Posts Tagged ‘Pittsburgh Pirates’

PITTSBURGH – Although they’re not accustomed to being known for their ball playing ability, the last place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the first place Los Anhele Dohyers 15-8 in what commentators are calling “an ugly loss on the field and under helmets.”

Their comments, likely referring to Adam LaRoche’s uncanny resemblance to Sesame Street’s own Bert (slightly noticeable above), left the 6′3″ first baseman both speechless, and heading to the locker room to shave his unibrow.

In a surprise move today, Ned Colletti, GM of the Dodgers, actually made a trade that might benefit the team.

The three-way trade lands Manny Ramirez in Los Angeles, Jason Bay to Boston, and the Pirates get prospects Andy Laroche, Bryan Morris, Craig Hansen, and Brandon Moss. The BoSox also agreed to pick up $7 million of Manny’s Salary.

The only way this could get better is if Mark Sweeney retired, Andruw Jones lost 90 pounds, and Jamie McCourt blew me while I ate an endless supply of Dodger Dogs. I’ll take 2 out of 3, though.