Pirates interview Eric Wedge
On Tuesday afternoon the Pirates’ interviewed former Indians’ manager Eric Wedge –the first to be interviewed for the new managerial job with the Bucs.
The club did not discuss any other information regarding the meeting nor did they provide how many others will be interviewed for the position.
In 1998 Wedge made his managerial debut with the Columbus RedStixxx –the Class-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians– where he was named manager of the year.
He was promoted to managing the Double-A Akron Aeros in 2000. Wedge continued to climb the organization.
In 2001 he was promoted to manage the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was named International League manager of the year as well as Baseball America’s Triple-A Manger of the year.
On October 29, 2002, Wedge was named the Manager of the Cleveland Indians. The young ball club continued to improve under his lead in the first three years as manager. A 68-94 record in 2003, 80-82 in 2004 and 93-69 in 2005.
Wedge was released by the Indians’ in 2009 (a record of 561-573). With the club he was named AL Manager of the Year and also led the Indians to the American League Championship Series in 2007. (The Indians beat the Yankees in four games to win the ALDS)
Kristy Robinson
Yes and in that process, he let his own personality conflict with Brandon Phillips result in Phillips being traded to Cincy where he is an all-star and the Tribe still doesn’t have a decent 2b.
This bonehead move only proves that the Pirates are not going to be improving any time soon (well if they hire). He is bad news.
I don’t necessarily think Wedge being the new manager would be a “bonehead move”. He has had success with young teams and our General Manager Neal Huntington knows him well. I do believe that most people conflict with Brandon Phillips personality not just Wedge. The Indians’ still not having a decent second baseman would not be Wedge’s fault either. Seems like you have a lot of hatred for the guy.
Kristy