The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the dismissal of manager Derek Shelton after more than five seasons. General Manager Ben Cherington praised Shelton's hard work and sacrifice during his tenure, indicating that although he was initially the right choice for the job, a change was necessary. Following Shelton's departure, bench coach Don Kelly has been promoted to take over managerial duties, signaling a shift in the team's direction as they seek improvement in their performance.
Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years. His family became a big part of the Pirates family, and we will miss that.
I believe he was the right person for the job when he was hired. I also believe that a change is now necessary.
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