Breaking News: Icon Being Pushed Aside?

Reports are swirling that Pirates management is dead set on finding a sacrificial lamb to take the fall for the team's disappointing performance this season. Management is said to be unsure as to whether T. McHale's inspirational return to the line-up actually served to splinter the fragile collective ego of the squad. He may be forced into retirement from active duty, where it is believed he will join former stalwart outfielder (and recently retired) G. Sharp at Shady Acres Assisted Living Center for repeated games of shuffleboard and pinochle.