The Pirates name Jim Tracy as the team’s manager to replace the recently-fired Lloyd McClendon. The selection of the former Dodger skipper marks the first time in nearly two decades Pittsburgh has looked outside the organization to hire its field boss.

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On October 11, 2005 — The Pirates name Jim Tracy as the team’s manager to replace the recently-fired Lloyd McClendon. The selection of the former Dodger skipper marks the first time in nearly two decades Pittsburgh has looked outside the organization to hire its field boss.

 

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