Steve Blass

He's pawing at the dirt.

He throws 200 miles an hour.

He doesn't know where it's going.

So if he hits me and I live, I'm going to hit you.

And he called timeout and went out and talked to him.

So that was one debut that I remember quite vividly.

Yeah, and it was just three pitches.

But, you know, Skeens was such a big story.

And now, a short time later, we got another huge story.

Isn't that great for the Pirate fans?

And, you know, I can't wait to see him.

I saw him in spring training, but, you know, it's a whole new level now.

And I don't know what to expect in terms of results, but I can't wait for the anthem this afternoon.

Because it really is special.

And we've got this whole setting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

On top of the fact, guys, that before all the noise about Connor Griffin finally coming up, just coming up, the Pirate fans, there was a buzz before.

And now I think I hear even a more distinct buzz because we wanted more offense.

And it's not just offense.

It's offense that has improved now, but it's not those four singles that create a run.

It's guys hitting the ball over the fence.