Saturday, June 30, 2012

Game 77: Pirates at Cardinals

Karstens and Lynn today.

If Karstens fancies himself a starter in the Bucs' playoff rotation, he really needs to win this game.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Game 76: Pirates at Cardinals

Correia and Wainwright tonight.

If Correia fancies himself a starter in the Bucs' playoff rotation, he really needs to win this game.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Game 75: Pirates at Phillies

Burnett and Kendrick in a day game.

If Burnett wants a statue outside of PNC, he really needs to win this game.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Game 74: Pirates at Phillies

J-Mac and Raul Valdes at seven.

The Bucs need to win if they want a first round playoff bye.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Game 73: Pirates at Phillies

Bedard and Worley at seven.

Most scenarios where the Bucs go deep into the playoffs involve a win tonight.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Game 72: Pirates at Phillies

K-Star returns to face Blanton and the hapless last-place Phils tonight.

Bucs are one game out and tied for the wild card lead.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Game 71: Tigers at Pirates

Correia and Verlander starting soon.

If the Bucs are going to go deep in the playoffs, they need to regularly rest the starters like today with Tabata, Rowdy Rod Burrito and NFW on the bench. Cutch is playing, so the Bucs are still heavy favorites.