Last-place Pirates give pink slip to manager McClendon

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

PITTSBURGH -- Lloyd McClendon was the first Pittsburgh Pirates manager brought back after four consecutive losing seasons. One loss away from a fifth such season, the Pirates decided they wanted someone else running the club.

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