Earlier this month I had a long conversation with Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage and I finally transcribed it over the weekend. Here is the first part, edited for clarity. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
When a team is successful, other organizations often look to hire their personnel. Jim Benedict is just one who left this offseason. What does the future hold for Ray Searage, being in the last year of your contract?
I want to retire as a Pirate. In the past Mr. Nutting, Mr. Coonelly, Neal Huntington, they've always taken care of me.