Andrew McCutchen Sends Clear Message to Angry Pirates Fan

McCutchen was responding to a fan who suggested he should be traded to a contender at the deadline to give young players like Jack Suwinski, Henry Davis and Billy Cook more time to develop.

McCutchen then replied to his own tweet, saying: "I'm about to get off this app. It truly is a dark and depressing place. Let me go touch grass."

It's a fiery response from the revered outfielder, who hasn't been shy about using social media to call out unsavory narratives. Recently, McCutchen dispelled a notion on X that Jorge Lopez intentionally threw at him in a tense exchange between the Pirates and Washington Nationals last week.

There's still plenty of time left in the season, but early signs are not pointing towards the Pirates being a competitive team this year. 

Skenes, their superstar pitcher, doesn't seemed thrilled either. On Saturday, Skenes' promotional bobblehead attracted lines around the ballpark and into downtown Pittsburgh, but the Pirates lost 3-0 to the Guardians.

McCutchen is right, and it is only April. Clearly, the players are frustrated at the start to the season and are looking to right the ship before it's too late.