Hinch Houston Astros: Dusty Baker Kansas City Royals: Matt Quatraro Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin Minnesota Twins: Rocco Baldelli Solak could also be in the same situation because he was recently optioned to Triple-A. 1 prospect Gabriel Moreno on the cusp. 2.49. They spent $325 million on Corey Seager, $175 million on Marcus Semien, $56 million on Jon Gray and orchestrated a handful of other deals that didn't cost in excess of the gross domestic product of Tuvalu. Maybe they gave him a "retire or get fired" ultimatum behind the scenes, but at least publicly, he was allowed to walk away on his own terms after those consecutive dumpster fires. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from the dugout before his last game as Giants manager, the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on September 29, 2019 in San Francisco, California. 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. But Shewmakes availability might hinge on whether Atlanta is confident in re-signing Dansby Swanson. Melvin has consistently gotten the most out of his talent in his 17 seasons as a manager with the Mariners, Diamondbacks, and A's, winning three Manager of the Year Awards with six 90-plus win seasons. More >. Developed intensive, ambitious organizational strategies, short-term goals, and long-term . He has limited hitters to a .145 average with just one homer among 11 hits allowed. And even if you look at each managers full-time predecessor, nearly every one of them was a former manager or MLB coach when they were hired. Who is Getting the Hottest Seat for 2022? Terry Francona, Cleveland Indians Kim Klement / USA Today Sports Images Francona has 20 years of. 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. Go 3-3 or worse in those games and that's maybe the end of the line for LaRussa. However, he turns 35 in August and the D-backs have a host of young outfield prospects knocking at the door at the top two levels of the farm system. Montoyo is clearly well liked in the Blue Jays clubhouse, and gets a lot of credit for leading Toronto over .500 last year despite being displaced from their home and playing in Buffalo. An impact bat is their glaring need, even with Fernando Tatis Jr. due back near midseason. If the Arizona Diamondbacks actually fire Torey Lovullo before the regular season ends, it would be a shame. Baltimore has been one of the worst teams in the game over the last two years, through no fault of Hyde. With budding stars Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez entrenched in the outfield with Meyers, there are movable parts. Gibson has been an effective starter for the Phillies this season. There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. Shelton gets an incomplete after a disastrous first season as manager, with the Pirates finishing 19-41 last season. Hed probably only leave the West Coast for a contract rich in years and dollars but the San Diego is open, if hes willing to come back. 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). Theyll be looking for high-level prospects with an emphasis on pitching, third base and the outfield as they look toward the future. Meanwhile, a number of players who were once thought to be bargains long-term Yon Moncada, Tim Anderson, Eloy Jimnez, Luis Robert are becoming more pricey. Boone leads a highly talented team with a huge wallet, but he's still had to overcome some obstacles in his first three seasons. 2022. His quest for short-term success will be tougher with a team in a mini rebuild as Chris Sale heals, but Cora has proven a capable manager with a blend of old and new school thinking. They made a similar move with outfield prospect Alexander Canario, who was sent to the Cubs as part of the package for Kris Bryant at last years Trade Deadline. Rodney Linares, Rays third base coach Linares had a very brief minor. Tigers: OF Robbie GrossmanThe Tigers are likely to have a glut of outfielders later this season once top prospect Riley Greene arrives, Austin Meadows recovers from vertigo and Akil Baddoo returns from Triple-A Toledo. 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. -- Adam Berry, Red Sox:DH J.D. There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. 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. 3. 5. Sandy Alcantara is well on his way to the NL Cy Young. 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. With the universal DH now in effect, there are many contenders who might want to get a look at Martinez for the final couple months of the season and then make an effort to retain him in the offseason. Terry Pendleton Another long-time Braves coach under Cox, this former batting champ and National League MVP won three Gold Gloves for his defensive wizardry at third base. Over 23 seasons, Baker has been a consistent winner, though he has only one World Series appearance. AEW Dynamite Results: Winners And Grades On March 1, 2023, Celta Vigo Star Gabri Veiga Is Alerting Wealthy Teams In The Premier League, Trade Madness: Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders And Devils Spent February Making Notable Moves, Los Angeles Chargers Have Shown Keenan Allen The Money But They Wont Show Him The Door, Corner Threes Are Secret Sauce For Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Success, OKC Thunder: Upcoming Six-Game Slate Will Dictate Direction Of Season, Is Vince McMahon Secretly Booking WrestleMania 39? With the off-season less than a week old, two teams have already fired their 2021 managers, though more are sure to follow. 