Tag Archives: John Russell
This Date in Pirates History: January 5
No big transactions or big name players born on this date on this date in Pittsburgh Pirates history but plenty of players to get to and even a manager thrown… Read more
Heyman: Pirates aggressive in free agency
Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman posted an interesting tweet earlier today.
Pirates fire John Russell
Just a few quick thoughts, while I have a minute. Here is Neal Huntington’s statement, via Dejan Kovacevic at the PBC Blog.
John Russell Fired, Neal Huntington Retained
The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager John Russell after a weekend full of speculation on the move. Neal Huntington has said that the search for Russell’s replacement will begin immediately…. Read more
Russell to be Fired Tomorrow?
There has been speculation this weekend that Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell will be fired next week. Dejan Kovacevic mentioned that the Pirates are not expected to bring Russell back,… Read more
Is it the manager’s fault?
Lastings Milledge is on second base after leading off an inning with a double, and the Pirates appear to have something cooking. The next batter hits a two-hopper directly to the shortstop and Milledge takes off for third. He is easily thrown out. After the game, an exasperated fan calls the local radio station and asserts that John Russell has clearly lost this team. Is he right?
Why is John Russell the manager?
John Russell has taken his fair share of criticism during his time as the Pirates’ manager, some of which has been justified. Despite the historic losing and the anger heaped down from the fanbase, he is still standing unfazed in the Bucs’ dugout. That, in itself, is a testament to why Neal Huntington chose him to lead this team.
Why John Russell Shouldn't Be Fired
As you may already know, I don’t believe that a baseball manager has a significant impact on a baseball team. I feel that the most important thing is talent, and… Read more
John Russell and Neal Huntington Extended This Past Off-Season
Earlier today we heard rumors from Ken Rosenthal that the Pittsburgh Pirates had extended general manager Neal Huntington. Prior to this news, it was believed that Huntington and manager John… Read more
Neal Huntington Extended?
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has a column up on the future of John Russell, suggesting that the Pirates need to make a decision on their manager. What stood out… Read more
