Several cuts were made today, and I am not surprised by any of them. Brad Lincoln may have ace-like potential, but he isn’t quite major league ready, yet. I do not think that anyone too shocking will be cut. I think for the first Spring Training in a long time, the Pirates are entering, pretty set on the team they’re taking into the season. Which is probably a good thing. I honestly think this team has potential, and could surprise some people this year.
Which brings to my point of this entry. It seems like anytime I bring up the Pirates to anyone, I get the same condescending response, “Oh, well the Pirates never win, LOL.” Listen, I understand the Pirates have been bad for 17 straight years, but this is new management, and they can’t be held accountable for what previous management teams have done. I guess I am just frustrated with people consistently making fun of the Pirates, and my association, something I love. I think bright days are honestly ahead, and I look forward to seeing the people that made fun of the Pirates, all of a sudden becoming bandwagon fans.
I’m not as optimistic as Neal Huntington, I don’t think a dynasty is ahead, but I do truly believe, that the Pirates are heading back towards respectability. I know I am usually negative, but it’s my time of the year for optimism. Heck, I may end up crushed as I tend to be every year, but as of right now, I want to think that the Pirates are going to win this season. I’ve been a negative fan for a long time, and for the first time, I want to be optimistic. I want my Pirates glass to be half full of delicious coca-cola, not half empty!
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I for one *want* the Pirates to do well. I figure they're overdue for an All-American comeback.
ReplyDeletePart of the problem is ownership as well as management though. Plus it's tough for a small market team in a non-cap league to have the funds to sign free agents or retain top talent.
ReplyDeleteThat being said I think they made might be onto something by strengthening their farm system. The Pirates management should look to the Marlins as a good model.