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The Pirates have a lot of talent and it seem just nuts for them to take the dive they did. But, I think they are building and next year will be a very different story- hope so.
I've been hearing- rebuilding-next year- and witnessing fire sales for two damn decades. All I wanted was a .500 season.....she says as her damn jolly roger flag is proudly blowing in the wind, and her head is buried in the raised bed garden 
Hey! The first home game (the "opener") in SF is vs. the Pirates!! You and your sweetie ought to come to CA for a vacation around then and we can all go to the series!!! You two can stay with me- that will save $- plus I am just a BART ride from SF and you can take in the sights!! Talk to her about this.
That was the highlight of my day yesterday, Atlast. The Pirates open at home and go on the road to see
the Giants. A. reminded me a trip was in order (double edged sword) I was going to order a stand up kayak and she was inquiring if I was staying in Pa. again all summer