Manager Search on Hold?

Rob Biertempfel of the Trib suggests that the Pirates are waiting around to see how the playoffs shake out to interview a few more candidates. He has a quote right from Huntington himself:

"The managerial search is an ongoing process," Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said Wednesday. "We continue to do due diligence on candidates and are considering additional interviews."

I think this would suggest Tony Pena as strong possibility, as well as Ron Wotus of the Giants and perhaps Clint Hurdle of the Rangers. I would like to see them interview all three as it would definitely provide some much needed different perspectives to hear from. Clint Hurdle would be a really good option as a manager, though I would think he could command a high salary.

This is good news to hear that there may be more people coming though. Also good news to hear is that on Twitter, Bob Dutton the beat writer for the Kansas City Star reports that John Gibbons has removed himself from consideration for the managerial position in Pittsburgh. Gibbons was far from my favorite, so personally I wish him the best in KC and thank him for not coming here.

While it has been a painfully quiet few days, it looks like it might be quiet for quite a few more days to come.