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The Pirates' recent free agent acquisitions, including former All-Star Andrew McCutchen and Adam Frazier, have fueled discontent among fans who yearn for more significant investments into the team. This feeling of neglect stems from the ownership's tendency to pocket revenue sharing funds instead of fostering a competitive team environment. As a result, the Pirates have not seen a profitable season since 2019, and the franchise remains several games below .500 over the last few seasons.