Author Archives: Paul
Dissecting James McDonald
James McDonald had a better season in 2011 than his 4.21 ERA might lead you to believe. While “breakout” might be a stretch as a definition, “breakthrough” probably works. He labored through his first four starts in April posting a … Continue reading
Filed under Breakdown, GIFtastic, Paul Sporer Posts, Pitch F/X, Pitching, Starting Rotation, Statistical Analysis
Oof!
Dropping the first two to LA (Pirates still have to bat in the bottom of the 9th, so hopefully I’m jinxing the Dodgers) in a four game set isn’t the end of the world, but it really stings on the … Continue reading
Filed under General, Paul Sporer Posts
Rat Tail’s Girlfriend
UPDATE: Sarah Spain actually caught up with him as she explained on Twitter here and here. I told ya I wasn’t clowning him. Part of me just knew it wouldn’t be wise and then later in the telecast, they showed his … Continue reading
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Pirates Add Sanchez & Qualls in Deadline Deals
By Paul Sporer I’m pleased to have started my new job on Monday, but I should’ve told them I wasn’t available until August 1st so I could’ve been home to enjoy the trade deadline festivities today. It was a fun, … Continue reading
Filed under Breakdown, First Base, Hitters, Infield, Outfield, Paul Sporer Posts, Personnel, Relievers, Statistical Analysis, Trade Deadline, Trades, Transactions
Pirates Fan Repping Hard in Wrigley
So this is a thing. My favorite part is the ponytail which may or may not actually be a rat tail. It may seem like I am, but I’m actually not trying to clown this guy. In fact, I … Continue reading
Filed under Fun, General, Paul Sporer Posts, Pics, Pirates Fans
