Buccos Back
The Pirates Home Opener is Monday.
That's great news for two reasons –
One – we can finally put away the snow shovels –
And two – baseball season is finally here.
There's even more buzz for the Bucs this year –
Because of last season.
Pirates fans saw some of the most exciting baseball in decades.
The team did more than break a 20-year losing streak.
Players seemed to have fun doing it.
The Bucs even won a National League Wild Card Playoff Game that let fans dream –
Briefly – about playing deep into October.
They didn't make it to the World Series.
But it doesn't take anything away from an amazing season –
That vindicated die-hard fans –
And created thousands of new ones.
It's going to be harder this season –
Because expectations are a lot higher.
But the players – and the fans – are pumped –
And it's time to "play ball!"
Let's get ready to raise the Jolly Roger!