Pirates Morning Report: What A Debacle

Final Score: Pirates 8 Cubs 18

Why The Pirates Lost + Key Moment Of The Game: I am combining these two because there is too much of a tie in. What is hard to believe is that after 5 innings the score was 3-2 Cubs. That is when the Pirates decided to throw in the towel. That is the only reason I can think of for leaving Domingo German in the game to take that beating. There were plenty of arms in the bullpen. I wonder when they decided to just give up. They put what’s his name in finally and he took another beating. The Pirates are more interested in creating feel good stories than they are in winning games. Just think in the last 3 games Rowdy (Call Me Shohei) Tellez has made more pitching appearances in the last 3 games than Bednar. Maybe they are considering making him the closer. Speaking of moves the Pirates announced they are moving Oneil Cruz to centerfield. All I can say it is about time, although I would have preferred him in right, but none the less putting him in the outfield should keep down the wear and tear on his body. He DH last night and already Greg Brown was questioning what his effort would be at the plate. This from a man that puts forth no effort in the booth. Henry Davis still looks lost at the plate. He will always be known as Mr. AAA.

Next Game: Tonight, Cubs in Pittsburgh. Jarred Jones will start tonight after almost a two month stint on the IL. He has been told that he won’t be removed from the game until he gives up 10 runs no matter what his pitch count is. The bullpen is so well rested that none of them remember how to pitch. Domingo German was told he may even pitch tonight if the game is close going into the 7th. David Bednar was told not to come to the park tonight because they are saving him for the Guardian series. In any other organization heads would roll but it is not happening here.