Post-Gazette Pirates Beat

Thirty years worth of no-smoking regulations would have to be rescinded for that to happen.

 

I once saw Paul standing directly below a NO SMOKING sign smoking a cigarette. I pointed to the sign. His response: "I used to smoke here before they put the sign up."

 

I once saw him barge into McLendon's visiting manager office, pour himself a cup of coffee, grab an ashtray and start smoking. Lloyd said, "Are you comfortable?!" and laughed.

 

The recap and notebook for last night's game were written by Michael Sanserino.

I've never heard of the guy around here in Pittsburgh. I wonder how long it will take for the PG to decide on a regular Pirates beat guy for the rest of the season.

 

He seems to be some sort of catch-all sports reporter, covering high school, college and professional sports. It'll be interesting to see what they do here.

 

Anyone hearing anything? Mizzougrad96?

 

According to Jerry Micco's chat on Wednesday, Bill Brink is the interim beat writer. It sounds like he will be covering most of the games this year at least temporarily.

 

We've deduced that. I imagine they're starting interviews this or next week to replace him full time, though.

 

is bill brink the son/grandson of the former ny daily news managing editor bill brink?