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. Of course, La Russa was a pioneer for some of the features of the game we see today like defensive versatility and the closer. The worst was 2005a season in which they had three different managers. Universally considered a smart baseball man, the 61-year-old Pendleton coached from 2002-17, finishing as Atlanta bench coach under Snitker. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images), Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. 8. A little lower on Pipelines Brewers list are two terrific international signees, Hedbert Perez and Jackson Chourio. It would stink for Nevin. In the final year of his deal, Bell is batting around .300 as the Nats starting first baseman. And despite the change in how many coaches there are, the vast majority of managers will come from a coach on the MLB staff. And once one opening becomes available up the middle, the organization has top prospects in Gabriel Arias (No. Maybe Charlie Montoyo getting axed by Toronto was the last one, at least until the offseason. -- Brian McTaggart, Athletics: RHP Frankie MontasMontas is once again performing as one of baseballs top arms. Mets manager candidates: Buck Showalter, Brad Ausmus, Eric Chavez MLB Mets managerial candidates include Billy Eppler's former Angels recommendation By Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff. Farrell, who last managed in 2017, has ties to Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who employed him as pitching coach. Farrell's name figures to surface on the Reds' list of candidates after he was hired as a scout by Cincinnati this offseason. The teams top pitching prospect, Vera, hasnt pitched this year due to a lat strain, but his 2021 season in Rookie ball -- 1-0 in seven starts with no earned runs allowed and 34 strikeouts -- makes him a strong target for teams looking to move a veteran player. 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. 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. Getting fired two or three months into your first MLB manager gigin which you had two of the best players in all of baseball and still struggled to win a single seriesis a stench from which a coaching career may never recover. DiSarcina is in his first season as the Mets' bench coach, having served in the same capacity for the Red Sox in 2017. So's Joe Maddon. The long-time Dodgers catcher hit .259 with 68 home runs. He comes from the Rays school of game management and has been able to employ new-school thinking while also leading more dynamic talent. There's always a grace period after winning a World Series, which the Royals did in 2015. It seems less likely the Sox would move star shortstop and team leader Xander Bogaerts because of how much that would upset the fanbase, not to mention the clubhouse. 25: Though he hasn't been great on the mound or at the plate so far, Ohtani improved to +315. Mar 2021 - Feb 20221 year. Quintanas strikeout numbers are significantly down (his 7.33 K/9 rate would be the lowest of his career) but hes generating softer contact than ever before. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images), resume his managerial career after a respite as an MLB Network analyst. In January 2022, the Dodgers promoted Gomes to his current role after reportedly denying the Mets permission to interview him for their general manager opening. After an offseason of spending and emerging young stars, the expectations are now much higher. 9 Jared Kelley and No. With all that in mind, these three candidates stand out. More Fantasy Baseball Advice. While he will be a rental, the Royals should lock up a decent trade package for him. Of course, he has eight consecutive winning seasons and five playoff appearances to show for it. Carlos Beltran With a .279 lifetime average, 435 homers, and 312 stolen bases over 20 seasons, this former center-fielder might find his way to Cooperstown unless the World Series cheating scandal that engulfed the 2017 Astros works against him. -- 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. The power lies farther than ever from the top step, even as more is required from the man teetering upon it. 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; Top 50 Free Agents; . -- Mark Bowman, Marlins: 1B/DH Garrett Cooper or Jess AguilarUnless Miami turns things around, the club will be a seller. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to surprising success in 2017, his first year at the helm, with 93 wins and a playoff berth. Woodward was one of six candidates interviewed by the Yankees this offseason, furthering his reputation as a future Major League manager.The 41-year-old played for five teams during his 12 seasons (1999-2011) in the Majors, starting his coaching career in 2013 as the Mariners' Minor League infield coordinator. Yet, there sits Donnie Baseball, midway through his seventh season at the helm with merely a .435 winning percentage since 2016. Had a long career as a reserve outfielder, similar to current. 