BruceMountjoy

Pitt Alum. Host of WYEP's Bluegrass Jam Session. Music Lover. Yoga enthusiast. Hippy.

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@AbbySchnable Good luck @AbbySchnable! I'll miss you!

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@stephenethom He was the worst, @stephenethom. And then ran against Lincoln on a peace platform in 1864. Mostly forgotten today and rightfully so.

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@ForbesFieldAlex One of the best headlines I've ever seen in the Post-Gazette, @ForbesFieldAlex. "Chandler Fires Blanks". Gold!!

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@seidel_cam Our long nightmare is over, @seidel_cam!

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@ForbesFieldAlex It's a train wreck and the Pirates aren't going anywhere with that crew, @ForbesFieldAlex.

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@seidel_cam It's hard to commit to the Pirates. Whenever you think that maybe they have turned the corner they shit the bed like that, @seidel_cam.

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@aliciaandrz Going through all the old Tweets is like fishing through someone's underwear drawer, @aliciaandrz! You never know what you might find!

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@billpeduto This is sad @billpeduto, that people have been driven to this point. And it's likely to result in widespread defaults. And then what? This is just the tip of the iceberg.

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@cjregan99 "Possible hate crime", @cjregan99? If that isn't a hate crime WTF is?

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@Tanishaevonne This is absolutely outrageous, @Tanishaevonne. Inexcusable.

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A really nice story from Clint Hurdle.

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I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

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@aliciaandrz With your many accomplishments that's a little hard to believe, @aliciaandrz! What do you win? Well you have a nice family and two cats! Sounds like you've already won! ♥

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@jjsalmo @ScottLucas_EA @MaddieHale Better than anything we get here in the states. Really informative guests and @MaddieHale does a really good interview.

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@__C_M_R__ Page 1 in today's Post-Gazette @__C_M_R__ !

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@pghjoseph Heck yeah @pghjoseph!

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@MaddieHale @marwilliamson What an unexpected and interesting guest today @MaddieHale! I am a long time fan of @marwilliamson. She had some great insights.

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@zackgibney The theory behind "Supply Side Economics" was that it would produce so much wealth that it would invariably trickle down on everyone, @zackgibney. What actually happened is the wealth stayed in a few hands. And they will never be satisfied.

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@aliciaandrz Listen to your favorite music, @aliciaandrz! Close your eyes and travel to your favorite places through the music!

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@ForbesFieldAlex It would certainly be a bonus if Bart is able to contribute as he has in the recent past, @ForbesFieldAlex.