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Can someone out there explain to me just what in the world happened to the Pittsburgh Pirates last season? How did a team with so much young talent and experience fall off to a record five games under .500? Going into the season, they appeared to have just about everything Continue reading 2017 Division Preview: 3rd Place Pittsburgh Pirates
Manager: Clint Hurdle Projected Record: 88-74 While nobody was paying attention, the Pirates very suddenly became a veteran team. The once charming Bucs who finally broke through, had a winning record, and made the playoffs now has a wealth of experience to draw from. Not to mention talent. Although they’ve lost some Continue reading NL Central Preview: 2nd Place Pittsburgh Pirates
The 2013 Pirates finally broke through and made the playoffs. After flirting with contention through July in 2011 and 2012, that next step was critical in the development of the franchise, and Clint Hurdle‘s job security. There is no reason to think the Pirates can’t duplicate their success in 2014 Continue reading 2014 NL Central Preview: 2nd Place – Pittsburgh Pirates