Since the advent of maritime theft and plundering, the pirate has carried a violent and… Since the advent of maritime theft and plundering, the pirate has carried a violent and reckless image that strikes fear in the hearts of those who love justice. Unless, of course, you happen to belong to a rival major league baseball team. In that case, the pirate is merely an amusement and you will approach him fearlessly, even if you have only a remedial knowledge of swashbuckling.

But this season, after years of mediocrity, it looks like things are headed in the right direction. Pittsburgh