Manfred is especially alarmed at reports that, as a cost-cutting move, Nutting plans to permanently install Noah as third base coach beyond tonight's game.
A reporter asked Pirates' manager Derek Shelton if Noah Nutting is qualified to coach third base in a major league baseball game. Shelton did not answer but turned away and looked at his shoes.
For his part, Noah says he's "psyched. I've been preparing for this my whole life." He said he is especially excited to "stay up so late."
A reporter caught up with Bob Nutting as he walked to his car, and Nutting told her that Noah "is very baseball savvy--he's what you might call a baseball prodigy." Nutting refused to say whether Noah would be permanently installed as third base coach. When asked if he was doing this to save money, Nutting smiled and said, "let's just say, Noah will work for the latest LEGO® Technic set. I'll leave it at that."
