Pirates fire manager McClendon
7th Sep 2005, 07:16 GMT
Pirates fire McClendon, on way to fifth losing season by Associated Press 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. McClendon, an aggressive...
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