Originally published October 25, 2009 at 9:07 PM | Page modified October 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM

MLB | Cleveland hires Manny Acta as 40th manager

Manny Acta, fired as the Washington Nationals manager in July after 2-1/2 seasons, was hired Sunday by the Indians, who gave him a three-year contract with a club option for 2013. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

By The Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Manny Acta's record didn't overwhelm the Cleveland Indians. They looked much deeper than at his wins and losses — lots of losses.

Acta, fired as the Washington Nationals manager in July after 2 ½ seasons, was hired Sunday by the Indians, who gave him a three-year contract with a club option for 2013. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The club will introduce the 40-year-old Acta — the Indians' 40th manager — at a news conference today. He's the first Cleveland manager hired from outside the organization since John McNamara in 1990.

The Indians chose Acta over two other known finalists: Class AAA manager Torey Lovullo and former Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who admitted he wasn't sure he wanted the job.

Acta had also interviewed for Houston's opening. He was drafted by the Astros and spent 16 years in their organization as a player and coach.

Notes

• Baseball analyst Steve Phillips has been fired by ESPN after admitting to an affair with an assistant at the cable network. An ESPN spokesman said the network determined Phillips' ability to be an effective analyst was "significantly and irreparably damaged."

• Cliff Lee will start Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Yankees in New York.

• Tony La Russa flew from his West Coast home to St. Louis on Sunday to continue discussions with the Cardinals about his future as manager. ESPN.com reported that La Russa has agreed to a multiyear contract and that his new hitting coach will be Mark McGwire.

• Japanese high-school pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has decided not to play in the U.S. major leagues for now, opting instead for Japan's professional leagues.

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