Maybe it's the holiday. Maybe it's the lingering effects of his team's comeback 6-5 win over the Cubs Wednesday evening. Whatever it is, Clint Hurdle was exceptionally positive and engaging Thursday at PNC Park before the Pirates' series finale against the Cubs.
He flashed his humor several times, but he also spoke with sincerity, fully answering every question that came his way. Watch the full video embedded below. Trust me.
To set the stage, here's a list of some of the topics covered and questions answered:
• Why is the NL Central so tight?