We’re going to move very quickly this morning. The SEC media days start today, the 5-at-10 has a doctor’s appointment and we have a couple of people on vacation. AS Crash said, “We’re dealing with a lot of stuff.”
Let’s get to it, and remember that candlesticks always make a nice gift. Let’s get two. From the “7-Up Stinks Studio,” here we go…
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher James McDonald (53) walks to the dugout after pitching the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds during a baseball game in Pittsburgh Tuesday, July 19, 2011. The Pirates won 1-0, with McDonald getting the win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Hold the Braves’ talk
During the summer, we’ve devoted the lead-off spot to the Atlanta Braves more times than not. And that’s how it should be in the South.
Today, we turn our attention to Pittsburgh, where the Pirates are trying to end a record-setting 18-year run of sub-.500 baseball and look like they could win the NL Central. In fact, unless you are a die-hard fan of a team in the NL Central or of the team that the Pirates play on any given night, then the American thing to do is cheer for these Pirates. It’s in the books.