Counsell employs defensive shifts, platoons, and quick hooks with the best of them, while also garnering the fondness of his players. Black has consistently led his teams in San Diego and Colorado to exceed expectations, but many of his personnel decisions and handling of young players can also be frustrating. A hands-on instructor who is well-liked by the players, the former big-league shortstop is always on the field before Braves games conducting individual drills with Atlanta infielders. Alomar spent '13 as Francona's bench coach before moving back to first-base coach, where he remains today.In addition to his interview with the Indians, Alomar has been a candidate for openings with the Cubs, Red Sox and Blue Jays, falling short each time. The Astros' bench coach spent three years on Girardi's staff with the Yankees from 2015-17, though he wasn't given an opportunity to interview for New York's managerial job after Girardi was not brought back. Developed intensive, ambitious organizational strategies, short-term goals, and long-term . A 30-year-old right-hander, Musgrove went 10-7 with a 2.93 ERA last season and is starting a $100 million, five-year contract. 10. Then again, we're talking about an Arizona team well on its way to a third consecutive last-place finish in the NL West; one that was 18-15 one-fifth of the way through this season before falling apart at the seams. Both are blocking slick-fielding Lewin Daz, who has been biding his time at Triple-A Jacksonville (.829 OPS in 2022). Here's a look at all 30 MLB managers from top to bottom entering the 2021 season. And up until storming into the All-Star break with a 22-3 record in his last 25 games, Servais was neck and neck with Tony LaRussa for the ignominious title of "Hottest Seat in Baseball.". Francona has 20 years of experience, winning two World Series with Boston and appearing in one more with Cleveland. 1 of 30 1. | So's Joe Maddon. Their No. Mar 2021 - Feb 20221 year. A former player for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis. To get a sense of what those [trade] availabilities are and try to marry those into the free-agent market and take kind of a global player personnel landscape before diving into anything in particular.. The problem is that the defensive struggles and lack of performance at the plate dont exactly do wonders for his potential trade value, but hes two years away from having been the No. Top NFL Draft prospect wanted on charges stemming from fatal crash, Morant allegedly went after teen, mall cop in incidents, Insider gives latest on Lamar Jackson, Ravens situation, Red Wings, Larkin agree to eight-year, $69.6M extension, Chargers GM responds to Keenan Allen speculation, MLB backs movement to exempt MiLB players from Florida wage law, Report: Giants have 'sweet spot' for Jones deal, line in sand with Barkley, Ex-welterweight title challenger released from UFC contract. -- Kennedi Landry, Braves: OF Drew WatersHaving weakened their prospect pool to acquire Matt Olson in March, the Braves top trade chip may be Waters, whose value has sunk as he has stalled the past couple years with Triple-A Gwinnett. La Russa left the team on Aug. 30 due to health problems and never returned, leaving bench coach Miguel Cairo to handle managerial duties the rest of the season. For the majority of the nine teams completely out of the postseason picture, what's the point in making a change now? -- Mark Bowman, Marlins: 1B/DH Garrett Cooper or Jess AguilarUnless Miami turns things around, the club will be a seller. Bruce Bochy A future Hall of Famer because of the three World Series crowns he won with San Francisco, he also did well as manager of the San Diego Padres. Munoz should be one of your top candidates after drafting the best big . Boone, like Girardi, produces playoff seasons but no World Series titles. But their system is particularly rich on middle infielders, and those jobs are currently taken at Tropicana Field by young, controllable players like Wander Franco, Brandon Lowe, Taylor Walls, Vidal Brujn and Isaac Paredes. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images), former MVP hopes to return to the field as a manager. -- Daniel Kramer, Rangers: INF/OF Nick Solak / infield prospectsIf the Rangers are hovering around .500 by the Trade Deadline, its unlikely theyll go full fire sale like they did in 2021. 4) and Tyler Freeman (No. -- Adam McCalvy, Cardinals: RF/LF Corey DickersonThe 33-year-old Dickerson, who was signed just prior to Spring Training in hopes his left-handed bat could give the righty-heavy Cardinals lineup more balance, has flopped badly so far. Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson are all shortstops, while the next-best options on the outfield market are Brandon Nimmo, Andrew Benintendi and Mitch Haniger. Terry Francona. 6. But, man, they went from the top of the mountain back to the bottom of the basement in a hurry, and they have gotten way too comfortable down there. Future MLB general managers: Eight candidates who could eventually become your favorite team's next GM We identified eight individuals -- including Dana Brown, Billy Owens and Pete Putila -- who. Dave. