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I always say this is a great edition of Best of the Web, and usually that's at least 30% true. But this week, we've got some real specials lined up.
Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined the Fan Morning Show to talk about the hiring of new Pirates manger Clint Hurdle.
Pittsburghers love their sports teams, but while there are almost always sporting events to attend, the cost is sometimes steep. If you are a student, though, you can get discounts to some of these sporting events just by showing your college ID card.
The Bucs have interviewed eight, only Hurdle and Pirates minor league staffer Jeff Banister are under consideration.
Ledezma was 0-3 with a 6.86 ERA in 27 games, allowing 25 hits in 19 2-3 innings.
Hurdle couldn't previously speak to the Pirates because Texas advanced to the World Series.
The remaining candidates are Carlos Tosca, Bo Porter and Jeff Banister.
Tosca is the seventh candidate to interview with the Pirates since John Russell was fired.
"It just gets bigger and bigger," Mazeroski said.
Sveum, a Pirates infielder in 1996-97, managed Double-A Altoona from 2001-03.
Fans are reliving one of baseball's most magical moments Wednesday Afternoon out at the Forbes Field wall in Oakland.
Macha, a Pittsburgh-area native, was passed over for the Pirates' job several times previously.
Gibbons has a much different personality than John Russell, who rarely showed anger or argued calls.
Porter is the first minority candidate interviewed by the Pirates.
The award is presented for media availability and cooperation.
Eric Wedge is the first managerial candidate to interview with the Pittsburgh Pirates as they seek John Russell's successor.
