Pirates to consider Barkett for hitting coach job

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates will consider at least one familiar face to fill their vacant hitting coach position.

Pittsburgh plans to interview former Triple-A Indianapolis manager Andy Barkett, now serving as the Red Sox assistant hitting coach, according to a report from ESPN's Enrique Rojas. Barkett will also interview with the Rangers, according to the report.

Barkett joined the Pirates in 2016 as an assistant hitting coordinator then proved to be popular with players as he led Indianapolis to a 79-63 record and an International League West Division title in '17. Red Sox manager Alex Cora offered Barkett, 45, his first Major League coaching job after 12 years as a Minor League instructor or…