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto. The nine-time All-Star hung up his spikes after winning his first World Series championship last fall, closing out an accomplished 20-year career that could land him in the Hall of Fame five years from now.But weeks after riding in the parade through the streets of Houston, Beltran found himself meeting with Brian Cashman and the rest of the Yankees' front office, interviewing for the team's vacant managerial position. Hinch Houston Astros: Dusty Baker Kansas City Royals: Matt Quatraro Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin Minnesota Twins: Rocco Baldelli Until he signs, the top of the market may find itself in a holding pattern, as Judges decision could help determine what happens with the rest of the top free agents, as the clubs missing out on the slugger will be forced to pivot elsewhere. After taking a look at our top five American League Manager of the Year candidates, it's time to shift our sights to the National League. Who are the Top Candidates for the 2022 MLB Awards? If the A's want a candidate with many years of experience as an MLB manager, Showalter should be one of the top choices. Last year, the Angels released him late, and he helped the Red Sox get to the postseason (although he was ineligible because he joined the team past the Trade Deadline). Tampa Bay has continued to operate with one of the lowest budgets in the game, and Cash has innovated in much the same way that his predecessor did with pitcher and bullpen handling, platoons, and defensive shifts. Since missing the first month with a right shoulder injury, Castillo has been solid in most of his six starts this season and has a 3.55 ERA after his outing vs. the Nationals on Sunday. His Tiger team took a division crown in 2014 but his career winning percentage is only .478. But there is a precedent for more than three firings in a single season. Having worked with the Yanks and Astros, the 42-year-old is well-versed in analytics, a plus for any potential managerial candidate.Espada has also managed in the Puerto Rican Winter League and has served as Puerto Rico's third-base coach in both the 2013 and '17 World Baseball Classic.Kevin Long (Nationals' hitting coach) He could be an intriguing mix of youth (age) and experience (two. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. The Aug. 2 Trade Deadline will be here before you know it, and as we get closer to the All-Star break, it's a great time to consider what trade chips each club has to offer, whether they're in postseason contention, out of contention or somewhere in between. Several clubs could have sudden vacancies created by unexpected retirements or even managerial moves from one team to another (Gabe Kapler, fired by the Phillies, was unemployed less than a month last year before the Giants hired him). If it sounds far-fetched that the Mariners would deal him, consider that Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto did so with his best leverage arm last year, Kendall Graveman, on July 27, when the Mariners were nine games above .500 and one game back of the second AL Wild Card spot. Records are current through the start of play on Sunday, July 24. Seen as the clubs biggest trade chip at the start of the year, Mancinis done little to change that, with a batting average hovering around .300 and on-base percentage around .377 that leads the Orioles and would serve a club looking for more production from its first baseman. LAS VEGAS -- The General Managers Meetings wont be remembered for one significant transaction, but when we ultimately review the 2022-23 offseason, much of the movement could look like a chain reaction that started with one move: Aaron Judges contract. Philly hoped the addition of Girardi last year would help them turn the corner after failing to do so with Gabe Kapler, but he couldn't do anything about a roster with huge blemishes. He did the job well in his first season, finishing 37-23 with some playoff success, to boot, and the team is on the shortlist of the most talented heading into 2021. Terry Francona, Cleveland Indians Kim Klement / USA Today Sports Images Francona has 20 years of. Walt Weiss Brian Snitkers bench coach with the Braves in a New York area native whose only experience as a manager came in Colorado, where he managed the Rockies from 2013-16. With Montas emerging as a likely All-Star, Oakland should find no shortage of suitors willing to give up premier prospects for a power arm with one more year of arbitration left after 2022. But with Royce Lewis seemingly at his best following two seasons away from competitive action, Martin no longer has a clear fit at shortstop -- and his stock at that position is sinking this season, anyhow. Bob Melvin A finalist for the job when the Mets needed a manager in 2010, the cerebral Melvin has won three division crowns and taken Oakland into postseason play six times. One team that might benefit if Judges situation takes some time to resolve itself? Outfielder Ian Happ hit .274/.364/.443 with 34 extra-base hits in 368 plate appearances during the first half of the 2022 season, earning an All-Star selection and emerging as one of the top bats . It is easy to look to designated hitter Nelson Cruz as a trade chip, but if a team is looking for an everyday position player, Bell stands out. He seemed like the right hire at the right time for the Astros after their sign-stealing scandal, even though a myriad of injuries led the team to a sub-.500 record last season. Back when he took the Indians job in 2013, there were questions about whether he could turn the franchise into a winner. He took Toronto to consecutive postseason spots in 2015-26 but last managed in 2018. Counsell was a scrappy utilityman as a player who got the most out of his ability, and he's similarly impressive as a manager. In franchise historywhich only goes back to 1993, but stillno previous manager had ever made it four full seasons with the Marlins. