He took the position only when he was convinced that he would not succeed Leyland should the Pirates fire him .
Virdon returned to the Pirates as the hitting coach under Jim Leyland in 1986 , Leyland 's first season as a manager .
Virdon took the position only when Virdon was convinced that Virdon would not succeed Leyland should the Pirates fire Virdon .
Virdon returned to the Pirates as the hitting coach under Jim Leyland in 1986 , Leyland 's first season as a manager .