Next year! That’s the battle cry from the Pirates’ general manager and owner. I think it’s now time to put up or shut up! If the Pirates’ owner is not ready to turn loose of some of his money to pay key players, it’s all hollow words. We don’t need to be the “farm system” for the rest of MLB. It’s time to create a team that’s constantly competitive or admit you don’t know what you’re doing. Years of unfulfilled promises make many of us fans skeptical.

Diane Powell

New Kensington

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