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Episode: Ex-Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle explains book-writing journey, joy of watching Paul Skenes
Description: On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes former Pirates manager Clint Hurdel to discuss an array of topics.
What was Clint's inspiration to write his new book, "Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball"? What were his favorite chapters of the book to write? And why has he come to enjoy social media since his recent retirement from the game?
Later, they tackle some Pirates topics. Why were the 2013-15 Pirates the perfect blend of old-school tactics combined with new-school methods? What was it like managing franchise legends...