Shots Across the Bow (early edition): Keep 'em coming

As soon as the World Series ends, we will start with our free agency preview, our arbitration eligibles series and coverage of offseason moves. But the lack of game coverage gives us more time to address some questions you may have.

These questions can be about the Pirates specifically or baseball in general, on the field or off. Send them to bbrink@post-gazette.com or msanserino@post-gazette.com and we can answer them here. Put "Q& A" in the subject line so we know we can use them on the blog.

Meantime, shield your eyes from the Steelers' uniforms today and make sure to load up on bottled water if you're anywhere near the eastern seaboard.