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Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 (Jake's random thoughts)

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Swept in Milwaukee...some things never change. One way or another, the Bucs will find a way to lose in Miller Park. The only real positive was how well Volquez pitched again, only to be let down by his mates late in the game.

6-6 now.
 
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Well, the Bucs are looking every bit like the 4th best team in a 5 team division. They're 3rd in homers in the NL but there's rarely anyone on base when they hit them. It's feast or famine, with not enough feast. Volquez has been a pleasant surprise but Wandy looks done and the other guys have been just okay. Then there's Grilli, who may be regressing to his pre-Pittsburgh form.

Off to St. Louis, at 9-14. :eek:
 
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Got through first 26 - all against the Central division - with 10 wins, the closer on the DL, the starting catcher on the DL, a lead off hitter leading the NL in strike outs and a clean up hitter batting .176. Seems like old times. :argh:

Now it's time for some interleague play. The Bucs had MLB's best record in IL last year, but nothing about this season (so far) feels like last year.
 
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Jake said:
Got through first 26 - all against the Central division - with 10 wins, the closer on the DL, the starting catcher on the DL, a lead off hitter leading the NL in strike outs and a clean up hitter batting .176. Seems like old times. :argh:

Now it's time for some interleague play. The Bucs had MLB's best record in IL last year, but nothing about this season (so far) feels like last year.
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they need to call up Polanco and sit snider/tabata's asses on the bench...if for only to help my fantasy squad! ;]
 
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brodybuck21 said:
they need to call up Polanco and sit snider/tabata's asses on the bench...if for only to help my fantasy squad! ;]
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If it wasn't for MLB's goofy financial system he would already be there. They have about $20 million reasons and 2 years to leave him in Indy until June, so you're probably going to be stashing him awhile. :wink2:

The truth is, one guy isn't going to turn this team around. Several guys need to step up their games. I just hope when he gets the call he starts off better than Springer.
 
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Jake said:
If it wasn't for MLB's goofy financial system he would already be there. They have about $20 million reasons and 2 years to leave him in Indy until June, so you're probably going to be stashing him awhile. :wink2:

The truth is, one guy isn't going to turn this team around. Several guys need to step up their games. I just hope when he gets the call he starts off better than Springer.
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hey if the reds and pirates combined rosters they may be able to score 4+ runs a game!
 
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Finally, the Bucs show a pulse. After going a week without hitting a homer they blast two off Sergio Santos in the bottom of the 9th to walk off with a win over the Blue Jays. It's only one game but it beats the fuck out of another loss. :pirate:
 
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After finishing over .500 for May the Bucs are treading water. Cole and Walker hitting the DL won't help but long-awaited prospect Gregory Polanco gets the call tonight.

Still, I'm more concerned about the rotation than anything else the rest of the way. Liriano looks like the version from 2007-12 and does anyone trust Volquez?
 
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Jake said:
After finishing over .500 for May the Bucs are treading water. Cole and Walker hitting the DL won't help but long-awaited prospect Gregory Polanco gets the call tonight.

Still, I'm more concerned about the rotation than anything else the rest of the way. Liriano looks like the version from 2007-12 and does anyone trust Volquez?
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i keep holding onto liriano hoping he looks like last year.....

volquez? hell no
 
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Bucs finally get over .500 and now make a trade. The Angels and Pirates swapped struggling former closers Jason Grilli and Ernesto Frieri. I like it, mostly because Frieri is about 9 years younger. Both guys probably needed a change of scenery.
 
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Hallelujah! The Bucs finally swept a series. They've been winning a lot of them the last month, though, and are now a season-best six games over .500 at 47-41. :pirate:
 
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Cutch injured, Walker injured, Pedro has become useless, and the first base platoon is garbage. Still, the Bucs are a season-best 9 games over .500 after last night's win.

Go figure. :pirate:
 
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