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Andrew McCutchen trade: Pirates blew chance at keeping Cutch forever
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Collective Bargaining Issues: Expanded Playoffs - MLB Trade Rumors
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Why won't the Pittsburgh Pirates spend any money on good players? - Quora
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MLB lockout ends as MLBPA, owners reach CBA agreement: Five takeaways with baseball set to return
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MLB officially cancels first two series of 2022 after deadline passes with no new CBA - Halos Heaven
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Pittsburgh Pirates: The Bucs' 10 Worst Free Agent Signings Since 2000, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB Rumors: Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations Not Expected Until 2022
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WATCH: The Pirates did not trade their two best pitchers. Was that the right move?
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Worst Pirates Trades Ever: Jason Bay for prospects - Bucs Dugout