The Pirates Losing Streak: Old enough to have sex with.

[pnickers]

I have to wonder if there are any clauses about his weight in the contract. 

[Tank Decker]

Another problem heading out of the NL Central- although I'd be glad to see the Cardinals or Cubs saddled with his 9-year deal- Detroit's gonna be paying him a lot of money when he's old, fat and useless:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/01/tigers-to-sign-prince-fielder.html

It's quite possible, if he can keep his shit together for a full season, that McCutchen will be the best player in the division next season. Too bad the supporting cast features the likes of Clint Barmes

[Jeebas]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Fielder#Vegetarianism

this is funny

Prior to the 2008 season Fielder became a vegetarian, removing meat and fish from his diet. Fielder made this choice after reading Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, given to him by his wife Chanel. However, his time as a vegetarian was short-lived; in January 2012, in his introductory press conference as a Detroit Tiger, he stated, "I'm not a vegetarian. I was, for like three months."

[Tha_Professa]

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/12031/1207067-28.stm

Well... if losing baseball isn't enough to get you down to the ballpark, they'll soon have THIS!

[Bull]

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/12031/1207067-28.stm

Well... if losing baseball isn't enough to get you down to the ballpark, they'll soon have THIS!

I think it's next to the all you can eat seats, so the drunks can harass the fat people and their families.

[Gregor]

full-service bar... liquor...

sold.

[homesystem]

I'd imagine those mixed drinks are gonna be pricey- but I wonder if they'll have the half-price drink special after the games like the HOF club had last season...

[homesystem]

How's come 'at Nill Hunninngon can't draft no one 'cept fer fat slobs and punk kids?

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_779165.html

[homesystem]

'Bout time 'em Nuttings loosened up 'em purse strings...

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12049/1211067-63.stm

Also- I chose this article because it had the funniest picture of Burnett.

[homesystem]

Oh yeah.. and because it calls him a 'strikeout ace'.  Not just an ace- a 'strikeout ace'.

[Bull]

They lost 22 games by 1 score last year. They need some hitters. If they would of pulled off half of those they would of been over .500

[homesystem]

Getting screwed by the new CBA- looks like they'll have about $10 million less to spend on the draft than they did last year:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2012/02/2012-aggregate-bonus-pools/

[homesystem]

Another Spring Training-  Hope springs eternal.. like some losing streaks.

[pnickers]

and the herps. 

[homesystem]

So long, we hardly knew ye:

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/baseball-dream-ends-but-23yrold-varanasi-youth-returns-a-winner/928720/0

That still leaves Rinku Singh...

Oh, and I also found this bit of information while checking to make sure that Singh was still in the farm system: 

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/other-sport/adelaide-bite-indian-star-rinku-singh-is-all-hollywood/story-fn34oii8-1226206597314

The point is that it says that Disney bought the rights to his story and might make a movie about it, but I wanted to post the link cause the picture of him is pretty funny..  but if they do make that movie I'd like yinzers to have some say in who plays Bob Nutting..

[Tank Decker]

I'd like yinzers to have some say in who plays Bob Nutting..

my choice? easy...

[Nye]

Happy Opening Day yinz guys.  I hereby predict that the pirates will be 100% undefeated and win the World Series in 4!  That could happen right?

[Tank Decker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TkkEKPVloA

Let's go Buccos!!!!!

[pnickers]

Ok, that cartoon is still pretty great.  I love the yinzer fan with the reflective sunglasses. 

[Shoval Manuts]

Wow, that cartoon is pretty awful! 

[Jeebas]

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/beer_passport.jsp

Has anyone gone to one of these before?

Would anyone be interested in going to one this year?

[Tank Decker]

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/beer_passport.jsp

Has anyone gone to one of these before?

Would anyone be interested in going to one this year?

I think that is new this year...sounds interesting

[Tank Decker]

Anybody interested in going to Monday's game? I am predicting a no-hitter by the 49 year-old pitcher for the Rockies

[homesystem]

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/beer_passport.jsp

Has anyone gone to one of these before?

Would anyone be interested in going to one this year?

I think that is new this year...sounds interesting

That's not a bad deal, depending on what the 'tasting' consists of.  It might be a good way to get drunk before the game even starts.

[Jeebas]

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/beer_passport.jsp

Has anyone gone to one of these before?

Would anyone be interested in going to one this year?

I think that is new this year...sounds interesting

That's not a bad deal, depending on what the 'tasting' consists of.  It might be a good way to get drunk before the game even starts.

I remember reading about this from last year (maybe even two years ago) and I think its local breweries (I remember EEBC having something to do with it in the past)

Those seats are pretty decent (from what I remember from sitting in that section last year on company tickets), especially for $10 less than normal.

[Jeebas]

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/beer_passport.jsp

Has anyone gone to one of these before?

Would anyone be interested in going to one this year?

I think that is new this year...sounds interesting

That's not a bad deal, depending on what the 'tasting' consists of.  It might be a good way to get drunk before the game even starts.

I remember reading about this from last year (maybe even two years ago) and I think its local breweries (I remember EEBC having something to do with it in the past)

Those seats are pretty decent (from what I remember from sitting in that section last year on company tickets), especially for $10 less than normal.

Kat and I are planning on going for the June 8th Beer Passport night, lmk if you're interested in going with us, looking to order the tickets in the next two weeks or so.

[Jeebas]

Also I am planning on taking Morgan to the game on Sunday May 6th. I understand there's a baby shower or something going on at the time as well, so it might a good time for the guys to get away. Its free pierogie bowl day.

[Gregor]

Its free pierogie bowl day.

My parents will be at that game, chosen because of said pierogi bowl giveaway.

[Bull]

Also I am planning on taking Morgan to the game on Sunday May 6th. I understand there's a baby shower or something going on at the time as well, so it might a good time for the guys to get away. Its free pierogie bowl day.

Did you buy tickets yet? I'll be down with that.

But I think only kids get the bowl, since it's kids day. Actually that might be terrible.

[Jeebas]

Also I am planning on taking Morgan to the game on Sunday May 6th. I understand there's a baby shower or something going on at the time as well, so it might a good time for the guys to get away. Its free pierogie bowl day.

Did you buy tickets yet? I'll be down with that.

But I think only kids get the bowl, since it's kids day. Actually that might be terrible.

Yeah I'm pretty sure only kids get the bowl - I think its only free shirt Fridays where all fans get something.

Does anyone know what kind of service fees they charge at the gate?

Because going by http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/seating_pricing.jsp its only a $2 difference between advance and day of game tickets for Grandstand, and if you try to order them online there is a $4 order processing fee and $2.70 service charge per ticket, so that pretty much takes away the price advantage for ordering them online. Although, I guess the other advantage is that you can pick seats if you order online.