WATCH: Springtime Hope is Finally Real for Pittsburgh Pirates and Their Fans

Feb 19, 2015; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Angel Sanchez (72) warms up at the start of Thursday mornings workout at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

With the Pittsburgh Pirates coming off back-to-back playoff seasons, the old baseball axiom that hope springs eternal in March finally feels like it applies to the Bucs and their fans.

I explain further on my latest Just A Minute video essay for City of Champions TV:

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