Sat 3/3/12 4:28 PM

James McDonald took a loss to the Blue Jays after giving up two runs in two innings on Saturday. McDonald was OK last year, going 9-9 with a 4.21 ERA in his 31 starts, but the Pirates need more from him if they're going to take a step forward. He has the best stuff of their returning starters, but since he's now 27, it's time to start wondering if he will put it all together.