Like most baseball fans, the offseason is pretty depressing. After being at Piratefest over the weekend, it seems like the final stretch is almost over. I have been trying to plan a trip down to Bradenton, FL for Pirates Spring training. Anyone else going? I’m hoping to have it all figured out by the end of the week.

Since I wasn’t able to get my picture taken with some of the Bucco’s at Piratefest, I decided to post some pics of me and the Pirates from the end of last season.

John Russell and Myself

Me and Lastings Milledge

 

Me and Ross Ohlendorf

 

With Garrett Freaking Jones

 

Joel Hanrahan, Myself and Brandon Moss

 

A few months ago, I decided to finally purchase season tickets. I have gone to about 40-50 games per season for the last 4 years. I finally decided to take a big leap for the team I love. Here is a picture of my seat for the 2010 season. Of course, on the day I went to check out my seat they were cleaning the stadium. Yes, that is a trash can on the field.

So, If your ever nearby at a game. Please come by and say hello. I love meeting new Pirate fans! =)

 

A total of 15, 398 Fans attended Piratefest over the weekend! Maybe, there is finally hope in this city? I belive there are only good things ahead.

Some other random notes:

• Yankees, Nick Swisher is making his acting debut on an episode of “How I met your mother” Tonight. Being an Ohioan myself, I can’t help but wish him the best of luck. His personality is always crazy and hilarious, so I am exicted to see watch him tonight.

 

• Former Pirates broadcaster, Lanny Frattare missed out on the Frick Award. Today, they annouced that Jon Miller is the winner of the 2010 Award.  

 

 

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