against the Nationals, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, Indians, and Tigers sounds pretty good to me on account they're all good teams.

Steelpride sums up part of my feelings, but the reason why I say they've overachieved and aren't really as good as their record is because they aren't a very good hitting team aside from Cutch. They had a lot of success offensively in June and the first week of July, but other than that, it's been awful. They are last in the ML in strikeouts...good teams aren't that bad with the bat in their hands, and it makes you wonder how much better the offense would be if they would simply make more contact. Their pitching has started to slide over the past couple of weeks on top of it, which is not good if the offense comes back down to earth. So no, I really don't believe in this team, for those reasons and because 19 seasons of failure makes you very skeptical, and I still believe the big, long losing streak is just around the corner. If it never happens, hey...I'll be thrilled. I WANT them to prove me wrong.

The Phillies, BTW, are one of the worst teams in baseball, so they don't really belong in that list.

steelerdude15
07-16-2012, 07:57 PM
Steelpride sums up part of my feelings, but the reason why I say they've overachieved and aren't really as good as their record is because they aren't a very good hitting team aside from Cutch. They had a lot of success offensively in June and the first week of July, but other than that, it's been awful. They are last in the ML in strikeouts...good teams aren't that bad with the bat in their hands, and it makes you wonder how much better the offense would be if they would simply make more contact. Their pitching has started to slide over the past couple of weeks on top of it, which is not good if the offense comes back down to earth. So no, I really don't believe in this team, for those reasons and because 19 seasons of failure makes you very skeptical, and I still believe the big, long losing streak is just around the corner. If it never happens, hey...I'll be thrilled. I WANT them to prove me wrong.

The Phillies, BTW, are one of the worst teams in baseball, so they don't really belong in that list.

I understand where you're coming from about being skeptical. I am as well to a certain degree, but I still believe in this team. I will say, that Walker is hitting better and I hope he keeps it up. I include the Phillies in that list because we've struggled to beat them for a long time.

steelerdude15
07-16-2012, 09:10 PM
One thing I will admit and I've always felt about Hurdle, he doesn't know when to pull his starting pitchers.

Borski
07-16-2012, 11:17 PM
Pirates tie the game in the 9th with an Alvarez 3-run HR on the first pitch after the rain delay ended!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S0TlQbzNXAw/T_bY4ylYg8I/AAAAAAAACwk/kwNHLCj0_Lc/s1600/Pirates_Zoltan.jpg

Borski
07-16-2012, 11:29 PM
Lost but it wasnt a bad game overall. Cincy lost too so we are still 1 back

X-Terminator
07-17-2012, 12:03 AM
I'll be optimistic, at least they made a game of it. But they still lost to one of the worst teams in baseball, and that is not acceptable.

steelerdude15
07-17-2012, 12:24 AM
I'll be optimistic, at least they made a game of it. But they still lost to one of the worst teams in baseball, and that is not acceptable.

I agree. Thanks Pedro for helping us get back into the game, but we shouldn't lose to the worst teams. This one did hurt.

steelerdude15
07-18-2012, 12:29 AM
Much better game tonight even though the bottom of the ninth was getting a little scary. Bedard finally gets another win and the offense was smashing them tonight. Tomorrow they close out the series.

X-Terminator
07-18-2012, 06:00 AM
Hope J-Mac got his bad game out of his system and puts up a decent performance. They should score some runs off Guthrie, but then again, it took them 8 innings before they finally got something off the Rockies Monday night, so he'll probably shut them out.

steelpride12
07-18-2012, 06:24 AM
Alright much better win last night, felt good to watch the offense soar. Let's hope for J-Mac to get on his groove once again today and finish this series on a high note.