The Pirates have Pittsburgh buzzing about baseball again, but we ask you, "Are the Bucs for real this season?"
Yes, the team's starting pitching has been outstanding, but can the pitching staff continue to carry the underperforming bats?
How many games do you expect the 2011 Pirates to win? And is a .500 winning percentage enough to make this season a success?
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