Question:
In 2006 , it was .676 , worst in the majors . Defensive efficiency is n't some fancy statistic ; it simply measures the rate at which balls in play are converted into outs . The Pirates are awful at it , and they have been for some time . Assigning blame to individual players for this is difficult and debatable , but it 's probably less important to do that than to simply acknowledge that this is n't a mediocre defense we 're looking at , it 's a horrible one .

What sport is the narrator describing ?
Answer:
The great American pasttime .

Question:
The astronauts did n't get paid extra for being astronauts -- they just got the salary that any other military officer of their rank got . Though space flight was temporary duty , which was paid per diem . The rate at that time was $ 25 per day , which would have been $ 275 for the 11-day mission . But since meals were furnished , that was deducted .

Why would the astronauts not get additional pay ?
Answer:
They are doing a duty to country .

Question:
I thought for once I was a shoe - in or at least stood a fighting chance at being the employee of the month . Surely .... yeah , no . They decided not to do an employee of the month this time , they 're waiting til next month ... nice . Outside of that , I think I ' m being moved - ish to the 2s classroom to sort of whip it into shape . Though , I 'll only be in there about 3 hours a day or so , I do n't really know how that 's going to work .

What might this person 's occupation be ?
Answer:
a teacher

Question:
Dad bought a truck ! ( I do n't think I mentioned this ... ) A " new to him " truck which is actually from like the 80s or something . He had me drive him out to pick it up .

How did the narrator get home ?
Answer:
in the car they already owned