Will hope spring eternal for Pirates fans after opening day?

Today is Major League Baseball’s opening day, signaling the possibilities ahead for teams during a 162-game marathon.

In Pittsburgh, what will the result be of this season’s race for the Pirates? After jettisoning two of their best players in fan-favorite Andrew McCutchen and staff ace Gerrit Cole, ESPN and USA Today say we should expect a third consecutive losing season.

What about you? Will this set of moves make you less likely to support the team? Visitors to PNC Park can still enjoy one of the best stadiums in the league, but is that enough to sell tickets?

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