I've been looking for that old song from the 60s and can't find it. I think the Pirates should revive the "We Are Family" song that was used during their drive to a championship in '79. The word "Pirates" was removed from the top of their dugout, and replaced with "The Family."
That '79 team with Omar Moreno, Dave Parker, Willie Stargell, Ed Ott, Bill Madlock, Phil Garner and Bill Robinson was solid. John Candelaria, Bert Blyleven, and Bruce Kison were excellent starters, and the bullpen of Jim Bibby, Enrique Romo, Grant jackson with the lights-out closer, Kent Tekulve gave up nothing.
Kudos to that team year and that signature song. Who could have imagined that they would fall so low. Thank God they have risen ... kind a like the BlackKnight.
I haven't seen every MLB stadium in the league, but I've never seen one more beautiful and scenic and fan friendly as PNC Park, and for years I always thought it was too bad that their teams never lived up to the splendor of their surroundings. Last night's game was an energetic atmosphere never previously reached in PNC's history. The moment was finally realized.
I haven't visited all the MLB stadiums either, but I agree that PNC is one of the gem baseball ballparks.. Living in Cleveland, I have been spoiled by the splendor of Progressive Field, but PNC is a tad nicer. My favorite place may be Camden Yards, but not by much. I also visited the Washington Nationals stadium last year and enjoyed it.
While I can appreciate the historical significance, one of the worst stadiums I have ever been to was Fenway Park. The charm of the place was lost on me.
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The Indians hitters were a huge disappointment to me last night. The moment seemed too big for Swisher, Cabrera, and Bourn. Not what I would have expected from these veterans.
I'm looking forward to the two NL games today. I hope that Pittsburgh can hang with St. Louis, but I think the Cardinals experience will win out over the course of a five game series.
