Former Indians manager Eric Wedge was the first managerial candidate to interview with the Pittsburgh Pirates as they seek John Russell’s successor. Plus, get more baseball news in today's MLB Newswatch.
Eric Wedge is a candidate for the Pirates.The Indians twice won more than 90 under Wedge from 2003 to 2009. Pittsburgh has had 18 consecutive losing seasons. Bucs GM Neal Huntington worked in the Tribe front office for most of Wedge’s first five years.
Liriano, Hudson honored: Minnesota Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano (14-10, 3.62 ERA) and Atlanta Braves righthander Tim Hudson (17-9, 2.83) were named American League and National League comeback players of the year, respectively.
Roberts hurt himself? Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts thinks headaches that forced him to miss the final six days of the season might have come from a self-inflicted blow to the head with his bat, which happened after striking out Sept. 27.