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Just once, I'd like to see the umpires introduced with as much fanfare as the players. You know, each one has his own intro music, as well as his own cheering section. It's not that I'm a huge fan of umpires - I just like to see the world turned on its axis sometimes.

The Pirates are messing with Edwin Jackson's world right now - Nyjer Morgan leads off with a single and Jack Wilson triples Morgan in.

The triple is baseball's most exciting play, mostly because it's so rare. Home runs are great - but in today's day, even your most mediocre players can swat 20 to 25.

Triples? You hit nine or 10 in a season, and you're probably leading the league.

Jason Bay's groundout plates Wilson, and the Pirates are up 2-0 with the Rays coming to bat.