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Another year, another Pittsburgh Pirates thread, another summer of depression-related substance abuse

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Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 202 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Mar 31, 2023 3:04 PM

They won yesterday to start the season 1-0. Therefore, I figured it was time to start this thread, since I apparently hadn't done so previously. Either that or I just didn't see it and was too lazy to put much actual effort into looking for it.

Oneil Cruz opened with a homer and the relief pitching was solid. Keller was good at striking people out, but his control was a bit questionable. For him to continue progressing towards hopefully being good, he'll need to get more than 4.1 innings out of 100 pitches.

Anyway, above .500 after one game is a positive. Discuss.

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Mar 31, 2023 3:40 PM

Lol


O’Neil Cruz is high up on my must watch list. Looks like he added 20 lbs of muscle. Can’t wait for the Reds to bring up Ely De La Cruz…same build and player type
Heretic Son of the Sun
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Fri, Mar 31, 2023 4:22 PM
posted by Ironman92

Lol


O’Neil Cruz is high up on my must watch list. Looks like he added 20 lbs of muscle. Can’t wait for the Reds to bring up Ely De La Cruz…same build and player type

Yeah, I remember the announcers were talking about De La Cruz and comparing the two. I think both of our teams have a LOT of young talent that could be difference-makers -- it's just a matter of doing a good job of developing them and not stunting their growth through stupid stuff like trying to manipulate service time. I think for the Pirates, bringing back Cutch and signing guys like Santana will be of help just due to those guys being really respected vets. And on a selfish note, damn it's good to see Cutch back in the right uniform. Regardless of his production this year, I'm just happy he's back. Easily my favorite player of the 2000s and a huge part of the reason the team broke their streak of total futility and was good for three years.

QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Mar 31, 2023 4:46 PM

Undefeated and untied; also undefeated in 1 run games.  What a ball club! 


McCutchen did have some good things to say about Cruz. 
Ironman92 Administrator
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Sun, Apr 2, 2023 6:10 PM

Ironman92 Administrator
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Sun, Apr 2, 2023 6:10 PM

birddog23 Senior Member
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Tue, Apr 4, 2023 8:34 PM

I’m here for a Bryan Reynolds 35 Home Run season! (Mainly for my fantasy team, but I’ve enjoyed Reynolds over the last few years)
QuakerOats Senior Member
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Wed, Apr 5, 2023 10:29 AM

Over .500
QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 5, 2023 2:58 PM

Keller 6 innings of one-hit ball thus far in Beantown 
Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 202 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 5, 2023 5:33 PM

Nice to sweep the Sox. And nice to see Keller have a very good start after being a bit erratic against the Reds.
Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 202 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 11:08 AM

After 7/162 of the season, the Pirates are Wild Card #1 with a four-game win streak! Damn Brewers and their 6-1 record...
birddog23 Senior Member
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Mon, Apr 10, 2023 7:58 AM

Oneil Cruz…..so sad
Verbal Kint Senior Member
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Mon, Apr 10, 2023 8:49 AM
posted by birddog23

Oneil Cruz…..so sad

That slide was so indecisive
Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 202 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 10:13 AM

Yes. That sucked. That is all.

Ironman92 Administrator
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Mon, Apr 10, 2023 11:20 AM

Was the on deck guy communicating? Catcher was in position to receive a throw….safe thing to do is assume a slide.


Sucks
Verbal Kint Senior Member
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Mon, Apr 10, 2023 2:50 PM
posted by Ironman92

Was the on deck guy communicating? Catcher was in position to receive a throw….safe thing to do is assume a slide.


Sucks

Nope, then tried to start a brawl.  Carlos Santana should know better
Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 202 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 19, 2023 7:50 PM

Nice three-game sweep of the horrible Rockies. Up to 12-7 and looking like a legit team. Don't know how long they'll keep that going, but adding some quality vets like Cutch, Santana and Hill does seem to be a good help for their young nucleus.
Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 202 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Apr 21, 2023 9:03 PM

Team is playing great right now, even if the wins are coming against teams with sub-.500 records. Hard to lose too often when you get quality starts every time out and have solid relief pitching far more often than not. Team is legit fun to watch so far, which is a pleasant surprise after the last couple years, when it was basically "enjoy Reynolds and hope the young guys, when they get called up, can live up to their reputation".

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Apr 21, 2023 10:50 PM

They aren’t bad man
BRF Senior Member
11,621 posts 107 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Apr 22, 2023 2:21 PM

Wow!  14-7!

Tied for 4th best in the majors. 
QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Apr 24, 2023 10:09 AM

7 straight and in first place in the division.    Hard to believe.

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