serenity now.

It's not Rajai Davis's fault that he's playing well for another team. Nor is it his fault that Matt Morris sucks.

No; I'd rather blame steroids.



p.s. After Vizquel tried to give himself up, AGAIN, Morris went on to walk him.

First pitch of the bottom of the second

Screamer off the centerfield wall.

Fourth pitch from Morris

Over for a strike.

p.s. Rajai Davis just stole second.

Pre-game

Tonight I'm blogging live from my couch in Pittsburgh, where I'll be watching and reviewing Matt Morris as he goes up against his former team, the San Francisco Giants. I anticipate mediocrity and outrage being keys to tonight's game.

They're showing him stretch right now. I hope he had to pay for that pullover with his own money.

For Rajai Davis; I hardly knew you

The AP reports that "The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired pitcher Matt Morris from San Francisco on Tuesday, an uncommon deal for a high-priced player by an out-of-contention team at the trading deadline."

The Giants were looking for a team to take some of their high-salaried players, and the Pirates will pick up the remainder of Morris' $10,037,283 contract for this season. He is due $9.5 million for next season, plus a $2 million payment at the end of the season.

"Almost at the 11th hour we were talking to two other teams I would consider competitors in the playoff situation. Pittsburgh stepped up, not only to take on the player as is -- meaning the contract -- but the potential return," in Davis, Sabean said.

"Morris and Izturis definitely improve our team, and are solid additions for us," Littlefield said. "We have not given up a lot as far as talent to get these type of players, and feel very comfortable they will be a big plus for us in the future."