The U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered the Pittsburgh Public Schools to dispose of 8,500 pounds of tainted beef from a Chino, Calif., slaughterhouse by taking it to a landfill or adding it to the Pirates' roster.School Superintendent Mark Roosevelt said he chose the second option in an effort to improve the Pirates' chances in 2008.
"I think the fans will notice a big difference on the field," said Roosevelt. "The odor will be about the same, but the team is definitely improved with the tainted beef on the roster."
