OnlyBucs

<t>103526332F242F2E2B23470 wrote: <br/> <br/> As for defending oneself, I think that's trickier here unfortunately. In a credibility battle, it's a definite disadvantage to be a foreigner with limited English.  I can't imagine going through a trial in a foreign land unable to effectively testify. It...

Polanco with epically pathetic drop in RF for a 3 base error to lead off the 2nd. >:(

<t>4B666B7A7D6C7B3B38090 wrote: I just think they are gonna shut him down for a few weeks with the All Star Break coming. It will keep his innings low and it will allow him to pitch into September without much concern. It's way too convenient this happened right before the All Star Break. <br/> <br/...

Please let this not be true.



OTOH, really good thing NH went out and got Freese. Genius move.

I gave him a B. He really deserved to get out of the last inning. He got the (hard hit) ground ball at a guy. Mercer just didn't make the play. Six IP and one run is a good outing.

<t>767A7B2029202825223D27100 wrote: I heard that after the game today, and Brault will make the start tomorrow. This could be the chance to shut Taillon down for a couple weeks.  His last start was Wednesday June 29th. When you back date the DL to that date, he will be in line to pitch vs the Nation...

I think it would be cool to have a banner showing the evolution of the Pirates logos. There are some really cool logos in the evolution of the team. The gold "P" is pretty iconic.

<t>5C595E58505A435E5744424F360 wrote: <br/> Lol!  I actually was thinking of him!<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> First game I ever went to, Distefano hit a home run off the top of the fence at TRS and it bounced back into the field of play for the outfield to catch.  It was crazy.  It hit off the top corner...

I think Liriano is pitching fine so far. The pitch count isn't through the roof and he only has 1 walk. That has been the heart of his issues.

<t>I think trading Jaso is a distinct possibility. Bell has really done all that you'd hope in the minors. Jaso has been a really solid piece, but could possibly net something.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> At the end of the day, if they are going to do anything, it's going to have to be bullpen work. If t...