Pirates to put pitcher in batting line-up in 8th position. Traditions shatter all around town.

From Grant

Sports Briefing - Baseball - Pirates to Bat Pitcher Eighth - NYTimes.com Pittsburgh Pirates Manager John Russell plans to begin the season with his pitcher hitting eighth and shortstop Ronny Cedeno batting ninth, a move that will shift Andrew McCutchen from leadoff to second in the batting order. Russell said second baseman Akinori Iwamura would now bat leadoff. The Pirates had a 13-20 record in 2008 and a 2-4 mark last season when Russell batted his pitcher eighth.

In other news of change, the Libertarian Party Candidate is the front runner for the special election for the PA House seat that covers the North Side and other parts of Pittsburgh -- a spot once held by Don Walko.

Yes we can!

What other cow jump over the moon instances are now in full view?

How about, Pittsburgh Public Schools sees enrollment increases at Brashear High School.

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