Is the David Bednar era over in Pittsburgh?

There are few jobs in sports as hard as being a closing pitcher. To succeed in that position, you have to be fearless and have nerves of steel. When the game is on the line, and your team needs a save or a win, they should be able to look to their closer with confidence. For a short but memorable time, David Bednar was exactly that guy. Unfortunately, after three disastrous outings to start the season, he has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis effectively putting his run in Pittsburgh on hold.

The Pittsburgh native has become a fan favorite over the past couple of years, carrying the kind of swagger that you want to see in your closer. Coming out in the ninth inning to “Renegade” by Styx…