The biggest news this summer for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been the managerial shakeup, along with a few other coaching changes. The team has let go of veteran manager Clint Hurdle, pitching coach Ray Searage and bench coach Tom Prince. The beginning of the offseason will be dominated by the coaching search.
However, do not forget about the actual offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates had a miserable season and a lot of it can be blamed on the coaching staff and front office. Still, the talent on the field was just not good enough compared to the other teams in the National League Central.