Jim has a lot of very good qualities and experience. He's got a very, very strong resume and a good feel for the game.

The Pirates are extremely pleased to have Jim Tracy manage our club for the next three years. With his experience and winning record as a major-league manager, we feel he is the perfect fit to manage our team.

First and foremost, this guy is a very good player. He gave us excellent production and he's a quality guy. I certainly feel we've gotten in position to be a better major-league team.

Having military experience is a great resume item, but it does not automatically make someone a good candidate. It takes a lot more to be a credible candidate than one strong resume point.

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In retrospect, it was a mistake. If I had it to do all over again, we certainly wouldn't have (not protected Shelton). As we are now seeing it, the power is obviously there with him.