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[Image: http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif...NHeadlines]The Pirates made nearly $29.4 million in 2007 and 2008, according to team financial documents, years that were part of a streak of futility that has now reached 18 straight losing seasons. The team's ownership also paid its partners $20.4 million in 2008.

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