Pittsburgh Pirates 2012: the relentless pursuit of 70 wins

[JudeBaldo]

So far the Pirates have been involved in low scoring games. Only once so far has a team (either the Pirates or opponent) scored more than 5 runs. Their 6-1 loss on Friday was the most runs they've given up all season. They've scored 5 runs four times and gave up 5 runs three times.

I think the A's have been involved in eight shutouts I believe.

[BuckyBuckner]

I think the A's have been involved in eight shutouts I believe.

Yes, they have, but they have also had 8-7, 10-1 games. There are five games where a team has scored more than 5 runs.

[madducks]

So far the Pirates have been involved in low scoring games. Only once so far has a team (either the Pirates or opponent) scored more than 5 runs. Their 6-1 loss on Friday was the most runs they've given up all season. They've scored 5 runs four times and gave up 5 runs three times.

Good pitching and mediocre hitting. The Pirates may have to trade one of their coveted arms for a much needed power hitting first baseman (Angels?).

On a positive note, Pedro Alvarez is hitting .322 (10-31) with 3 hr in his last 9 games. So, maybe he is finally turning a corner and deserves to move up into the middle (4-5) of the lineup from the 6-7 spots that he has batted in so far.

[bweiser831]

no, just keep him there where he's comfortable for now. in a few weeks, if he's still hot, then i'd move him up.
read somewhere josh bell got hurt (seriously). anyone else hear about this?

[bweiser831]

p.s. who here lives in pittsburgh and wants to do me a favor?

[madducks]

no, just keep him there where he's comfortable for now. in a few weeks, if he's still hot, then i'd move him up.
read somewhere josh bell got hurt (seriously). anyone else hear about this?

A few weeks for the Pirates might be a few weeks of 2 runs or less per game if they don't get some good hitting from the middle of that lineup.

Bell is out until the end of 2012 season with a torn miniscus (surgery).