The Pirates dropped the opener in Denver to the suddenly sizzling Rockies and new manager Jim Tracy (?) 7-3 in a game that really wasn't that close.
Two ninth innings runs made the score respectable after only Jack Wilson's solo homer (2) in the seventh had previously dented the Rockies for runs.
The world's smartest pitcher Ross Ohlendorf took the loss in dipping to 6-6 on the season.
The series continues in Denver tonight at 8 with Charlie Morton attempting to make his second start long than his first against the Rockies Jason Hammel....
Pirate Hooks
1) The big news is that Steve Pearce is finally back for likely his last chance to establish himself in Pittsburgh and the spot that was created for Pearce was that of non-hustling Craig Monroe.
No matter what the Pirates say about this,there is no doubt that the jog to first in Minnesota a few nights back was the final straw.
When you are trying to go young,the last thing that young players need around is non hustling,non productive veterans....
2) The other nail in the coffin for Monroe? 0 for 14 as a pinch hitter and seven of the outs were whiffs.
If you can't rely on a veteran to be a decent pinch hitter,it is tough to keep him around.
This move is very similar to the Bucs letting Jason Michaels go in the off season as Michaels struggled in that role as well....
3) Pearce smacked five homers in the last ten games for Indianapolis and should be the backup to Adam LaRoche at first and play a little in right.
Pearce should be the likely beneficiary on the long rumored Adam LaRoche deal.
Pearce had better take advantage of this one,it could be his last...
4) Andrew McCutchen hit a double and triple to move his average over .330.
McCutchen continues to swing a hot bat.
5) Will someone please tell Nyjer Morgan to quit crying every time a strike is called and he is called out on a close play at first??
It gets old just watching it and if the word gets around on this,it wont help Morgan any in the future either....
Back later with a brief post that will say goodbye to a few players that passed on recently.
Photo Credits:David Zalubowski-AP Photo
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