From Pittsburgh to Boston, a look at how 2011 shapes up
It’s an annual tradition: looking at one time all spring and then ranking all 30, from bottom to top, in how yours truly thinks they’ll finish.
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18 and counting: Pirates likely to extend dubious streak
They are the afterthought in a city of winners. Ready or not, the Pittsburgh Pirates are about to play ball. After a record 18 straight losing seasons, expectations for the Pirates hardly compare to those for the Steelers or Penguins. Whenever people talk about the pro sports teams in Pittsburgh, there’s always a derogatory ’and’ before the Pirates are mentioned.
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Lowly Pirates aim for improvement
ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer They are the afterthought in a city of winners. Ready or not, the Pittsburgh Pirates are about to play ball. After a record 18 straight losing seasons, expectations for the Pirates hardly compare to those for the Steelers or Penguins. Whenever people talk about the pro sports teams in Pittsburgh, there’s always a derogatory ‘and’ before the Pirates are mentioned …
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