Pittsburgh’s Xavier Paul has probably had better days

Don't question the moxie of the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the heels of two potentially back-breaking losses at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, the Battlin' Bucs rebounded Thursday night with a hard fought 5-2 win at Turner Field, earning a four-game series split and the respect of their foes in the process. "They're a good team. They're a real good team," Braves catcher David Ross said. "They're playing well and they know it. They don't beat themselves like they used to." Ross is on the money. The 2011 Pirates, for the most part, play good, clean, and fundamentally sound baseball. That's a big step forward. Now, when it comes to beating themselves UP, it's entirely different story. The physical comedy aspect is still there. It's just timed better. For an example of this, just look at outfielder Xavier Paul, who would likely just as soon erase Thursday night from the history books if it meant his bumps and bruises would also disap...