LATEST STINT MARKS FIFTH TIME "IRISHMAN" CALLED UPON TO SAVE THE TEAMPITTSBURGH - Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington today named Danny Murtaugh the team's manager after firing Jim Tracy. Murtaugh previously managed the Pirates four separate times before his death, guiding them to World Series championships in 1960 and 1971.
"When I looked at the history of this organization," Huntington explained, "it always came back to Danny. He's the 'go-to' guy whenever this team is in trouble."
Huntington dismissed concerns that Murtaugh won't be able to manage due to his death. "Danny has repeatedly exhibited a penchant for coming back after suffering even severe health problems," he explained. "I have every confidence he'll do the same thing this time."
Calls to Murtaugh were not immediately returned.
