Fan poll shows 43% expect Cherington to be fired; front office accountability questioned

SB Nation Reacts poll indicates 43% of fans expect GM Ben Cherington to be fired after 11th straight losing season. The article defends his offseason moves (O'Hearn, Lowe, Mangum) but notes pitching staff collapse and Ozuna flop. A new article argues the Pirates might already regret their trade deadline plan to be major buyers, citing a 5-8 record since buying and the counterfactual of selling Lowe and Soto. This reinforces the narrative of front office mismanagement and growing fan frustration.