Pirates fans...

[nits74]

Just in case, might want to tear yourselves away from the Pens for a bit. Nick Kingham in his first ever start is perfect through six. 79 pitches. Of course, he's getting no support from the offense.

 

[cigarowl]

Just in case, might want to tear yourselves away from the Pens for a bit. Nick Kingham in his first ever start is perfect through six. 79 pitches. Of course, he's getting no support from the offense.

8 K's

 

[nits74]

8 K's

Diaz singles with bases loaded. 2-0, Bucs.

 

[nits74]

Two out single in the 7th ends perfect game. Ground out next batter. 4-0. What a debut.

 

[Lefty Hill]

What a difference a week makes.

 

[Pizzaboy1]

Order your playoff tickets!

 

[Carl Spackler]

It's nice to hear the bucs are doing well again after a great start, swoon, rebound. Maybe they can put together a nice season given the lack of "stars".

 

[fairfaxlion2]

17 Ws and April isn’t even over yet.

Not bad

 

[searay26]

Pirates aren't any good. That's what people here were proclaiming 2 innings into the season anyway in an earlier thread.

 

[wbcincy]

Pirates aren't any good. That's what people here were proclaiming 2 innings into the season anyway in an earlier thread.

I still don't think they finish over .500, so I'm hardly taking back anything I said early on.

 

[nits74]

I still don't think they finish over .500, so I'm hardly taking back anything I said early on.

That's at least a tougher call for me than it was in March. It's too early, but I do like the lineup balance. That said, Polanco remains a concern, and Cervelli and Moran may be playing over their heads. I like the looks of Moran's swing, though. Starting pitching is thin in my opinion, and could kill them. Thoughts?

 

[Connorpozlee]

17 Ws and April isn’t even over yet.

Not bad

I’m planning on making the same statement about my Reds, only substituting June for April.

 

[BUFFALO LION]

Diaz singles with bases loaded. 2-0, Bucs.

Was that Nova who shoved Diaz in the dugout after Diaz was getting congratulated? That was really strange. Especially in that situation. Looks like those two guys ( if it was Nova - he had a jacket on so I couldn't see the number and just caught a quick glance at his face) really hate each other. What's up with that????

 

[bison13]

That's at least a tougher call for me than it was in March. It's too early, but I do like the lineup balance. That said, Polanco remains a concern, and Cervelli and Moran may be playing over their heads. I like the looks of Moran's swing, though. Starting pitching is thin in my opinion, and could kill them. Thoughts?

Moran will be a high caliber every day 3B in the big leagues. So he will probably on be a Pirate for 3 more years before traded

 

[LongJakk]

Things to like are Kingham and the future of AA pitcher Keller. I also expect to have Kang's bat back in the lineup later this summer. I think that when he's ready that they'll trade Harrison and move Kang to 2b. I still don't like a lot of the bullpen. I haven't seen enough of Moran and Dickerson to know if they will be above avg players.

 

[wbcincy]

That's at least a tougher call for me than it was in March. It's too early, but I do like the lineup balance. That said, Polanco remains a concern, and Cervelli and Moran may be playing over their heads. I like the looks of Moran's swing, though. Starting pitching is thin in my opinion, and could kill them. Thoughts?

Agree on all your points. I just don't trust the pitching to hold up. We've seen enough Cervelli to know he won't stay healthy or maintain this pace. With Moran maybe he can be this good.

 

[wbcincy]

Things to like are Kingham and the future of AA pitcher Keller. I also expect to have Kang's bat back in the lineup later this summer. I think that when he's ready that they'll trade Harrison and move Kang to 2b. I still don't like a lot of the bullpen. I haven't seen enough of Moran and Dickerson to know if they will be above avg players.

Dickerson has a long enough track to know he's a decent player. I don't expect to see Kang back again. He was a disaster in the Dominican league (I believe it was DL) last fall and got sent packing. 2 years away and being 31 now isn't helpful.