CLEVELAND -- Phil Regan resigned as Indians pitching coach Thursday, three days after Cleveland's collapse in the first round of the AL playoffs against the Boston Red Sox.

Regan, 62, was in his second stint with the Indians after serving as pitching coach in 1994. He left Cleveland following that season to manage the Baltimore Orioles in 1995.

Cleveland held a club option for 2000 on Regan, but declined to pick it up by Oct. 1. Indians media relations director Bart Swain said he did not know if Regan would pursue another job in the majors.

Regan was hired last October after the Indians reassigned pitching coach Mark Wiley, who spent this past season with the Kansas City Royals.

The Indians hoped Regan would quicken the development of youngsters Bartolo Colon and Jaret Wright.

Colon had an outstanding season, posting an 18-5 mark with a 3.95 ERA. Wright, however, went 8-10 with a 6.06 ERA and pitched in relief against the Red Sox.

His year also included two stints on the disabled list and a controversial meeting with AL president Gene Budig amid accusations he was throwing at hitters.

Cleveland's pitching fell apart against Boston as the Red Sox scored 44 runs in the final three games to overcome an 0-2 deficit and advance to the ALCS against the Yankees.

The Indians' pitching staff was ravaged by injuries all year, with Wright, Steve Karsay, Steve Reed, Ricardo Rincon and Paul Shuey among the pitchers who spent time on the disabled list.

Regan's departure could be the first of several for the Indians this winter. Cleveland general manager John Hart said earlier this week that the club would be examining ways to improve, and would be reviewing manager Mike Hargrove's status.

Hargrove has drawn harsh criticism for some of his decisions during the Red Sox series. Hargrove, who has managed the Indians for nine seasons, is signed for 2000 with a club option for 2001.

"We have had no discussions about the manager," Hart said. "No decision has been made. We're going to need time."