The Pirates on Saturday announced that they have filled the vacant play by play announcer position by adding former Brewers voice, Joe Block to the broadcasting team.
Block, while a native of Michigan- has Pittsburgh ties, as his wife Bethany is from South Park. Block, who penned a touching good bye to the fanbase of the Brewers on his website, also called Pittsburgh "home." He had been with the Brewers since the 2011 season, and will be replacing Tim Neverett, who left to take a radio job with the Boston Red Sox.
It was announced a couple weeks ago that Block had in fact been a finalist for the open position, and with his Major League experience, and ties to Pittsburgh, it seems like it is a perfect fit for what the Pirates were looking for.