Despite Shelton’s firing, Cherington takes responsibility

Ben Cherington has delivered his share of double talk as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his explanation for firing manager Derek Shelton on Thursday was no exception.

While severing ties with Shelton, Cherington accepted accountability and responsibility for a 12-26 start and seven-game losing streak that has the Pirates mired in last place in the NL Central.

“This certainly isn’t all on Shelty. We’re all responsible,” Cherington said Thursday afternoon during a news confer...