PITTSBURGH — The changes continue at the Pittsburgh Pirates following another disappointing season.
The team announced Wednesday that it was parting ways with long-time team president Frank Coonelly.
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Coonelly acknowledged it was time to make a change.
“Frank and I both agreed that it was clear a change in the day-to-day leadership of the Club is needed. This leadership transition gives us the opportunity to refresh our entire operations," said Pirates owner Bob Nutting.
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“As we worked through a comprehensive assessment of everything that we do, I undertook an honest self-evaluation. While not an easy conclusion to reach, I ultimately decided that the best interests of the Pirates would be served if the Club had a new leader who would bring new ideas and a new direction," Coonelly said.
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In a release, the team said a new president would be announced on Monday.