Character = Pirates?

Jason Bay, who drove in the game-winning run in Pittsburgh's 5-4 come-from-behind win over St. Louis Monday had an interesting quote after the game.

"It’s kind of been the character of this team that I think we lacked in years past,” Bay said of the rally. “Too many times we’ve come close but been unable to close them out.”

Even though they are still in last place with a 27-30 record, there does seem to be more character to this year's Pirates team than in years past. Especially in the Jim Tracy era, those Pirates teams would have folded like a cheap suit.

This year's team has had its share of rallies and seemingly hasn't blown as many games as in the past. We'll see how long that lasts, however, especially with the trade deadline inching closer.