No worries Shay. It is absolutely fine to rant. Sports brings out that passion.
Sometimes teams have to just rebuild through the draft and prospects.
Although in baseball if you have a owner(s) with deep pockets you can help out that rebuild a lot by acquiring huge assets.
I've been hearing the Phillies are going to make a play for both FA's Bryce Harper and Manny Machado this off season.
It is nice bread and circuses to enjoy a ball game.
Pirates can't rebuild. They are lost. I'm glad they had a small run a few years ago but they simply cannot do it. Fans loved the Marlon Byrd and Justin Morneau additions. Wooo! That put us over the top. Their philosophy is screwed. Their drafts suck. They value prospects too much, and when they could improve with bigger talent they don't make the trade. Then it's too late. Didn't want to give up Josh Bell, Austin Meadows, Tyler Glasnow, and a PTBN for Chris Sale. LOL! Ridculous.
As much I get pissed I love the team. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and attended well over 100 games through the years living there, and try to go every year or so since I moved. Plus I love baseball. Yes, it is nice bread and circus.
Regarding Harper and Machado...Phillies may land one or the other but the cost is too steep for both.
Of course you being a Braves fan can understand my disdain for them.
Don't make me relive those championship series. LOL! Sid Bream. ugh.