The Pittsburgh Pirates Pursuit To The Playoffs Thread

Extra Innings · 07-08-11, 09:40 PM

what a game!

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onetrickpony · 07-08-11, 09:41 PM

i will be sure to bump this thread come post season when the cards are playing

BigDan · 07-08-11, 09:43 PM

Even as a lifetime stl fan ive been quietly rooting for Buccos to get it going in the right direction for years. Guess i like a lot of Buccos fans and hate seeing them suffer for so long (like watching cubs fans suffer). That said, enough is enough. i just want you guys to compete, not win the fukkin div!!!!!!!!!!!

jeffdane · 07-08-11, 10:38 PM

well, cordero just pissed in my cheerios. 3 run blown save. maybe 1st place tomorrow.

donkdown · 07-08-11, 10:40 PM

EI place was jumping tonight!! I get lexus club tix or dugout boxes always pm me next time u r free my treat. We will be on TV everytime a lefty comes up if I get the Dugout boxes!! Clear as day..

Geary22 · 07-08-11, 11:07 PM

What a game tonight! Donk and EI I'm jealous of you guys gettin to be there. I live in Boston, only been able to make it down for a couple games this year.

donkdown · 07-08-11, 11:13 PM

I wasnt there tonight!!

Geary22 · 07-08-11, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by donkdown

I wasnt there tonight!!

My bad man. Thought you were saying you were there tonight too!

Extra Innings · 07-09-11, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by donkdown

EI place was jumping tonight!! I get lexus club tix or dugout boxes always pm me next time u r free my treat. We will be on TV everytime a lefty comes up if I get the Dugout boxes!! Clear as day..

Sweet

Shortstop · 07-09-11, 12:53 AM

Great photos, EI!

Were you in The Pittsburgh Baseball Club?

There had to be a lot of goosebumps there tonight! What an awesome atmosphere!

LET'S GO BUCS!

Shortstop · 07-09-11, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by jeffdane

well, cordero just pissed in my cheerios. 3 run blown save. maybe 1st place tomorrow.

Yeah, that sucked, but how awesome is it that Pirates fans are scoreboard watching in July!

WvGambler · 07-09-11, 07:57 AM

I didn't know you were there EI, I would've stopped over.

drgonzo111 · 07-09-11, 08:05 AM

Don't think I've ever seen that many people at PNC. Since the Cubs seem to be trying there best to match Houston for cellar rights and the worst record in baseball this year, I'd definitely take the Buccos winning the division over the Cards, Brewers or Reds.

saintjames · 07-09-11, 08:41 AM

anybody have any idea the pirates odds to make the playoffs?

blackbart · 07-09-11, 12:00 PM

The crowd was the Pirates' ninth sellout of the season, a mark it hadn't reached since 2008. The Bucs are 10-3 at home when 30,000 or more fans are in the ballpark.

Extra Innings · 07-10-11, 04:02 PM

....4 games over .500

neverstoppers23 · 07-10-11, 04:08 PM

Have fun while it last Pit fans. I can't see you guys continuing this run, you have a good team but its not your year to win the central. You guys have way over preformed, esp. your pitching. Do you really expect your pitching to be this great in the second half, you better hope so unless you guys are going to fall fast, and quick.
Combine that with the easist SOS in the MLB, and you have your pit pirates.
Also you have to realize, the two favorites to win the division the reds and milwaukee have under preformed.
The brewers offesne, has not been what it was last year, Casey Mcghee for one, Hart, Brauns been hurt.
Then you have to look at the Brewers pitching which was supposed to be the key for them, has been okay not even good. Greinke has been up and down, defintly not the ace expected. Gallardo hasn't been that great this year, Macrum was great, but the last 5 starts have sucked. Randy Wolf is avearge self.

GL, I know its great to see your team doing good for the first time in years. I remember when the Brewers first started to play good, but its easy to play good in April, May June. You really know how good your team is, when they start playing games in August and Septembers. That usually separates the pretenders from the contenders.
That being said, I see Pit, being under .500 this year.
But they will continue to grow, and may be a true contender in the next couple of years.

Extra Innings · 07-10-11, 04:19 PM

For the last 4 weeks I have been playing the Pirates (every game).

1. Wait for the opener to get pounded by the "sharps"
2. Place bet 20 minutes before game and get the best number
3. Win
4. Repeat

WvGambler · 07-10-11, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by neverstoppers23

Have fun while it last Pit fans. I can't see you guys continuing this run, you have a good team but its not your year to win the central. You guys have way over preformed, esp. your pitching. Do you really expect your pitching to be this great in the second half, you better hope so unless you guys are going to fall fast, and quick. Combine that with the easist SOS in the MLB, and you have your pit pirates. Also you have to realize, the two favorites to win the division the reds and milwaukee have under preformed. The brewers offesne, has not been what it was last year, Casey Mcghee for one, Hart, Brauns been hurt. Then you have to look at the Brewers pitching which was supposed to be the key for them, has been okay not even good. Greinke has been up and down, defintly not the ace expected. Gallardo hasn't been that great this year, Macrum was great, but the last 5 starts have sucked. Randy Wolf is avearge self. GL, I know its great to see your team doing good for the first time in years. I remember when the Brewers first started to play good, but its easy to play good in April, May June. You really know how good your team is, when they start playing games in August and Septembers. That usually separates the pretenders from the contenders. That being said, I see Pit, being under .500 this year. But they will continue to grow, and may be a true contender in the next couple of years.

