The 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 127th season of the franchise. It was the first under new president Frank Coonelly, general manager Neal Huntington, and manager John Russell. Unable to improve on their 68 – 94, last place finish during the 2007 season, the Pirates have not had a winning record since 1992. The season was the final of play-by-play announcer Lanny Frattare, whose 33 year tenure as Pirates' broadcaster was the longest in franchise history.
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