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Robert Nutting (born March 29, 1962) is an American businessman and sports team owner. Since 2007, He has been the principal owner and chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball.
- Ownership. As mentioned earlier, Nutting has been the owner of the Pirates since 2007. However, his family has actually been interested in the club since 2002.
- Family history. The Nutting family wasn’t always involved in the business of sports. In fact, the Nutting family was actually in the newspaper publishing business.
- Bob. Robert Nutting has always been known by his nickname: Bob. It’s endearing; it’s normal. However, Nutting has another nickname that’s not as charming: Bottom Lin Bob.
- Criticism. Continuing on with the story of Nutting’s “Bottom Line Bob” nickname, you should know that he’s actually been ranked as one of the worst owners in the history of the sport.
Feb 21, 2024 · “Bob is still Bob.” Nutting, whose family made its money owning newspapers before buying a ballclub and ski resorts, has always asked his management team to do more with less. The Pirates’ 76-win...
Feb 21, 2024 · A former Pirates player said Nutting is comfortable with his team "being mediocre" and saves money on trades. The article also compares Nutting's approach with other MLB owners who don't spend enough on their teams.
- Adam Wells
Oct 29, 2019 · Pirates owner Bob Nutting and new president Travis Williams discuss the past, present and future of the ballclub in an interview with MLB.com. They address the dismissal of the previous management, the need for more talent, the economic challenges and the message to fans.
Apr 26, 2023 · PITTSBURGH — The day after the Pirates’ home opener, owner Bob Nutting picked up his phone and asked Bryan Reynolds for a private meeting.
Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting talks about efforts to develop the roster moving into the 2023 season, whether the payroll will be increased if the team...
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