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. If the Braves cant find a team interested in taking a chance on Waters potential, the most attractive chip might be Braden Shewmake. Bob Melvin. The White Sox's defense ranks near. Buck Showalter. Among those who could be returning, in alphabetical order, are Brad Ausmus, Bruce Bochy, John Farrell, Fredi Gonzalez, John Gibbons, Mike Scioscia, Buck Showalter, Ron Washington, and Walt Weiss. 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). Top 10 2022 MLB General Managers (GMs) on the Hot Seat: Which GMs Are Getting the Pink Slip? He also won six AL West division titles. Every other team with more runs scored than runs allowed is at least two games above .500. 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. Mitchell may be the most polished of that trio, but his injury issues have continued with an oblique injury this year. That could leave Grossman as the odd man out. 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. He's deservedly considered on the shortlist of the best managers of this era. -- 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. -- 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. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft -- and the Twins will likely figure to need top-tier pitching help. Mets GM Billy Eppler agreed, noting that this weeks meetings gave executives a chance to get a feel for what the trade market might look like in the weeks ahead. Houston Astros Last week, we took a look at our top American League Rookie of the Year and National League rookie of the year candidates. Boone is the only one with no experience whatsoever. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Garrett Cooper were both All-Stars. In franchise historywhich only goes back to 1993, but stillno previous manager had ever made it four full seasons with the Marlins. 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. If he stays with the Yankees, do the Giants, Dodgers and Cubs all turn their attention to the shortstops? one industry source said. With the Angels in a slump that could leave the second spot in the division up for grabs, theres no need to repeat the past and trade ace left-hander Martn Prez, who is currently on a one-year contract, as they did with ace Kyle Gibson last season. 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. 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. Buck Showalter brought the Baltimore Orioles into the baseball playoffs in 2014 and may be ready to [+] resume his managerial career after a respite as an MLB Network analyst. 4 prospect, hes close to untouchable, but teams around the league will be placing calls on this trio given the lack of depth at this position across baseball. But it feels like Kansas City needs to do something just to prove to the fans that it still gives a darn about trying to win. Awaiting their first chance are Carlos Beltran, Terry Pendleton, and Eddie Perez, all of whom have interviewed before - with Beltran actually winning a job with the New York Mets before fallout. Everything is probably just a few days behind where we would normally be as an industry, but that will naturally catch up between now and the Winter Meetings.. 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. At this time of the year, one thing that we know in our position is what the free-agent market looks like; one thing that we don't entirely know is what the trade market looks like, Eppler said. That's quite the opportunistic stretch against non-playoff teams, and the White Sox simply must capitalize by winning at least 13 of those games. -- Martn Gallegos, Mariners: RHP Paul SewaldSeattle is far from a sell-off in this season of expectations, but if things dont turn around over the next six weeks, that could change. Getting the Reds to the playoffs this year following the losses of Trevor Bauer and Raisel Iglesias would make the criticism disappear. McKayla Maroney: artistic gymnast. 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. Matt Quatraro Quatraro is the bench coach for one of the most innovative franchises in baseball, the Rays. 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. Apr. Counsell was a scrappy utilityman as a player who got the most out of his ability, and he's similarly impressive as a manager. Whit Merrifield and Hunter Dozier might also be on the trading block. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to the playoffs in his first season. 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. It wouldnt be something they do lightly as he has been an important member of the organization and a consistent offensive and defensive contributor. And then back down to four games below .500 after losing the first game of a July 12 doubleheader, they had two games at Cleveland and four games at Minnesota left before the All-Star break. While the Yankees consider prospects Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to be off-limits, Waldichuk might be an appealing trade chip this summer. 