Pirates fans might want to be careful what we wish for. If Bob Nutting (or Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle) decides to field a $75 million roster for an extended period of time, it may do more harm than good. Building strategically and spending economically would seem to be the better bet if avoiding another extended stretch of losing seasons is a priority.

It would be fun to see Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sitting behind home plate at PNC Park. But fame and money alone won’t turn the Pirates from losers to winners. Talent will.