2013 MLB players to keep an eye on (will be updated all spring)

[Shortstop]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in sole possession of 1st Place in the NL Central on September 1st!!!

[koz-man]

Here's to the Reds helping your Bucs out for the next 4 games vs the Cards.

[MexicanStallion]

Here's to the Reds helping your Bucs out for the next 4 games vs the Cards.

If only the Reds could pull of a dramatic sweep. Would be very epic.

[koz-man]

If only the Reds could pull of a dramatic sweep. Would be very epic.

and the Brewers sweep.

That would be a beautiful thing !!!

[Shortstop]

The Pirates took care of business in Milwaukee and the Reds took care of business in Cincinnati today.

It was a great Labor Day, indeed! Thank you, Reds!

[koz-man]

The Pirates took care of business in Milwaukee and the Reds took care of business in Cincinnati today.

It was a great Labor Day, indeed! Thank you, Reds!

One down. 3 more games to go to...

[Shortstop]

One down. 3 more games to go to...

A Pirates sweep of the Brewers and a Reds sweep of the Cards would be just fine with me!

[Shortstop]

Here's to the Reds helping your Bucs out for the next 4 games vs the Cards.

If only the Reds could pull of a dramatic sweep. Would be very epic.

One down. 3 more games to go to...

A Pirates sweep of the Brewers and a Reds sweep of the Cards would be just fine with me!

The script is playing out beautifully so far...

[koz-man]

A Pirates sweep of the Brewers and a Reds sweep of the Cards would be just fine with me!

Yes Sir... 2 down & 2 to go

[koz-man]

Yesterday was a push.

[Shortstop]

Huge win tonight for your Reds, koz-man!

WOW! What a race this is going to be!

The Pirates definitely have the toughest remaining schedule.

[koz-man]

So true.... This division is going to come down to the last day.

[Shortstop]

So true.... This division is going to come down to the last day.

Looks to be the case, indeed...

CENTRAL	W	L	PCT	GB	HOME	ROAD	RS	RA	DIFF	STRK	L10	POFF
Pittsburgh	81	59	.579	-	45-25	36-34	553	502	+51	Lost 2	5-5	99.6
St. Louis	81	60	.574	.5	42-25	39-35	674	539	+135	Won 1	4-6	99.8
Cincinnati	80	62	.563	2	45-24	35-38	619	518	+101	Won 2	6-4	99.0

[Shortstop]

The Bucs are getting roughed up in St. Louis this weekend.

It doesn't get any easier when they travel down to Texas to take on the Rangers this week.

[Shortstop]

Unfortunately, Andrew Cashner tossed an absolute gem last night against my beloved Buccos...

A Cashner (W, 10-8)	9.0	1	0	0	0	7	0	97-67	3.21

[Robber]

Bucks should hit better with Byrd and Moreau I don't get it

[Shortstop]

Byrd and Morneau are both doing well. It's been a great trade for Pittsburgh so far...

It just seems like some teams tend to play their best ball of the year when playing the role of spoiler...

Hopefully the Pirates can right the ship tonight with Morton on the bump!

[Shortstop]

CC Sabathia with a solid performance tonight as the Yankees beat the Giants, 5-1...

C Sabathia (W, 14-13)	7.0	7	1	1	3	4	0	107-67	4.78

[Shortstop]

A.J. Burnett looks to be in postseason form as he and the Buccos beat the Reds tonight, 4-2...

A Burnett (W, 9-11)	7.0	4	2	2	3	12	1	107-74	3.39

[koz-man]

Word is that Francisco Liriano will start either the Wild Card or 1st Playoff game for Pitt.

SS can you confirm?

[Shortstop]

Word is that Francisco Liriano will start either the Wild Card or 1st Playoff game for Pitt.

SS can you confirm?

That will likely be the case, buddy.

I think their main focus right now is simply making the postseason.

Losing 3 of 4 last week to the Padres at home really hurt!

The division is probably now out of reach, gonna need a lot of help this week!

Good Luck to your Reds!

[Shortstop]

Charlie Morton has been coming up huge for the Pirates all year. Last night was no exception...

C Morton	7.0	3	0	0	1	5	0	89-61	3.14

[koz-man]

Here's to one of us (Pit or Cin) winning the division. Go Cubs

Do Not want a single WC game between us.

[Shortstop]

Here's to one of us (Pit or Cin) winning the division. Go Cubs

Do Not want a single WC game between us.

Amen, brother! We'll both be Cubs fans this weekend.

[Shortstop]

It looks like the Cards have the Central wrapped up, koz-man.

All that's left to be determined is whether the WC game will be here or in Cincinnati next Tuesday...

[Shortstop]

A.J. Burnett tosses an absolute gem against the Reds tonight...

A Burnett (W, 10-11)	8.0	5	1	1	1	6	1	99-66	3.30

[Shortstop]

El Toro finished up the year strong after his dismal start.

He is currently tied for first in the NL with 36 dingers and managed to break the century mark with 100 RBI's.

[Cross]

I appreciate the great posting this information.

[koz-man]

It looks like the Cards have the Central wrapped up, koz-man.

All that's left to be determined is whether the WC game will be here or in Cincinnati next Tuesday...

It really sucks that it is coming down to one game between us.

Both teams played so well this year....

[Shortstop]

It really sucks that it is coming down to one game between us.

Both teams played so well this year....

I agree! However, I think the winner of tomorrow's game will beat the Cardinals in the next round.

[koz-man]

I agree! However, I think the winner of tomorrow's game will beat the Cardinals in the next round.

If the Reds are eliminated.

I will Be Rooting for the Pirates the rest of the way.

[Shortstop]

If the Reds are eliminated.

I will Be Rooting for the Pirates the rest of the way.

Likewise, koz-man...

If the Pirates are eliminated, I'll be rooting for your Reds the rest of the way!

[Shortstop]

Too many to mention!

May God continue to bless the Pirates and their fans!

This is awesome! What a fukkin' ride this has been!

[koz-man]

Shortstop...Congrats on your Bucs win!!!

They deserve and earned it and I Hope that they CRUSH the Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[koz-man]

Watching the pregame. I could tell Cincy was in trouble.

You Pirate fans were jacked!!! What a atmosphere that was at the stadium.