Pirates GM Search Reportedly Down to 2 Candidates

The Pittsburgh Pirates search for a new general manager is just about wrapping up, with only a couple of candidates left.

Pittsburgh has been without a general manager since firing Neal Huntington on Oct. 28, so they've been looking to find someone new for the front office as the MLB offseason begins.

Pirates GM derby is believed down to Ben Cherington of the Jays and Matt Arnold of the Brewers. Decision shouldn’t be far off.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 13, 2019

The two candidates left on the carousel are reportedly Ben Cherington, the vice president of baseball operations for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Matt Arnold, the vice president and assistant general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.

My understanding is that Ben Cherington is interviewing again today. That would likely put Matt Arnold tomorrow, and it would make a decision by Friday at least a reasonable possibility.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) November 13, 2019

Cherington seems to have another interview with the Pirates today, with Arnold following him tomorrow. It seems as if a decision will be made by Pittsburgh this coming Friday at the earliest.

While he is not currently a general manager, Cherington served as the executive vice president and the general manager for the Boston Red Sox from 2012-15, helping the Sox win a World Series in 2013.

Arnold has served as the vice president and assistant general manager of the Brewers for four seasons. Prior to that tenure, he was the director of player personnel for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2007 to 2015.

Either way, Pirates fans should be happy with whoever gets the job, as they both are more than qualified and are looking to help Pittsburgh make it to the postseason for the first time since 2015.