I grew up in the Burgh area and am still a Pirates fan. This year has been a total nightmare - the one consistent bright spot has been Vazquez. Once Collapsening II happened I was hoping they would complete the trade with the Dodgers but alas.....
We all need to remember innocent until proven guilty - but it sure doesn’t sound good. I guess Keone Kela, another head job, is the new closer. Their brightest hope is now to lose out the rest of the season and get a decent draft pick. Next season is pretty much a wash as well - the only top prospect left (K’Bryan Hayes) projects as a middling big leaguer, the pitching staff is reminiscent of the 1980’s and there will be no money to hire decent free agents. And Papa Clint and Uncle Ray will pick and grin through it all.
Last night they lost to a complete joke of a Mariners team 6-0. Honestly I think there was more talent on the field in the AAA playoff game that was on over at Fox Sports.