The Pirates complete their management overhaul by hiring Minnesota bench coach Derek Shelton. Shelton has a long history as a minor league manager and major league coach:

Ask those around the game about Shelton, and you’re going to get glowing reviews. He’s revered for his ability to communicate and command respect and also how effectively he’s able to straddle the line between new and old school.

“He’s just a tremendous person to do this job,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “This job entails a lot of different things, and he’s really good at all aspects. He’s a tremendous communicator. He’s wonderful with people. He’s got a very talented baseball mind, too.”

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Due to the holiday, Shelton will not be introduced until next Wednesday. It sounds like Shelton is in the mold of Brian Snitker and Mike Shildt, men who were involved for a very long time in the game, but did not manage at the major league level. The Pirates hope Shelton is as successful as those two.