Transcript: Pittsburgh Pirates Troubles Overshadow All Star Game

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July 12, 1994
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BOB EDWARDS, Host: Tonight, Pittsburgh hosts baseball's glitziest exhibition, the 65th Annual All-Star game, but amid the fanfare there' s trouble on the local baseball scene. The problem surfaced several years ago when the Pittsburgh Pirates released superstars Bobby Bonilla and Barry Bonds because their salary demands were so high. Now the Pirates' financial crisis has become so bad, some wonder whether the team has a future in Pittsburgh. George Saverese prepared this report.

GEORGE SAVERESE, Reporter: Pittsburgh is celebrating baseball. A statue honoring former Pirate great Roberto Clemente was unveiled on Friday, a baseball theme park drew over ...

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