Charlie Morton on DL

Now, I hope that Charlie is not hurt. I never want anyone to be hurt. However, I am glad he is out of the rotation. The next 15 days are going to be a real chance for the Pirates to get going without a certain defeat in the rotation.

The Pirates called up Steven Jackson, who has been pitching okay in Indy and has big league experience last year. He was pretty good for them last year. Not a long term fix for the bullpen, but an arm that can take away some weight from the others.

Now for his spot in the rotation, I am not so sure. Brad Lincoln pitches tonight, and he might get called up to take the spot. If not then Jeff Karstens is the logical choice. He is already on schedule since he pitched four innings for Charlie last night.

We will just have to wait and see.