Tom Smith

Tom Smith grew up in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania. He has been a Pirates fan for a long time and his patience is wearing thin. Really thin.

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Pirates Jeff Locke Taking Advantage of Internship With A.J. Burnett

The connection between Pittsburgh Pirates veteran A.J. Burnett and Jeff Locke has been visible all season long. Wherever Burnett is, Locke isn’t too far behind. It’s also true in the stats. …Read More

The Amazing Turnaround of My Reliever Vin Mazzaro

I think I am going to take the job as President of the Vin Mazzaro Fan Club.   Mainly, because of the job Mazzaro has done out of the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen this year.  Also, because I feel guilty…Read More

About James McDonald and Charlie Morton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have some pitchers with Major League Baseball experience trying to work their way back to the big leagues.  Charlie Morton and James McDonald both got knocked around yesterday…Read More

Jose Contreras and Josh Harrison Are On Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Because….?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are battling with the big boys of Major League Baseball this week.  It’s not a time for experimentation or infatuation, yet two players on the 25-man roster that have failed…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington Trades: Win, Lose, Or Draw?

Neal Huntington is the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and has always been criticized for his management of the team. Huntington gets the blame anytime the team is not succeeding, and as…Read More

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Thank You U. S. Veterans. I Miss Being A Soldier.

` Memorial Day is one of my favorite days of the entire year. I loved being a US soldier. It was a pretty…Read More

The Pittsburgh Pirates After 50

Thirty-one wins.  Thirty-one Pittsburgh Pirates victories.  The ’Raise The Jolly Roger!’…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Jordy Mercer: Forcing The Issue

The Pittsburgh Pirates made an unpopular, but necessary move to set the final roster coming out of spring…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington Show: Trades, Gerrit Cole and Injury Updates

The Pittsburgh Pirates GM and Sr. VP Neal Huntington held his regular weekly show with Pirates broadcaster…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Rumors: Relievers

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has delivered in a big way as the second month of the season winds to…Read More

Pedro Alvarez Home Run Tracker: It’s Getting Ridiculous

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Pedro Alvarez has now homered eight times in 2013. El Toro’s 2013 homerun…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Bats Need To Come To Life

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 14-6 in the month of May.  The ballclub did what they were supposed to do…Read More

The Best Pittsburgh Pirates GIFs

Because the Pittsburgh Pirates are ten games over .500 at 28-18, it’s time we celebrate these first…Read More

Pirates Francisco Liriano Has Become Frank The Tank

Francisco Liriano just keeps rolling for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  The big left-hander struck out nine…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Neil Walker Tells Fans On Rumbunter Podcast Why They Should Believe

Neil Walker dropped by the Rumbunter Podcast to talk about the 2013 season. Walker was enjoying a rare off…Read More

Stetson Allie, Josh Bell & The Home Run Prowess of West Virginia Power

  The big name for the West Virginia Power this year has been Stetson Allie. After two more home…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates: Game of Wins

The Pittsburgh Pirates are winning. Winning ugly. Winning by a run. Winning with a walkoff-error (or…Read More

The Photoshop Fueled Pedro Alvarez Home Run Tracker

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Pedro Alvarez has now homered eight times in 2013. El Toro’s 2013 homerun…Read More

The Neal Huntington Show: Pirates GM Gives State of the Club

Neal Huntington was asked about some grades after the first 40 plus games. The team has shown positive…Read More

Pirates Andrew McCutchen Scratched

The Pittsburgh Pirates have scratched Andrew McCutchen from the lineup today against the Houston Astros. …Read More