Jack's Buccos

Jack likes some things. Other things make Jack upset. Jack recently retired. Jack lives in Beaver County. Starting today, Jack will chronicle the things that he likes and the things that upset him for Pittsburgh Dish for a column we've dubbed "The Jack-O-Meter." Jack is my dad. Obey Jack.   

Pittsburgh Pirate players Jack can do without.

1) Craig Wilson. Of whom Jack says: "Power went south before his injury. Now we can't get rid of the non-productive bum."

2) Rob Mackowiak. Of whom Jack says: "His value is he can play several positions. His value is he can play several positions. His value is he can play several positions. Snore."

3) Tike Redman. Of whom Jack says: "Can't field. A small negative for a center fielder."

4) Ryan Vogelsong. Of whom Jack says: "Why is he in the majors at all? Won't be in the majors in two years."

5) Brian Meadows. Of whom Jack says: "A one-trick pony - his curveball. When it's not a-curvin' he gets a-pounded." Editor's note: Jack had hoped to find an amusing yet contextually appropriate word to rhyme with "curvin'" but reports that, sadly, he could not.