The Pittsburgh Pirates long ago clinched their 18th consecutive losing season. However, during this current span of ineptitude, they've only had one 100-loss season, that in 2001 when they limped home at 62-100.
Currently, the non-battling Bucs are 48-94, their 6th straight season of 94 or more losses.
They'll need to go on a 15-5 tear to avoid 100 losses. I don't think they can do it. I'm not exactly making a wild prediction here am I?
As long as the Pirates are making huge money from Major League Baseball television, MLB merchandise and the luxury tax subsidies, there is no reason for owner Bob Nutting to improve the product on the field. Nutting is the worst owner possible for Pirates fans, the owner who doesn't want to win. A winning ballclub would cost more and maybe dip into profits. Which is a short-sighted plan. Build a winner and increase the value of your franchise even if yearly operating costs increase.
The horror show in Pittsburgh continues. Pirates fans should stay away from PNC Park. Many are staying away but more need to boycott this awful owner and his losing, tightwad ways.
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