We’re a little more than 10% through the 2019 season, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are, gasp, pretty good. Good enough that I find myself feeling cautiously optimistic that this team can contend, which leads to the question I inevitably ask when experiencing any spark of hope regarding the Pirates:
Am I an idiot?
You’re cautiously optimistic, too. You’re thinking, ‘pitching wins championships, and our starters have been lights out.’ This leads to the emotions you inevitably feel when experiencing any spark of hope regarding the Pirates:
Guilt and Shame.
You say to yourself ‘I must be nuts.