Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 thread -- Onward Sweet Futility, AWAY!!!!

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Jul 25, 2013 11:35 AM
Heretic;1478017 wrote:In roster-related moves

1. Grilli on 15-day DL, Melancon moves into closer role.

2. Vic Black called up to take his place. One of their better AAA prospects. A bit surprised he got the call over Reid or Welker, who'd both been up previously, but with Black either being part of the future bullpen or a possible trade chip they might want to showcase a bit, I'm glad to see him. Don't know why he wasn't used yesterday, though. 5-1 lead in the 9th is the perfect chance to let him get his feet wet.

3. Neil Walker off the DL.

4. Brandon Inge DFA'd. Apparently "leadership" and "chemistry" don't make up for "can't fucking hit the ball to save his life".
Haha try living with him for 10 years like us
Jul 25, 2013 11:35am
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Jul 25, 2013 12:10 PM
Classyposter58;1478550 wrote:Haha try living with him for 10 years like us
At least you had him during his brief period of being a competent player. For us, the "competent zone" was the first week or two he got called up. And then he went 1-56 (or at least it felt like that because...guh...he sucked).

EDIT: Last 10 games -- 2-18 (both hits in the same game), 1 double, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 7 Ks.

Or to take it farther.

April -- 7 hits in 8 games
May -- 9 hits (before you think there was competence there, his average went from .321 after May 1 to .216 after May 31).
June -- 3 hits
July -- 0 hits
Jul 25, 2013 12:10pm
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Jul 25, 2013 1:11 PM
Hmm, it might just be me, but I think there are better ways to start a game than committing three errors in the top of the first.

Handing Gio three unearned runs and a 4-0 lead is a good way to get me to immediately lose interest in the rest of the game.
Jul 25, 2013 1:11pm
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Jul 25, 2013 4:10 PM
Four runs in the top of the 9th to tie the game at 7-7. Crazy game, from following online. Gone from a foregone conclusion loss to one where they have a legit chance to pull it out.

And now, I expect the Nats to get a quick solo homer to finish it.
Jul 25, 2013 4:10pm
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Jul 25, 2013 4:15 PM
Bryce fuckin' Harper
Jul 25, 2013 4:15pm
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Jul 25, 2013 4:15 PM
I was wrong. They got a quick two-run homer to finish it.

Fuck...
Jul 25, 2013 4:15pm
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Jul 25, 2013 4:15 PM
Heretic;1478677 wrote:Four runs in the top of the 9th to tie the game at 7-7. Crazy game, from following online. Gone from a foregone conclusion loss to one where they have a legit chance to pull it out.

And now, I expect the Nats to get a quick solo homer to finish it.

Good call.
Jul 25, 2013 4:15pm
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Jul 25, 2013 5:16 PM
Heretic;1477570 wrote:Oh yeah! Dude could jump like a mofo. Or nifo.

This dude was a slick fielder.....excellent defensive guy
Jul 25, 2013 5:16pm
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Jul 25, 2013 5:17 PM
killer_ewok;1478679 wrote:Bryce fuckin' Harper

He's not ready for this....only 20 and didn't hit much in triple A
Jul 25, 2013 5:17pm
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Jul 26, 2013 3:35 PM
Looks like Grilli just has a flexor strain, according to Dejan's twitter, so no surgery will be needed.
Jul 26, 2013 3:35pm
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Jul 26, 2013 3:51 PM
Hey is that Grilli character gonna be out long?
Jul 26, 2013 3:51pm
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Jul 26, 2013 3:58 PM
Heretic;1479071 wrote:Looks like Grilli just has a flexor strain, according to Dejan's twitter, so no surgery will be needed.

Good for him and the pirates
Jul 26, 2013 3:58pm
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Jul 29, 2013 8:48 PM
Buccos jumped out to an early 4-0 lead tonight thanks in part to a 3-run jack by Pedro. Still leading the Cards 4-1 in the 6th. Starting this 5-game series off with a win would be great.
Jul 29, 2013 8:48pm
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Jul 29, 2013 11:16 PM
Pirates won 9-2. Liriano had the good stuff going tonight. Doubleheader tomorrow. Hopefully the Bucs keep it going.
Jul 29, 2013 11:16pm
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Jul 29, 2013 11:42 PM
Was at the game...playoff atmosphere. My biggest worry is that it always seems like when the Bucs have a big night with the bat, they tend to disappear the next day.

Going to the DH tomorrow. Hope they can keep it up!
Jul 29, 2013 11:42pm
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Jul 29, 2013 11:49 PM
Good way to start the series. Just gotta keep it going. Winning it would be nice, but I'd love for 4/5. Or 5/5, but that could be asking for too much.
Jul 29, 2013 11:49pm
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Jul 30, 2013 12:09 AM
Heretic;1480057 wrote:Good way to start the series. Just gotta keep it going. Winning it would be nice, but I'd love for 4/5. Or 5/5, but that could be asking for too much.
You're not taking 5/5 from the Cardinals, lol.
Jul 30, 2013 12:09am
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Jul 30, 2013 7:52 AM
SportsAndLady;1480075 wrote:You're not taking 5/5 from the Cardinals, lol.
Don't take my dreams away!!!!!!
Jul 30, 2013 7:52am
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Jul 30, 2013 1:37 PM
First game of the doubleheader could wind up ugly for one simple reason: Burnett doesn't get offensive support from the Pirates, while Lance Lynn has 12 wins despite mediocre/decent numbers because he gets a shit ton of support.
Jul 30, 2013 1:37pm
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Jul 30, 2013 2:58 PM
Going to PNC for the first time this Fri night. Any suggestions on best place to park & catch some pre-game brews before walking to stadium?
Jul 30, 2013 2:58pm
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Jul 30, 2013 7:59 PM
Fucking Raise It! Buccos win 2-1 in 11.
Jul 30, 2013 7:59pm
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Jul 30, 2013 8:16 PM
Can't believe how bad st louis is playing right now. Bet they get their shit together on friday..
Jul 30, 2013 8:16pm
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Jul 30, 2013 11:10 PM
Buccos take game two of the doubleheader 6-0 and have at least won this series. At least 3/5 and that's awesome. 1 or 2 more would be fan-fucking-tastic. They've outscored the Cards 17-3 in three games over these last two days.
Jul 30, 2013 11:10pm
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Jul 31, 2013 12:31 AM
I've never seen PNC as crazy as it was for this doubleheader!
Jul 31, 2013 12:31am
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Jul 31, 2013 8:39 AM
SportsAndLady;1480075 wrote:You're not taking 5/5 from the Cardinals, lol.
Well fuck me, right?
Jul 31, 2013 8:39am