Ben Cherington has been the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates for nearly five years.
The five years under Cherington have been highlighted by a tanking period where they tore down the Major League roster, followed by a slow progression toward contending for the long-term. If the 2024 trade deadline is a sign, we’re now in the era of the Pirates pushing toward contending status.
There were plenty of trades that took place during the last five years, and if you look closely, you can see that the Pirates have gone through some eras under Cherington.