Are fans really satisfied with that trade deadline from a Pirates team fading from the playoff picture? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey weighs the pros and cons of the current state of the franchise.

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We get to the pitching plan for Paul Skenes, the season-long slump from Ke'Bryan Hayes and any hopeful signs of spending on the franchise in the offseason. They tanked for a long time. Spend some real money for your squad one time!

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