Punter snubs Poles

Quarter Polish Steeler Punter Chris Gardocki has shuned Poland to vacation in Jamaica. Gardocki whos Paternal Great-Grandmother hails from the Polish city of Gdansk located on the Baltic Sea has apparently overlooked Steeler Management's (SteMat) decree that players are required to retrace their roots during the off-season. WPXI reporter Yolanda Hawkins informed Steeler Public Relations Manager Burt Lauten of the situation when she spotted Gardocki hoping on a flight to Jamaica. Hawkins, stationed at Pittsburgh International Airport covering Steeler Defensive Back Bryant McFadden's trip to Ireland was visibly shaken according to a well placed airport source. "Yolanda, lost it plain and simple, she kept yelling 'Why Chris WHY!' suggesting there was a problem that needed [to be] corrected" For his part Gardocki has agreed to set-up a scholarship fund benefiting children of Polo-Czech-Russo-Namibian descent.

Where in the world is Chris Duffy?

PSR has received numerous tips concerning the whereabouts of AWOL Pittsburgh Pirate Center Fielder Chris Duffy. While we do appreciate the tips, if you spot C-Duff please contact Pirate Management first, then inform PSR. So, where has Chris Duffy been?
1. Kindered Spirits Yarn Studio in Franklin, PA
2. In line at Murrysville, PA Hollywood Video renting Brokeback Mountain
3. Braddock Carnegie Library updating his myspace page
4. Hiding in Trenni Kusnierek's bushes
5. Power lunch at Oakland's Szechwan Express

Ohhh no, I burn dem again

Buccos skipper Jim Tracey has sought the help of PSR staff for recent bullpen sessions with starter Oliver Perez. PSR staff have been breaking down tape and working on the southpaw's mechanics in an attempt to regain the 2004 form that earned Perez the title of the league's "next Randy Johnson."

An upbeat Perez told the assembled media: "PSR helps me bring the heat. . . lots of heat."

Pitching coach Jim Colborn was unavailable for comment as he was adjusting Zach Duke's mechanics to throw right-handed.

Jerome Bettis is from Detroit

PSR has been hearing rumors that Jerome Bettis is from Detroit.

Bucs '06: Come hungry for Burghball

A PSR baseball insider has received a copy of a Pittsburgh Pirate internal memo discussing the 2006 season slogan finalists. The finalists include:

Bobbleheads and Fireworks, what more can you ask for?
This season low score wins...Ohhh Yeah!
Remember the guy that stole first? Well he's not here anymore.
Rebuilding makes us stronger
Your 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates: No Bird Flu Here
It's Not The Cellar, It's The Game Room
and Your 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates: "Penn State Sucks"

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