C'mon Paul, a Five Run Lead

A good start this afternoon and a good comeback, but not good enough. It's supposed to be the Mets that blow those leads. Paul Maholm had a five run cushion this afternoon after the first 3 innings, but the disappeared in the 4th and 5th. They traded blows in the next 3 innings and lost it in the 10th.

The good,
They managed to tie it in the ninth.
Garrett Jones a cast off from the Minnesota Twins shook off an 0 for day in his first start with the Pirates and had a 3 for 5 day with a home run. He hadn't played in the majors since 2007, an non roster invitee in spring training, but showed promise in Indianapolis for the Indians. He has the potential to provide power, much needed power for the Pirates. The question is can he translate success in AAA to success in the Majors. Please, we need a few more HRs.

The bad,
Losing a 5 run lead, A quality pitcher should close the door with a five run lead, especially a No. 1.

More news:
Supposedly the Pirates made a long awaited offer for Miguel Angel Sano. If you don't know who he is a 16 year old phenom from the Dominican Republic. Again, supposedly the Pirates have the inside track on signing him because of the relationship South American Scouting Director Rene Gayo has forged with him. Don't hold your breath for him to come to the Pirates just yet though. He is a hot prospect and even though the Pirates have a good shot at him, that thing that holds the Pirates back rears its ugly head again. You guessed it, money. It may take a record signing bonus of $4 million plus to get him into the Pirates system. Do you think with their track record the Pirates will break any records to give anyone money? Not me.
I have a feeling we'll be waiting a little longer for the next Roberto. But, the Pirates have built a new complex in the DR and that may help attract quality prospects.

Today's name from the Past:
Pirates: Bob Moose from late '60s and early '70s
Steelers: Lupe Sanchez mid to late '80s

Chat with you tomorrow.