Pirates fans are increasingly upset with owner Bob Nutting's reluctance to invest in players, especially as the team has not reached the playoffs in nine years. Rookie Paul Skenes, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and won NL Rookie of the Year, acknowledges the fans' frustration and believes in driving cultural change from inside the locker room. Despite his impressive performance, the team's hesitance to engage in free agent contracts has deepened the fanbase's anger, compounded by recent missteps in honoring team legends and fan contributions.
"We're going to create it from within the locker room, and it's not going to be an ownership thing. It’s not a bad thing, but we have to go out there and do it. I kind of feel like we owe it to the city."
"Skenes has all the makings of a generational talent and someone who can lead the Pirates out of their malaise - if ownership commits to building around him."
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