The Astros may have been moving toward offering him the job, but the Indians acted first. "We are very excited to have Manny Acta on board as our major league manager ... After speaking with an impressive array of candidates, we feel that Manny is a very strong and experienced leader who possesses great energy and enthusiasm along with tremendous communication skills and a positive mindset that will command a presence in the dugout, clubhouse and with our fans." Acta, Lovullo and Valentine were the only candidates to have a second interview with the Indians, who did their initial interviews by phone. Full Article at Chicago Tribune