From Bradenton to St. Louis to PNC Park and then out to Milwaukee, it's been a joy to be able to do the job properly again. And, in turn, to be able to answer your questions about the Pirates with the kind of depth that used to be the norm.
I also look forward to doing that with the Steelers in the coming week, and ... well, I'm not exactly holding by breath regarding the other team in town.
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Thursday: Cory Giger
Monday: Dale Lolley