Sunday, March 15, 2009

Predictions '09: Pittsburgh Pirates


I would hate to live in Pittsburgh. Well that’s because I’m a baseball fan and not a football fan. The Pirates haven’t had a winning season in who knows when. Seriously though, they’re the PIRATES! They should be mean, and tough, and win ball games. But these guys rarely win games. No one lives up to their potential. Look at their pitching prospects for a prime example. Okay, enough ranting… maybe.

Highlights: If there was one highlight in the Pirate lineup, it would be the .276, 26 HR, 94 BIs, and 23 SBs that Nate McLouth had last season. Look forward to a slump this season, Pirates fans!
Question Marks: The rest of the lineup (minus Adam LaRoche and Freddy Sanchez). The entire rotation. The Bullpen.

Key to Success: The Pirates need a face-lift. Whether this is revamping the team management or getting a big star in their lineup that can energize the team into winning a few games. Jason Bay’s still on the team right??? Basically, the Pirates are looking for anything above .500. If they can do that, they’ll be a success.

Prediction: 6th Place

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