In a word: Unforgettable
Let’s play a little word association game, as a means of signing off on another fabulous, rewarding, memorable eight months in Buccos Nation.
You throw out the name of a member of the Pirates, and I’ll tell you the first word that comes to mind. Ready?
- Hurdle … Tough
- Harrison … Confident
- Mercer … Resilient
- McCutchen … Genuine
- Melancon … Collected
- Watson … Unshakeable
- Walker … Responsible
- Alvarez … Enigmatic
- Martin … Fiery
- Liriano … Quiet
- Volquez … Amusing
- Morton … Introspective
- Locke … Toughened
- G. Sanchez … Garrulous
- Davis … Cosmopolitan
- Barmes … Selfless
- Hughes … Emotional
- Holdzkom … Refreshing
- Stewart … Prepared
- Marte … Laid-back
- Polanco … Patient
- Snider … Witty
- Wilson … Erratic
- Cole … Combative
- Worley … Anchored
- Lambo … Ready
And a bonus, which requires more than just one word …
Pittsburgh: Gritty, special, welcoming, passionate, loud and proud.
There is always “next year” to look forward to. But there will also always be “this year” to remember.
Peace … out.
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