PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates won just 69 games this season and fired their manager hours before the final game, so it's safe to say wasn't a great year.
PHOTOS: The cost per win for every MLB team
However, the team's comparatively small payroll still made them one of the most efficient teams in the league when it comes to cost per win. Although of the top four teams on the list, the Pirates were the only team to miss the playoffs.
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