HEY, PIRATE NEWS!

Not paying attention to the Pirates? Of course you're not. You barely pay attention during the season (and for good reason). But regardless of your interest level, there are a few news bits to pass along from the PBC:--Nate McLouth won a Gold Glove. The centerfielder enjoyed a breakout year in 2008 and had just one error in 155 games. As per my contract, I'm supposed to make a Pirate joke here, but it's hard to crack wise about a one-error season.McLouth becomes the first Pirate to win a Gold Glove since SS Jay Bell in 1993. Maybe he'll randomly hit 38 homers in a season, too.--The Pirates announced a freeze on season-ticket prices for 2009. I love how this is somehow construed as anything other than common sense. Let's go through the checklist:Economic crisis? Check.16 consecutive losing seasons? Check.Traded away the majority of quality veterans? Check.All that aside, a raise in season ticket prices would have been comedy gold for a person like me. Don't f...