Names to watch in GM search

On Monday, the Pirates announced the hiring of new team president Travis Williams and the firing of general manager Neal Huntington. While Huntington's job had been in limbo for some time, Nutting told DKPittsburghSports.com in an interview Monday that he finally pulled the trigger because, "It was critically important to me to have Travis physically in place before we began a general manager search."

The Pirates are expected to be very tight-lipped during this search, and it could take weeks. There are no formal, confirmed candidates at this point. However, we can look at people who would fit the mold of what they are looking for. This article will list individuals with success with small…