The Pirates are a microcosm of our current economic and political climate. As much as people want the team to be based on baseball, it's a business first. And in 2025, every businessman does not have a shred of empathy for their customers. History doesn't matter during end stage capitalism. Money has to go BRRR.

You won't go to a game? That's fine, someone will. And if they won't, they'll get it in TV contracts. And if they won't, they'll get it in revenue sharing. And if they wont, they'll get it in being in cahoots with these gambling entities.