I wholeheartedly blame the Pirates bullpen for going 3-7 in their last 10 games. Chavez and Yates look like AA minor-leaguers, and Donnie Veal doesn't get enough playing time to be consistent. It doesn't help that there has been no hitting to back up the pitching staff either.  The series against the Brewers has been just hard to watch. I suggest that the Pirates take Brandon Moss out of the lineup, don't play  Chavez or Yates, and change up the batting order.

The Pirates stand at a respectable 9-6 now. They just polished off a three game sweep against the hottest team in baseball. Things are looking up for the Bucs but they have to keep plugging away. What they cannot afford to do is give up by July like they  have in past seasons. I firmly believe that our beloved Bucs can break the streak this season, and that they will do that through keeping up the stellar effort on the mound. My optimism grows daily about this team and I hope that all the Pirates fans in hiding come out to support their hometown club as I do (believe me, I live in the Burgh and there are tons).

Let's Go Bucs!