Former Pirate Goings-On
Oliver Perez pitches his way into the record books: his start last night for the Mets made him the pitcher with the highest-ever ERA (6.55) to start a playoff game.
And he won, too! Despite giving up 5 runs off 9 hits (including 3 home runs) in under six innings. Yep, same old Oliver Perez.
If you want to know how bad the Mets' pitching situation has gotten, consider that for Game Three of the NLCS, they had to decide between starting Perez and fellow former Pirate Dave Williams. This is the kind of decision you want to have to make if it's March 2005 and you're trying to lose 95 games in the NL Central. Geez, just invite Mark Redman and Kip Wells and you can really get the party started.
Obviously the happier Pirates-related playoff rooting still involves the Tigers' coaching staff. I'm really pulling for them now.
And he won, too! Despite giving up 5 runs off 9 hits (including 3 home runs) in under six innings. Yep, same old Oliver Perez.
If you want to know how bad the Mets' pitching situation has gotten, consider that for Game Three of the NLCS, they had to decide between starting Perez and fellow former Pirate Dave Williams. This is the kind of decision you want to have to make if it's March 2005 and you're trying to lose 95 games in the NL Central. Geez, just invite Mark Redman and Kip Wells and you can really get the party started.
Obviously the happier Pirates-related playoff rooting still involves the Tigers' coaching staff. I'm really pulling for them now.
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