How Good Are The Pirates, And How Far Can They Go?

How Far Can Pirates Go?
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Josh Harrison #5 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with Gaby Sanchez #14 after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 25, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Josh Harrison #5 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with Gaby Sanchez #14 after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 25, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

It's August now. Barring the mathematically nigh-unthinkable, the Pittsburgh Pirates will finish the season with at least a winning record, most likely with a playoff berth of some kind. They have an honest chance of winning not only the National League Central but finishing with the best record in baseball.

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