As a person who grew up in Pittsburgh, it is been really frustrating to watch my baseball team these last few years. They had not made the playoff since 1992 with the exception of three glory years in 2013-2015 where they got to wild card and promptly lost. The current owner, Bob Nutting, is universally… Continue reading Why it is hard to be a Pirates fan these days.
Category: F*ck the F*cking Yankees
That special day of the year…..
Opening day. The only day of the year the Pirates will be in first place. This year is especially interesting-since the Pirates open against the Cubs at Wrigley field. Wish I had known that earlier-I would have flown up for it. The Cubs are the other team I root for all year. Just like the… Continue reading That special day of the year…..
I should have stayed in San Fran one more day.
Then I could have seen all kinds of people go nuts because the S.F. Giants are going to the World Series. And the Yankees are not. So while its depressing as all get out to be back in Hicksville-there are at least a few things to be glad of.
It is that time of year again……
When the baseball playoffs come into full swing. Let see who to root for? Pirates and Cubs were out of the running by April 30th. ( Sigh-what else is new?). Now it is down to Yankees, Phillies, Rangers and Giants. Add to that, the fact that in the American League they don’t play real baseball.… Continue reading It is that time of year again……
Opening day…….
The one time of the year the Pirates are in contention for the pennant. Frank Deford, shows us why baseball is not like all the other sports though-in any given year, any team CANNOT win the pennant: Yes, as sure as the flowers are a-bloomin’ again, every team has a chance. Whereas that is true… Continue reading Opening day…….
Taking it to a new level….
Of hating the Yankees. I discovered a web site for people like me who just can't stand them: They have published a convienient guide for the rest of us on how to get through the Series: Yankee Haters’ Survival Guide to the World Series by Mike on October 27, 2009 You’ve got your hot dogs… Continue reading Taking it to a new level….