12 PM: Are any Pirates fans still optimistic; the Pirates' injuries will give Ben Cherington an excuse

Joe doesn't like some of the YouTube comments. Are there any Pirates fans still feeling optimistic? Is Luke Weaver ever going to pitch? When is Cruz coming back? Joe blames Cherington (Nutting), and Skenes. Callers aren't happy about Bill Murphy. A caller questions the analytics factor in Skenes performance.  The Pirates have a built-in excuse now with their injuries. Somehow the bullpen has become the strength. We revisit ghosts and Josh Harrison.