It seems like every single time I turn on a Pirates Spring Training game, they are playing the Yankees. Why is this? To be honest, I am tired of seeing us go up against the Yankees. I know they draw crowds in Bradenton, and I am sure that’s the reason it’s always Pirates vs. Yankees, but what good is it, seeing the exact same team 5-6 times in Spring Training? Yeah, it feels amazing when we crush the Yankees like we did today, but it doesn’t actually matter. I just wish that we’d play some other team during Spring Training. Call me old fashioned, but I like a little diversity in the Pirates’ opponents. It’s probably all about attendance and money, as those are the name of the game, but as a devout fan of the Pirates, I am annoyed with seeing every single day, Pirates vs. Yankees.
This is pretty much just a rant, and really isn’t ranting another word for musing? That’s what this blog is all about, and I feel like I have gotten away from that, but it is time to realize, that this isn’t a column. These are the angry, dejected words of a devout Pittsburgh Pirates fan. No more attempts at columns. It’s all about the rants, baby. With a series of hopeful interviews with fellow depressed Pirates fans on the way. This is the dawn of a new day for 17 and counting. Get ready folks!
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Pirates? Who are those guys? You clearly aren't really from Pittsburgh
ReplyDeleteI agree with the schedule complaint. I don't follow the pre-season nearly as well as you as hockey had my attention for now, but that bothers me too. I thought the point of the pre-season was to prepare the team for the season to come, and playing the same group of guys over and over again doesn't help. You are right though, it more than likely just boils down to money and attendance.
ReplyDeleteThank you both for the comments!
ReplyDeleteJames, Pirates are a baseball team. It's kind of like softball, but with a smaller ball and judging by attendance at PNC Park, less people. Haha.
Joshua, yeah, I am almost positive it's a money and attendance thing, but I'd rather us play a few more teams and have our players be used to pitchers and batters other than from the Yankees line-up.