The First Christmas Card Goes To...

I remember during the 1997 pennant race, every time a hitter on another team did something big to beat the Dodgers, Kruk and Kuip would say that he deserved a "Christmas card." I seem to remember the Pirates being particularly helpful down the stretch. The phrase seemed to kind of disappear after that season, but here at Still Orange & Black, we're bringing it back. Even if the Giants are way out of it, I still believe in rewarding those who help bring down the Dodgers. The first recipient is Pittsburgh's Nate McLouth. With two outs in the top of the ninth and the Pirates trailing 4-3, McLouth hit a three-run shot off Dodger closer Takashi Saito to put Pittsburgh up 6-4. Congrats to Nate on joining the rivalry. We'll be rooting for you.