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. Back then they were the California Angels, but they started out 52-59 in 1996 before Marcel Lachemann resigned. More >, Marlins: Miami hired Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker to replace Don Mattingly as its manager. He took over from Tony La Russa on Nov. 3, 2022. That's not great, but it's better than expected. Twins: INF/OF Austin MartinThe Twins are well on their way to becoming buyers at the Trade Deadline, and the issue with finding a trade chip among their top prospects is that much of their top 10 is either already in the big leagues or will likely be needed to help the MLB team soon. Hes regarded as a no-nonsense type who might be just the guy to whip the Mets into shape. Matheny is 42 games below .500 in his two-plus seasons with the Royals, currently jostling with the A's for the worst record in the American League. Philadelphia is not expected to pursue Judge this offseason, focusing instead on the shortstop class. The Seahawks don't have a quarterback under contract, so that qualifies as one of their positions of need, along with pass rusher, inside linebacker . Thursday afternoon also marked the end of the quiet period, so while agents sat down with teams this week to gauge their interest and needs, they can now talk dollars and "sense," trying to see if theres a match to be made both financially and fit-wise for the 150 or so free agents. The Padres' projected rotation also includes Blake Snell, Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. And while the Marlins' year-end record surely won't be as bad as it was in 2019 (57-105), this has been arguably their most disappointing season under Mattingly. 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. Apr. Here's a look at all 30 MLB managers from top. 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. These past two-plus seasons have been rough, though, leaving Lovullo and Seattle's Scott Servais as the only managers who have both been in their current positions since at least 2018 and missed each of the past four postseasons. SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers are powering through one of their most interesting Spring Trainings in recent memory after two big spending offseasons in a row. Mitchell may be the most polished of that trio, but his injury issues have continued with an oblique injury this year. 2022 MLB Manager First to be Fired Aaron Boone - New York Yankees Previously, Yankees manager Joe Girardi was not fired for being a loser. In eight years as a manager, all with the Texas Rangers, Wash won two pennants and posted a .521 winning percentage. 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. 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. Ausmus, who played for the Astros, was reportedly a candidate for their manager job that eventually went to Dusty Baker. Otherwise, the other 26 had coaching experience on an MLB coaching staff. That being said, heres a Bakers Dozen of potential managers with potent resumes: 1. 13.29.297. Misty May-Treanor: professional beach volleyball player, Olympic gold medalist. 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. As aforementioned, White Sox' Pedro Grifol is the shortest-tenured manager in MLB. 3. After winning only 22 games last year, the Rangers blew up the team this offseason, and are hoping Woodward can lead the team in a different phase. Judge (+925) and Buxton (+950) round out the top five. Aaron Boone was hired in 2018 to push the Yankees through. At the All-Star break, Jose Abreu was their only hitter to appear in at least 75 of the 92 games played. Mark Kotsay, A's third base coach: Kotsay, the former grinder as a player, would bring a different personality than the docile Boone. Four teams changed managers in 2015, six did so in 2010, seven pulled the plug midway through 2002 and there were nine managerial changes during each of the 1991 and 1988 seasonsback when there only were 26 teams, by the way. 1 of 30 1. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award. 3 things to watch as Rangers start spring games. Emailed daily. A Bobby Cox disciple, Gonzalez coached third base for the Braves before the Marlins lured him away with an offer to manage. Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer and Garrett Mitchell are the top three, with Wiemer having rocketed toward the top of the list while winning Brewers Minor League Player of the Year honors a year ago with a terrific power/speed combo. 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. On the hottest seats are Aaron Boone, whose four-year contract with the Yankees has expired, and Rocco Baldelli, who couldnt prevent the Minnesota Twins from finishing last after two straight AL Central crowns. He can pitch into the sixth inning or later, and he just might be something a team needs as it tries to round out its rotation down the stretch. -- Maria Guardado, Padres: C Luis CampusanoThe Padres rank 26th out of 30 MLB teams with 41 homers, and 28th in slugging (.357). -- John Denton, Cubs: RHP David RobertsonExpect the focus of the Trade Deadline rumors around the Cubs to center around All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, who is in the midst of a strong season and on pace for free agency. Ross had big shoes to fill when he replaced Joe Maddon last year, and the Cubs did very well to finish 34-26 considering the struggles of Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Kyle Schwarber. 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