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Kerrigan, who spent the 2008 season in Philadelphia as a pre and post game radio/TV personality covering the National League Champion Phillies, served the New York Yankees as Bullpen Coach for two seasons (2006-07) after working as a special advisor to Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman in 2005.

 Prior to joining the Yankees, Kerrigan spent two seasons (2003-04) as the Pitching Coach with Philadelphia. He also spent parts of five seasons in the same capacitywith Boston (1997-2001), until succeeding Jimy Williams as the 42nd manager in Red Sox history on August 16, 2001. During his tenure in Boston, his pitching staffs compiled an 823-687 record while Pedro Martinez captured two Cy Young Awards (1999 and 2000). Boston also led the American League in ERA, shutouts and strikeouts, while allowing the fewest hits, walks and runs in 1999.

“Joe Kerrigan brings to the Pirates, a long and successful track record of developing and maximizing the performance of the pitchers on his staff,” said Huntington. “His teaching ability, work ethic and game planning will pay immediate dividends. Joe’s passion, knowledge and experience will make a quality impact on our organization.”