Links

Phil Garner and Tim Purpura, fired. apk nails it in the comments:

Can you imagine it? A team makes the World Series, then two seasons later, amidst lethargic efforts and poor returns, the owner says, "It's time for a change" and heads roll.

Is that the "accountability" that Smizik's always talking about? Sounds awesome.

Yes, yes it does.

Whatever Jennifer Langosch is smoking, I want some. Thanks to Dr. B in the comments for the link.

Frequent commenter matskralc has a new Pirates blog and a fun post up about Pirate nicknames. I'm still trying to sell the world on Matt Katata Fish.

Not really a link, but as Charlie mentions on his blog he was in Chapel Hill over the weekend and we had a chance to have some lunch and bash the Pirates. General theme: never give the Pirates the benefit of the doubt. Ever.

ETA: We competed the Morris deal for some minor leaguer named Steve MacFarland. I know nothing about him other than the fact that he appears to have no control whatsoever. I thought the player was supposed to be on the 40-man roster. I was kinda hoping it would be the Gas Can.