BR Bucco Fan?

I've always been a fan of the underdog. It's nice to see the have-nots of the world get their day in the sun.
So this upcoming season, I am seriously giving consideration to becoming a Pittsburgh Pirates fan.
Now I've always liked the Bucs. I went to school in Pittsburgh and saw a ton of games at old Three Rivers Stadium. Now that was a ballpark!
I didn't pull much for the Pirates during the Barry Bonds era. I couldn't stand Bonds and his attitude and lack of hustle even back before steroids entered the picture. My dislike for him grew even further when he was with the Giants and all the steroid stuff. Plus, I had a couple of run-ins with him in the visiting clubhouse at Coors Field to add to my dislike of Bonds. Notice I didn't say hate. Hate is a strong word and I'm trying to soften up a little bit, show some heart.
Anyway, for the most part I've had a soft spot for the Pirates and have always admired their history. World Series titles in 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979. Plus, a boatload of National League playoff appearances. This is a franchise that boasts some the legendary players that have worn the Pirates uniform, such as Honus Wagner, the Waner Brothers, Ralph Kiner, Arky Vaughn, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Lastings Milledge...and the list goes on. By the way, just for the record, including Milledge was a result of my sarcasm.
That is why it is so sad that the Pirates have had a record 18 consecutive losing seasons since their last winning season in 1992. That year ended with a heartbreaking loss in Game 7 of the NLCS to the Braves. Atlanta scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th to win 3-2, capped off by Francisco Cabrera's 2-out pinch hit single to score the lead-footed Sid Bream (a former Buc) from second base ahead of Bonds throw from left.
Since that devastating defeat the Bucs have known nothing but losing.
I recall Pirates ownership at the time (Kevin McClatchy) complaining about needing a new stadium to compete. They got beautiful PNC Park, which opened in 2001. Guess the competing part hasn't worked out too well has it?
Current owner Robert Nutting actually makes a profit by having a low payroll and losing games.
Despite the fact that the ownership of the Pirates is awful and doesn't give the impression they want to win, even with all that, I'm going to pull for the Pirates this season. I might even go out and get a Pirates cap.
The people of Pittsburgh deserve to have this once-proud franchise become a winner again. Will it happen this year? I doubt it. But hopefully the Pirates can surprise, the value of the franchise goes up, and Nutting sells it to Mark Cuban. How's that scenario fellow Pirates fans? Go Bucs!