It seems that with each day there is more news about the Pittsburgh Pirates search for a new manager. Minnesota Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton, Pirate FO assistant Jeff Bannister, Oakland A’s quality control coach Mark Kotsay, Arizona Diamondbacks’ vice president of player development Mike Bell, and A’s bench coach Ryan Christenson have all been tied to the job.
Shelton has already interviewed for the position, and could be emerging as the favorite. Christenson is expected to interview this week. Now, we know of another interview that will occur.