Pirates 10, Braves 0

So being a Pirates fan isn't always the greatest thing in the world...lots of disappointments... I have a good feeling about this season though. Today they beat the Braves 10-0...and yesterday they also shut them out 3-0. I know its still early, but the bucos look good. Team ERA is 2.63 - that's the best in the majors right now...last year they had the highest ERA in the national league. I wonder if they'll actually be able to keep it up and avoid their 17th consecutive losing season...which not only would be a MLB record, but a professional sports record. Pirates = 2009 NL central campions?? Watch out cubbies!

Opening day so close...

So this is a tough part of the year...the gap between football season and baseball season. There is nothing good to watch on TV (there is only so much of the ncaa tournament you can watch...especially when you dont really care about basketball). But Monday the Pirates open up the season against the Cardinals. I'm feeling good about this season...i think we might finally get above .500! The pitching doesn't look too amazing this year, but they have a bunch of good young guys that did well this spring. I'm hoping this is the first year in my lifetime where I can actually see the Pirates do well. Go Bucs!