Pirates @ Cubs

[thedddd]

Well that was a great game to watch.

Liriano with the CG to give the bullpen a rest, nice one all around.

 

[Darkstone42]

That was very nice.

And Tabata's starting his return a bit hot, which is good to see. Marte is also heating back up.

More good news relevant to this series, Burnett will return on Sunday!
Pittsburgh Pirates' A.J. Burnett to return to rotation Sunday - ESPN

 

[steelparrot]

we need AJ back for sure, nice game for Liriano

 

[steelparrot]

Nice to have Tabata back, at least he brings something to the table in rf.


I think Snider needs a new roll, one that makes him an ex pirate, he could be a decent chunk of a trade package for a league avg rf bat.

 

[thedddd]

Well Soriano has Morton's number tonight.

 

[Darkstone42]

Well Soriano has Morton's number tonight.

He was solid aside from those two at bats, but they were big mistakes.

If only Pedro could have pulled through against the LOOGY...

 

[smokeyburgess]

I think Snider needs a new roll, one that makes him an ex pirate, he could be a decent chunk of a trade package for a league avg rf bat.

Let's hope they get rid of Inge too.

 

[Darkstone42]

Why do we struggle so much against soft-tossers?

 

[Darkstone42]

Jones has to make that play. It cost us at least one run. That might have been a double-play ball if he was quick with it, but we certainly should have gotten at least one out.

 

[Darkstone42]

Back-to-back doubles is more like it.

 

[Darkstone42]

Burnett's rosin bag exploded again.

He turned to the dugout, flashed the number two, and visibly mouthed "Twice!"

 

[Darkstone42]

Tabata's been a nice spark plug since getting back.

 

[Darkstone42]

mlb.tv went to a commercial just before the replay. From the center field camera, it didn't look to me like Sanchez went around, but did anyone see the replay?

 

[element1286]

mlb.tv went to a commercial just before the replay. From the center field camera, it didn't look to me like Sanchez went around, but did anyone see the replay?

Agreed, first look he didn't go. The replay showed it was a decent call, could have gone either way though.

 

[Darkstone42]

Well, in any case, it was a blown opportunity. But I like our bullpen against theirs.

 

[element1286]

Well, in any case, it was a blown opportunity. But I like our bullpen against theirs.

Agreed, good to see Tabata hitting it hard to LF too, he'd be so much better if he used the whole field.

 

[Darkstone42]

Agreed, good to see Tabata hitting it hard to LF too, he'd be so much better if he used the whole field.

Speaking of Tabata, he got away with a swing there.

Quickly heading toward first may have bought the call for him.

 

[element1286]

Speaking of Tabata, he got away with a swing there.

Quickly heading toward first may have bought the call for him.

Yea no doubt, didn't catch that until the replay.

 

[Darkstone42]

Darn it, Watson...

Well, we're certainly still in this. Nice hit by Pedro. Always a good sign to see him going the other way.

 

[element1286]

Wow, Marte!!!!!