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Pirates respond to Zimmer taking over; combine to throw no-no in extra innings!

This is probably the second time a no-no has ever been thrown in extra innings in baseball history. It was incredible, because this no-no, went both ways. That's right~! Bronson Arroyo was able to keep the Pirates at bay until the tenth inning when Chris Duffy came in for Austin Kearns. He hit a walk off homerun to right, which ended the game.

The victory puts the Pirates in first place in the NL Central, and the following Bucs make history:

Anibal Sanchez - he went seven and two-thirds of an inning, striking an incredible eighteen batters. Then, Chamberlain came into relieve him. Chamberlain pitched two and a third of an inning, allowing zero hits, but striking no one. Incredible defense.

Chris Duffy is the player of the game for his walk-off homerun, duh.

Anyway guys, do you like me doing things the way I originally did them? Post a recap, pictures, etc. . . or do what I'm trying now, basically short posts, little detail, and no pictures? I'm fine with doing either or.

Large and in charge; Zimmer announces Pirates' Postseason Lineup!

No, no.. they haven't made it yet. They're just tied for first come the end of August. However, they're expected to make the postseason. Which is why, Don Zimmer has announced the final lineup.

"I've done a lot of testing, I checked every video, and read every statistic. These guys are going to be reprasenting us in the post-season:

Rotation

1. Zach Duke
2. Jered Weaver
3. Felix Hernandez
4. John Maine
5. Tom Gorzelanny
6. Anibal 'Canibal' Sanchez

Swingmen

Chad Billingsley

Long Relievers

Phil Dumatrait

Middle Relievers

John Grabow
Tyler Yates

Situational Lefty

Eric O'Flahtery

Mop-up Man

Evan "Give em' Up" Meek

Setup Man

Joba Chamberlain

Closer

Rafael Betancourt

Lineup

1. Cody Ross - LF
2. Nate McLouth - RF
3. David Wright - 1B
4. Dan Uggla - SS
5. Austin Kearns - CF
6. Chris Snyder - C
7. Ryan Zimmerman - 3B
8. Robinson Cano - 2B

Bench

Luis Rivas
Nyjer Morgan
Chris Duffy - DH

Pirates one game out of first, six games left before season is over

The Pirates have to take first. If they don't, they will be unable to make the postseason. One game out of first, they need to win...

Pirates Season Recap

The Pirates had a wonderful first season under Little's ownership. They had their first winning season in awhile, finished over .500, and won ninety games, even. However, even their Cinderella performance wasn't enough to get them into the playoffs. An unfortunate end to a beautiful story.

"I had a wonderful season for Pittsburg. I'm pursuing a contract renewal. I love it here." David Wright, all-star first baseman said. "I'd love to be a Buc until I retire. The experience is just that great." When confronted with the news of the Mets and Yanks making the World Series he replied, "I could have been on a World Series team, sure. However, this was a better experience for me. I [and others] had to lead this team. We each pulled our own weight and then some." David Wright left the interview with a smile on his face.

He wasn't the only one we got a chance to interview though. We got a shot at Andrew ReLink. We asked him how he thought the Pirates' season was. "Psh, I don't care anymore. They could have won a World Series with me, but they fired me. I didn't embezzle, Little and Selig are morons. I offered cash to teams, yeah, I offered cash. That's what happened." Then we asked him if they could have won under his management. "What do you play me for? A fool? Anyone could have navigated the Bucs to the World Series. Well, Zimmer can't, forgive me." ReLink's personality has completely changed since being fired from the Bucs. However, he has noted, "I got [some] rivals trying to persuade me to manage them."

Well, again, the season was a great one. Little has the team for nine more years. He better make things right and get this team two World Championships!

Aww dang. At least you'll have a great chance next year to make the postseason

Season Awards - Pirates Take Home Four

Each year, the performance of several players outshines everyone else's. That's why there is rewards players can win. We'll start off with statistics.

National League

Batting Average: .372 Albert Pujols

Homeruns: 46 Dan Uggla

Runs Batted In: Carlos Delgado/David Wright

Stolen Bases: 37 Willy Taveras

Earned Run Average: 2.82 Aaron Harang

Wins: 18 King Felix

Saves: 37 Eric Gange

Strikeouts Leader: 240 Aaron Harang

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American League

Batting Average: .359 Jason Varitek

Homeruns: 43 Nick Swisher

Runs Batted In: 144 Travis Hafner

Stolen Bases: 42 Brian Roberts

Earned Run Average: 3.73 Luke Hochevar

Wins: 17 Roy Halladay

Saves: 39 B.J Ryan

Strikeouts: 284 C.C Sabathia

3.73 ERA? what happened to the AL?

Awards Cont.

National League

Most Valuable Player: Albert Pujols

Pitcher of the Year: Aaron Harang

Hank Aaron Award: Albert Pujols

Relief Pitcher of the Year: Eric Gagne

Rookie of the Year: Fukudome

Best Slugging Third Baseman: David Wright

Best Slugging Right-Fielder: Cody Ross

Best Slugging Second Baseman: Dan Uggla
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American League

Most Valuable Player: Jorge Posada

Pitcher of the Year: C.C Sabathia

Hank Aaron Award: Jorge Posada

Relief Pitcher of the Year: B.J Ryan

Rookie of the Year: Great Ortiz
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World Series MVP: Derek Jeter

All-Star MVP: Chris Snyder

Obviously, I don't know anything about the AL. The Pirates had more runs than any AL team, so I don't know how his ERA is that high compared to most NL's pitchers. Heck, Zach Duke would have been a Cy Young Winner there.

As for me not covering every fielding posistion, my hands are cramping and I handwrite everything and copy it over to the PC.

NL Central Final Standings

1. Reds 92-70 | .568 WPC
2. Pirates 90-72 | .556 WPC
3. Brewers 88-74 | .543 WPC
4. Cardinals 79-89 | .488 WPC
5. Cubs 78-84 | .481 WPC
6. Astros 72-90 | .444

Next year, for sure...

Yeah, I'm hoping to be able to pick up some relievers. My pen blew the games. <_< I fast-game'd everything in September. Starters never gave up a run and if they did, it wasn't a lot. However, my pen would give up 3-4 runs a game.

Contract Renewal Begins; Zimmer expected to resign everyone

Well, it is what we'd like to see. The same Pirates' team that brought us to ninety wins. If they take the field again, we could have a possible post season run. Big-time stars like David Wright are locked up for another two-three years, which makes us, as Bucs' fans, breathe a sigh of relief.

King Felix offered a one million, three-hundred and sixty-million dollar deal for three years.

Felix Hernandez lead the Majors with wins this year, and the Pirates have every intention of signing him back. Hernandez only wants one year, but Pirates are hoping he'll come back for three. He can get upto twenty million with incentives, one of which is pitching a no-no.