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News: (YahooSports) The Buccos turn the yellow rose of Texas black & blue.

The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a 3-game sweep of the Houston Astros to start off the 2007 season. Prior to tonight, they hadn't swept the Astros in Houston since 1991. They won each game by 1 run, the bullpen did its job, and the starting pitching was outstanding for the most part, although Tom Gorzelanny wasn't exactly lights out. Now I know people have been very critical of the Pirates, so I want to know everyone's opinion on this series. What does this show you about the battling Buccos? Was it a fluke, or is this team showing that they're for real?

| Closed on 04/15/07 at 05:00PM
FanIQ Pts? No | MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros | Multiple Choice Opinion Poll
Teams: Houston Astros | Pittsburgh Pirates

16 Fans
38%	a. fluke (explain)
63%	b. sign of things to come (explain)


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#1 \| 598 days ago kramer (+)	I definitely believe the Pirates are for real. This was more than just a fluke series, when you're able to beat a team like Houston 3 in a row, you're definitely making a statement. sign of things to come (explain)
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#2 \| 598 days ago CoachJones83 (+)	It's definitely a sign of things to come, however, I don't think they make the playoffs this year. I do think, though, they will finish above .500 for the first time since 1993. Last year's finish, the players being more relaxed and having fun, and the addition of some key players will have the Bucs having their best season in many, many years. sign of things to come (explain)
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#3 \| 598 days ago CoachJones83 (+)	Also, I've been to about 30 pirates games in my life and they have never lost while I've been in attendance. I'm going to a few games this year, probably more than I have in any other year because I'm excited about this season and I hope that we continue the winning streak while I'm at the park. I wish I could get there more often. sign of things to come (explain)
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#4 \| 598 days ago tenaciousd15216 (+)	I won't ignore the fact that all people responging so far are Pirate fans, including myself. But, I do think that, compared to last year, this team is showing a LOT more promise. I personally feel that they can take on the big boys now. sign of things to come (explain)
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#5 \| 598 days ago kramer (+)	Who cares if they're all Pirates fans, I'd be the first to admit if I thought this series was a complete fluke. I think we can all agree we'll be honest after the past 14 years have brought nothing but ridicule for being a Pirates fan. sign of things to come (explain)
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#6 \| 598 days ago tenaciousd15216 (+)	kramer wrote: Who cares if they're all Pirates fans, I'd be the first to admit if I thought this series was a complete fluke. I think we can all agree we'll be honest after the past 14 years have brought nothing but ridicule for being a Pirates fan. That's true... we've been pushed down so low that we should actually be VERY pessimistic... the fact that we show optimism is very telling. WE ACTUALLY REALLY THINK WE HAVE A CHANCE!! sign of things to come (explain)
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#7 \| 598 days ago tpowell25 (+)	I don't know, but it cost me a lot of FanIQ points. Not that I think the Pirates are bad, but game 1 I figured it was opening day in Houston, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Game 2, I thought they wouldn't lose 2 in a row to start the season at home. Then, of course, I thought they wouldn't get swept at home to start the season. I didn't go with baseball sense, I went with what I thought was logic. Moral of the story, stay away from logic. sign of things to come (explain)
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#8 \| 598 days ago dlduke20 (+)	The NL Central is a mediocre division, and anyone can beat up on anyone on any given day! This is very sad for me to say being a true Cardinals fan! Darin sign of things to come (explain)
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#9 \| 598 days ago ToughGuy13 (+)	Most likely it's a fluke. Historically, we have to wait until Memorial Day to see who's for real and who isn't. However, if the Pirates can keep it up, we'll have to pay attention to them. fluke (explain)
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#10 \| 598 days ago Gunnerman (+)	At present I have to say it is a bit of a fluke. I really want the Buccos to do well but a 3 game sweep of a very mediocre Astros team will not convince me that the Pirates will challenge for a top spot in the division. fluke (explain)
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#11 \| 595 days ago CoachJones83 (+)	we'll have to see how they look at home against the cardinals sign of things to come (explain)
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#	Name	FanIQ	Answer (Red= You Disagreed)
16	helimech24 04/15/2007 01:16PM		fluke (explain)
15	crazypuertorico 04/12/2007 03:32PM		sign of things to come (explain)
14	EMKennedylucio 04/11/2007 01:51AM		sign of things to come (explain)
13	jtm25 04/06/2007 03:53PM		fluke (explain)
12	Pat 04/06/2007 03:56AM		sign of things to come (explain)
11	Lobotomy Jones 04/05/2007 04:04PM		sign of things to come (explain)
10	Gunnerman 04/05/2007 02:59PM		fluke (explain)
9	mwillie1 04/05/2007 09:48AM		fluke (explain)
8	ToughGuy13 04/05/2007 09:10AM		fluke (explain)
7	KSbengals 04/05/2007 08:52AM		fluke (explain)
6	dlduke20 04/05/2007 03:50AM		sign of things to come (explain)
5	tpowell25 04/05/2007 01:23AM		sign of things to come (explain)
4	tenaciousd15216 04/05/2007 12:38AM		sign of things to come (explain)
3	CoachJones83 04/05/2007 12:09AM		sign of things to come (explain)
2	Cdy2323 04/05/2007 12:08AM		sign of things to come (explain)
1	kramer 04/05/2007 12:07AM		sign of things to come (explain)