In one of the most competitive cities in sports, the fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates
are wondering where their power hitting, superstar heavy lineup has gone. Pittsburgh Pirates game tickets have not been the talk of the town in Pittsburgh for quite some time now. The dominating days of the early Pirates have gone and a new era has begun. This new era starting with a new ballpark in 2001, PNC Park, hasn’t been the beginning the Pirates fans were hoping for.
The Pirates moved into PNC Park in 2001, but somebody forgot to bring the assembly line. Maybe it was disassembled in the same cost-cutting maneuvers that drove away talent (Aramis Ramirez, Jason Kendall Brian Giles), populated the roster with young and inexperienced players, alienated fans, and turned the Pirates into one of the game's most forlorn franchises. With all of that being said, the Pirates still have a state of the art facility that has a remarkable setting. Its prime location along the shore of the Allegheny River and adjacent to Federal Street takes advantage of scenic vistas of the downtown skyline and riverfront, as well as pedestrian and riverboat access, creating an exciting and dramatic urban sports venue. It also provides easy access for pedestrians crossing the Roberto Clemente bridge from downtown, as well as those arriving from the riverwalk. Perhaps the strongest inspiration for PNC Park's design is the legacy of the Pirates themselves. Few cities can boast of a 115-year relationship with the same Major League ballclub.
Pittsburgh deserves nothing less than a ballpark classic that will enthrall fans for generations to come. With a new ballpark and a bright future ahead this could spark interest once again in Pittsburgh Pirates game tickets.
