the pirates just won 3 of their last 4 games does anyone else see a playoff contender
2006-07-18 02:13:17 · 17 answers · asked by wb_2210 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
weak Division but the Pirates don't have the talent overall. The Pittsburgh market is too small to compete with the major market teams. That's what makes Green Bay and the Steelers so remarkable was winning franchises.
2006-07-18 02:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by The Mick "7" 7 · 29⤊ 4⤋
Not for another couple years. The organization has a plan and are following through on it though. Great young pitchers and a talented base. Even if you do get in because of a weak NL, you won't be a true contender for another 2 or 3 years.
2006-07-18 09:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. Lol, 3 of 4 games! Even though they play in one of the weakest divisons in baseball they will not finish top 4 in that division.
AL Central will finish 1. Cards 2. Astros 3. Reds 4. Brewers 5. Cubs 6. PIRATES.
2006-07-18 10:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by North Dakota baseball player 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree they are getting better... but I don't think they'll contend for the playoff until next year or the year after that... I think the Pirates are on their way back...
2006-07-18 10:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by -- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't. If Cincinnati, the leading wild card team in the NL, only plays .500 ball for the next 60 games, they will be at 79w/74l. To catch up, the Pirates would have to win 46 of their next 60 just to catch up, thats over .700 ball. Sorry, but those are the numbers.
2006-07-18 09:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Bartmooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NL is real weak, especially the central but a few wins wont do it. They are too far back and need more depth at a lot of positions to be contenders.
2006-07-18 09:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by drunkbomber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not this year - they'd have to win about 60 of their remaining 68 games to even be considered a legitimate wild card contender, and I don't see that happening. They'd have to go 48-20 to even hit .500, and even that's a long shot.
2006-07-18 10:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they can win 80 of their last 70 games!
2006-07-18 11:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pirates are so far away from contention you would be able to get to Mars quicker.
2006-07-18 10:13:05 · answer #9 · answered by jimel71898 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Sorry dude, the Pirates have no chance whatsoever this year.
2006-07-18 11:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by J-Far 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU REALLY THINK THAT BECAUSE THEY WIN 3 OF 4 THAT THEY ARE A CONTENDER ? ARE YOU THAT DUMB
2006-07-18 11:25:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