This is normally the time the pre-game thread is posted. Kind of hard to believe it will be another six months until meaningful baseball is played in Pittsburgh.
You all know I keep a spread sheet each year and this is my chance to share the numbers with you.
Overall Record: 78-83-1
Record by Division
NL Central
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NL East
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NL West
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Interleague Play
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33-42
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14-19
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22-11
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9-11
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Record by Day of the Week
Sun
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Mon
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Tues
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Wed
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Thurs
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Fri
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Sat
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11-15
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8-8
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15-10
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10-14
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9-7
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15-13
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10-16
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Home & Road Record / Day & Night Record
Home
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Away
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Day
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Night
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38-42
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40-41
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19-30
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59-53
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General Stats
Runs Scored
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Runs Allowed
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Hits
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HR’s
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Pitcher K’s
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729
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758
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1,433
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153
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1,232
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Total Attendance - 2016 & 2015, includes difference
2016 Attendance
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2015 Attendance
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Difference
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2,249,021
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2,498,596
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-249,575
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The Pirates finished 3rd in the NL Central, 5.5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Chicago Cubs won the division with a record of 103-58, while the St. Louis Cardinals finished in second place with a record of 86-76.
- Foo & Macchamp have determined the Pirates will have the 13th selection in the 2017 MLB Draft.
- Congratulations to BFFL who won JAL's annual prediction contest.
- Congratulations to Absolute59, winner the of PBC Asylum Fantasy Baseball League.
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As always, if you missed JAL's Morning Links, just click here.
On a personal note, I want to thank all of you for the ideas and support you have provided this year. I really enjoy doing this, even though it's not always easy to juggle with work and travel. I also want to thank JAL for stepping in when I am not able. I have made a lot of friends here, many who I have met, and truly value those friendships. I look forward to spending the 2017 season with you all. If your travels take you to or through NC Illinois on Interstates 80 or 39, please let me know.