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images), Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. Members of MLB front offices are as popular and well known as managers on many teams in today's games, but managers still play an important role in their teams' successes and failures. Otherwise, the other 26 had coaching experience on an MLB coaching staff. Otherwise, the other 26 had coaching experience on an MLB coaching staff. With the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here's a look at one trade chip for each team as summer heats up: Blue Jays: A wealth of catching depthThe Blue Jays arent lacking prospects, with No. 10 Matthew Thompson. There are only four current MLB managers that were a) not an MLB coach before they were hired by their current team or b) an MLB manager before their current team hired them. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft -- and the Twins will likely figure to need top-tier pitching help. The five players who just missed the cut were: Cristian Javier (11th), Logan Gilbert (12th), Tyler Glasnow (13th), Kevin Gausman (14th), and Robbie Ray (15th). A little lower on Pipelines Brewers list are two terrific international signees, Hedbert Perez and Jackson Chourio. The right-handed-hitting Cooper or Aguilar would be a nice complementary piece to a contending team's lineup. Chris Woodward (Dodgers' third-base coach) He's been with Cleveland ever since.Alomar, who became the bench coach in 2012, served as Cleveland's interim manager for the final six games that season following the dismissal of Manny Acta. -- Mark Sheldon, D-backs: OF David PeraltaA lot of this will come down to how big of a seller the D-backs see themselves as at the Trade Deadline. 3. 13.23 . Are they going to ride it out with a manager who has never finished a season with a winning record, or will they give someone else a chance to prove themselves capable of winning a nail-biter every once in a blue moon? 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He comes from the Rays school of game management and has been able to employ new-school thinking while also leading more dynamic talent. Hes 66 and out of circulation for two years but has a good rapport with Sandy Alderson, chief of baseball operations for the Mets. -- Maria Guardado, Padres: C Luis CampusanoThe Padres rank 26th out of 30 MLB teams with 41 homers, and 28th in slugging (.357). Mancini is still searching for some enhanced power, but he can also play the outfield. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Turner is believed to be the Phillies top target, giving the club the opportunity to put a full-court press on the shortstop while some of his other potential suitors wait to see what happens with Judge. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images). Rodriguez dominated the lower levels as a reliever, but the Giants decided to give him a chance to start this year, which should only enhance his value moving forward. Universally considered a smart baseball man, the 61-year-old Pendleton coached from 2002-17, finishing as Atlanta bench coach under Snitker. -- Anthony DiComo, Nationals: 1B Josh BellThe Nationals overhauled their roster at the Trade Deadline last season to acquire prospects in exchange for veterans --- many on expiring contracts -- and they could do the same this year. Based on preseason win totals, Chicago opened the season as the biggest favorite to win its division, expected to win 11 more games than its closest challenger in the AL Central. Judge isnt just the best free agent available this offseason, hes also the first domino that will spark the rest of the market. It's difficult to call his early managerial career anything but successful. It was back to mediocrity last year due in large part to injuries, and the challenges are greater now with the pitching staff fending off father time. Mark Kotsay, A's third base coach: Kotsay, the former grinder as a player, would bring a different personality than the docile Boone. Woodward's team overachieved in 2019 even to win 78 games, with terrific seasons from Lance Lynn and Mike Minor. But they reeled off five wins in those six games, clawing back to .500 and back into the AL Central race. A switch-hitting shortstop who hit .258 over 14 seasons, mostly with Oakland, Weiss was AL Rookie of the Year and an AL All-Star. There's always a grace period after winning a World Series, which the Royals did in 2015. Getting the Reds to the playoffs this year following the losses of Trevor Bauer and Raisel Iglesias would make the criticism disappear. 5. Girardi had an impressive run with the Marlins and Yankees earlier in his career, including a World Series Championship in 2009, though the Yanks sometimes underachieved during his watch. He has mostly been passed by youngsters Brendan Donovan and Juan Yepez at the corner outfield spots, and the Cardinals would be wise to see what they can get for the veteran. Solak could also be in the same situation because he was recently optioned to Triple-A. It would stink for Nevin. But Shewmakes availability might hinge on whether Atlanta is confident in re-signing Dansby Swanson. La Russa is a Hall of Famer, as one of the greatest managers to ever do it, but it remains to be seen if he can evolve in today's game. Especially with the pitching. White Sox: Pitching prospectsThe White Sox are one of two teams in the Majors without a Top 100 Prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He was replaced by John McNamara, who managed for 14 games before being hospitalized for a blood clot. Three other managers were hired just a month before. This isnt necessarily meant to single out Edwards, the Rays No. As aforementioned, White Sox' Pedro Grifol is the shortest-tenured manager in MLB. There's very