Archive for April, 2010

Dread Rag- (Noun) A piece of fashionable material that covers dreadlocks. Normally worn by Pirates and sailors, modernized by Andrew McCutchen to become a must have in your summer wardrobe. Formerly known as a ‘doo rag.’

We heard that Game 7 of the 1960 World Series was a pretty good game. No, seriously the Pirates remarkable performance in this series will be talked about forever. I seem to appreciate it more and more as I grow older. The video is excellent in its’ detail, even showing slow motion replay on one hell of a bad hop against Kubek. Is Uncle Hal Smith’s homer the most underappreciated homer of all time? Check it out after the jump.

Regis Philbin, the hardest working man in show business, proclaimed his love for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this video. Kelly also exalts her love for Pittsburgh, but was quick to call Regis a “vision changer.” Jump on board the band wagon Regis, Let’s Go Bucs! Video after jump

Fangraphs R.J. Anderson takes a look at Charlie Morton and mentions him in the same breath with Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan just to name two of the great pitchers in the interesting post.  Find out why R.J. mentions Morton with such greatness by clicking the link. 

If the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching woes continue, being over .500 will certainly end.  The offense has one hitter over .300.  The Astros and Orioles are the only teams with worst run differentials.   So how in the hell are the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5?  Charlie Morton hasn’t been sharp.  Daniel McCutchen hasn’t been sharp.  Paul Maholm waited until Sunday to get his first very solid start.   But remember,  Ross Ohlendorf is on the DL and someone will have to pick up his next start.  Also, the fifth starter spot has not been pretty thus far.  Brian Burres has made a start for the Pirates for [...]

Although my Dad was a huge Pirates fan, we never went to a game together.  So it meant

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins imposed their will on the Ottawa Senators tonight in NHL Playoff Action. The Pens took a 2-1 series lead. Video after the jump