Obviously Hurdle hasn’t been around here very long. The Nuttings will destroy any hope or optimism, as they have for all the Pirate fans. There is absolutely no reason for hope considering the changes (or lack thereof) made during the winter.

Wow the pirates rotation is going to be great this year… I cant wait to watch 5 number 5 staters. What a joke

Geno & Dan, why are you reading this article if all you are going to do is whine and complain about the pirates? what makes you think a top-notch starter would want to come to a losing team in pittsburgh over a winning club in new york, boston, or philadelphia? give credit to huntington for making the most of a very weak free agent pitching market. give credit to hurdle for being so headstrong and optimistic, unlike recent past managers (russell, tracy, mcclendon). geno, how much more change do you want? diaz, overbay, olsen, correia, rodriguez, beimel? it would be nice to see the pirate fans act as the new members of the organzation are right now. i’m tired of hearing pirate fans constantly bash the organization, and are so impatient of all the losing because we are so spoiled by the penguins, steelers, and pitt. how about you come out to the ballpark with some optimism and watch this team grow. because im sure two years from now when their is an article on here about the pirates playoff berth you’ll be on here “i was right with them all along! never doubted!” this is not just directed toward you two but all of the whiny bucco nation. go bucs!

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BUCS FAN, If my impatience is measured in decades instead of years, you are right. It’s only been two (2) decades since Pittsburgh has had a winning season. An entire generation has grown into adulthood without experiencing a winning season let alone the excitement of a pennant race. This team is committed to making money not a winning team. Of course they want to win but they don’t want to lose money in the process. The Nuttings will never spend the money necessary to field a winning team let alone a contender. Oh, by the way, I was a season ticket holder at Three Rivers and PNC Park. I’ve experienced the thrill of victory. It’s not going to happed again. Not in two years. Not in five years with this ownership group.

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