little to take issue with from Baldelli's track record, leading the Twins to back-to-back NL Central titles in his two seasons. Showalter, now 65, remains a keen observer of the game as a MLB Network analyst. ESPN. He lost out to Boone, and although Beltran would have been a welcome addition to many coaching staffs, he opted to spend 2018 with his family before considering his future.Whether Beltran opts to pursue potential coaching opportunities as early as next season remains to be seen, but the soon-to-be 41-year-old has made it clear that he envisions a future in that arena. More >, White Sox: Chicago hired Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to fill its managerial vacancy, which was created when Tony La Russa retired at the end of the 2022 season. -- Jason Beck. It's not Nevin's fault that Anthony Rendon suffered a season-ending injury, that Taylor Ward drastically cooled off from his hot start, that Jared Walsh can't hit the broad side of a barn in the past month or that Mike Trout is now injured and wasn't quite hitting at his usual levels of excellence before getting hurt. There's still an outside shot this team could make the playoffs, which, depending upon whom you ask, is either a reason to stand pat with Mattingly until they fall hopelessly out of the wild-card picture or a reason to make a change right now in hopes of righting the ship. At High-A and Double-A in 2022, De La Cruz batted .304 with a .945 OPS, 28 home runs and 47 stolen bases. He's shown an old-school demeanor, leaving his starters in for higher pitch counts than most teams and also showing a willingness to run, but it remains to be seen how Woodward will handle the next chapter. In addition to holding an ERA of 3.06, the right-hander leads AL starters in innings pitched (70 2/3), ranks fourth in strikeouts (78), 11th in WHIP (1.00) and 13th in opponents batting average (.211) through 12 starts. 5 prospect in the Yankees organization according to MLB Pipeline, Waldichuk has been a fast riser over the past couple of seasons, drawing attention by ringing up 163 strikeouts across 110 Minor League innings in 2021 (36 percent strikeout rate). Kapler is an outside-the-box thinker with extensive playing and front office experience, but he had trouble leading a flawed Phillies roster in 2018-2019. The As, who remain in last place in the AL West, began their rebuild this spring by trading away stars Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, Chris Bassitt and Sean Manaea. De La Cruz, a five-tool talent and certainly on a fast track, would also have to leapfrog Jose Barrero and veteran Kevin Newman to become the Opening Day shortstop. While he will be a rental, the Royals should lock up a decent trade package for him. 13. Aaron Boone was hired in 2018 to push the Yankees through. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. A natural shortstop who is blocked at that position for the next decade by Francisco Lindor, Mauricio could fetch a strong return in a trade despite a middling season so far at Double-A Binghamton. Joe Espada He's the bench coach for the Astros, who have been the AL's best team over the last two seasons and is also bilingual. -- Rhett Bollinger, Astros: OF Chas McCormickThe return of center fielder Jake Meyers later this month clutters the Astros' outfield situation, which has Jose Siri and McCormick splitting time in center and a pair of Triple-A outfielders having some success. Gomes is not interested in. ___ The 31-year-old is trying to bounce back after missing a big chunk of the 2022 season with various injuries, including to his right foot. . They still let Chris Woodward keep his job in spite of a 160-224 record (.416 winning percentage) in his first three seasons calling the shots. Welcome to the MLB Managerial Hot Seat Rankings, otherwise known as the Tony LaRussa Pink Slip Watch. Boone is the only one with no experience whatsoever. Given that Moreno is baseballs No. Ed Lytle: baseball player. Had the team gotten swept by the Giants, LaRussa very likely would have gotten canned. Complicating matters is the fact that Dickerson, who is hitting .194, strained his left calf on Saturday, one day after he hit his first two home runs as a Cardinal. More >. Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk are both rolling at the Major League level, but the Blue Jays also have No. He guided the Houston Astros win the 2017 World Series, and managed the Houston Astros from 2015 to 2019 but was suspended for the 2020 season. Apr. To be sure, injuries have played a big part in their struggle. Texas missed the postseason by 18 games in 2019. While we will consider some of the retired managers of recent years, one that we will not is former Twins and Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, since he retired due to medical concerns. -- who may be on the move because of the blockbuster deals with Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. He seems to have adjusted a bit after KC hired him in 2020, and it should be noted that Matheny never had a losing season with the Cardinals. DiSarcina also coordinated Boston's entire Spring Training program, just the latest entry on an impressive rsum.The 50-year-old -- who has been a candidate for openings in Seattle and Philadelphia -- managed four years in the Boston organization at the Class A (2007-09) and Triple-A ('13) levels, winning three division titles in those seasons.DiSarcina has also been a member of a front office, serving as a special assistant to the general manager with the Angels in 2011. Joe Maddon: Major League Baseball manager. 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