It's been 19 years since we have had any type of success. Yes, we understand who is over and under performing. We get it. We're still going to enjoy the run.

It seems like people always feel like they need to explain baseball to Pirates fans.

just because our team has been bad for a long time, doesnt mean we dont understand the game and who is who in the MLB.

Alexgurv · 07-10-11, 04:53 PM

Just went to the game.

Great atmosphere and a great win for us

PittsburghPlayer · 07-10-11, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by neverstoppers23

Have fun while it last Pit fans. I can't see you guys continuing this run, you have a good team but its not your year to win the central. You guys have way over preformed, esp. your pitching. Do you really expect your pitching to be this great in the second half, you better hope so unless you guys are going to fall fast, and quick.

Also you have to realize, the two favorites to win the division the reds and milwaukee have under preformed.
The brewers offesne, has not been what it was last year, Casey Mcghee for one, Hart, Brauns been hurt.
Then you have to look at the Brewers pitching which was supposed to be the key for them, has been okay not even good. Greinke has been up and down, defintly not the ace expected. Gallardo hasn't been that great this year, Macrum was great, but the last 5 starts have sucked. Randy Wolf is avearge self.

GL, I know its great to see your team doing good for the first time in years. I remember when the Brewers first started to play good, but its easy to play good in April, May June. You really know how good your team is, when they start playing games in August and Septembers. That usually separates the pretenders from the contenders.
That being said, I see Pit, being under .500 this year.
But they will continue to grow, and may be a true contender in the next couple of years.

Paragraph one - that is what keeps Vegas and the sports wagering world spinning. Teams that are not "supposed" to be winning, winning. I believe the term is "underdog". I am not sure as I am "non-pro" and therefore bet only ???? you got it, favorites!!

Last `graph really gets me though

. Under 500!

dise-pa · 07-10-11, 10:46 PM

EI I was their on Friday night section 208 great game two pies in the face ( ** kenry) 1st dinger of major league ....going to game with the cards to rock some redbirds..."raise the jolly rodger" clint NL manager of the year

McCarthyFam · 07-11-11, 10:52 AM

this is a young team, we're only going to get better as the years go on. well as long as they can afford to keep them there that is. if they could keep players like bay, bautista, mcclouth, morgan, ramirez, etc..they'd have a good team. they just trade them away though

eatdust11 · 07-11-11, 10:58 AM

It's amazing that the Pirates have done this well.. McCutchen definitely should be on the All-Star team, he's a very good player.. I think this team is quickly improving, but I just don't think they'll keep this run going in the second half of the year. I could be wrong, but I see this team hitting the skids at some point in the second half.

WvGambler · 07-11-11, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by McCarthyFam

this is a young team, we're only going to get better as the years go on. well as long as they can afford to keep them there that is. if they could keep players like bay, bautista, mcclouth, morgan, ramirez, etc..they'd have a good team. they just trade them away though

They got rid of Bautista because he was terrible. They traded Morgan and Mcclouth to get Hanrahan and Charlie Morton, among others. All good moves for the Pirates.

dise-pa · 07-11-11, 04:50 PM

any one that wants to go to a game let me know I got 2 tickets!!!!GO BUCS!!

dise-pa · 07-11-11, 08:10 PM

keeping the tread alive!!!!!

blackbox · 07-11-11, 11:52 PM

this is young and hustling team - I believe the second half of the season will be very interesting,perhaps their youth will give the BUCS an advantage. gl

dise-pa · 07-12-11, 06:54 PM

Client Hurdle NL manager of the year!!!!!

Mudcat · 07-12-11, 06:58 PM

The Pirates are a great story this year

iceminers26 · 07-12-11, 10:24 PM

The Central Division players ruined Hanrahan's save, error by Castro then an error by Bruce off a single that moved both runners into scoring position...fkn Cubs and Reds, always fkn shit up

WvGambler · 07-12-11, 10:29 PM

It wasnt a save situation. There wasnt anyone on base I dont think, and NL up 4

Jrod124 · 07-13-11, 08:29 AM

whats the deal with Alvarez gentlemen? Is he going to back at 3rd soon? Have him in fantasy and I am not ready to cut the cord

thetrinity · 07-13-11, 08:47 AM

pirates have an absolutely hellish stretch coming up to end july, if they can make it through that, i think theyll be here to stay for the last 2 months. not really being a huge baseball fan (ill watch playoffs and i tune this team out by may or june more often then not), its been quite exciting ive watched just about every game for a month now and the citys completely abuzz, its pirates talk everywhere. i actually cant wait for thier next game, this all star breaks killing me. i did suspect they made a good hire with clint hurdle and i suspected the division was pretty weak, but this has blown my mind so far, as im sure it has everyone elses.

dise-pa · 07-13-11, 04:29 PM

keep the thread alive!! clint for NL manager of the year... do the P-rats stand pat or make a move????