SHORT HOPS

Is Neil Walker's dislocated finger a tough break for the Pirates? This is a team that could finally use a good break, not a bad one. Travis Snider is already hurting and with the team's lack of hitting, of late, they can't afford to lose one of their most reliable bats. Or can they? Perhaps this will force the Bucs to put someone on the DL and either work a trade or bring someone up from Indy. Tabata has been hot. Clement's name has been tossed around lately. I even heard Alfonso Soriano's name come up today. Hopefully, Walker won't be out of the lineup for long. If he is, it could be an opportunity to inject some new energy into the lineup. it may just be the "break" the Pirates need. Go Bucs!!!!!