However , the Pirates re-hired Murtaugh , and Virdon remained on Murtaugh 's coaching staff .
Shepard left the Pirates after the 1969 season , and Virdon interviewed to become the Pirates ' next manager .
The Pirates re-hired Murtaugh , and Virdon remained on Murtaugh 's coaching staff .
Shepard left the Pirates after the 1969 season , and Virdon interviewed to become the Pirates ' next manager .