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Frustrated Fans Demand Change at PiratesFest Amid Dismal Record

1/20/2025

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Pittsburgh Pirates CEO Travis Williams faced a sea of frustrated fans at PiratesFest, where chants of "sell the team" echoed in response to the team's dismal record—just four winning seasons since owner Bob Nutting took over in 2008. Williams reassured fans of the organization’s unwavering commitment to turning things around, despite the mounting disappointment.

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Pittsburgh Pirates CEO Travis Williams faced a sea of frustrated fans at PiratesFest, where chants of "sell the team" echoed in response to the team's dismal record—just four winning seasons since owner Bob Nutting took over in 2008. Williams reassured fans of the organization’s unwavering commitment to turning things around, despite the mounting disappointment.