Rachael Millanta @rachaelmillanta Sep 26, 2022, 2:23 PM Don Mattingly will leave the Miami Marlins at the end of the 2022 season. Had the team gotten swept by the Giants, LaRussa very likely would have gotten canned. However, the Rangers do have a plethora of middle infield prospects -- Justin Foscue, Davis Wendzel, Jonathan Ornelas, etc. Pablo Lopez should have been one too. For now, Chourio is ranked ninth in the Brewers Top 30, but that wont last long. 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. Getting the Reds to the playoffs this year following the losses of Trevor Bauer and Raisel Iglesias would make the criticism disappear. This could also be the first year that ace Shane Bieber hears his name thrown around or maybe another starter. With all that in mind, these three candidates stand out. 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. Roberts faced criticism for never leading the uber-talented Dodgers to a championship in his first four seasons, but he finally broke the spell last year. Their No. He hit .306 with five homers in 42 games. Robertson is still an effective late-inning arm that could help a contender if the Cubs move into sell mode as expected. He's the longest-serving manager in franchise history. Martinez gets a few mulligans for winning it all, but the Nats need to get on track soon. But Contreras is hardly the only trade chip. 5 Norge Vera, No. 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. "If it was a starter who had to get built up, that . Mark Kotsay, A's third base coach: Kotsay, the former grinder as a player, would bring a different personality than the docile Boone. 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. 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. 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. When a player has three consecutive full seasons sporting longball totals of 35 HR, 35 HR and 36 HR, and then follows that up with a .196 av. All rights reserved. So, did that pink slip get lost in the mail, or? With a deep position player group and a farm system that churns out wave after wave of young talent, the Rays might be able to put a talented prospect like Edwards on the table to bolster this years club in a big way. Kansas City Royals: Mike Matheny (fired on Oct. 5); Hired Matt . All five have now filled their vacancies. List of managers [ edit] as of November 1, 2022 American League [ edit] Baltimore Orioles: Brandon Hyde Boston Red Sox: Alex Cora Chicago White Sox: Pedro Grifol Cleveland Guardians: Terry Francona Detroit Tigers: A.J. If he stays with the Yankees, do the Giants, Dodgers and Cubs all turn their attention to the shortstops? one industry source said. 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. Boone leads a highly talented team with a huge wallet, but he's still had to overcome some obstacles in his first three seasons. Emailed daily. What might the Red Sox look for in a trade? -- Jason Beck. And if the Angels want Shohei "free agent after next season" Ohtani to believe they're actually committed to winning games and making the playoffs, firing Phil Nevin and his .316 winning percentage would be a good way to deliver that message. Moving a catcher would be more of a baseball move than buying, given how all three are ready to contribute to MLB wins right now, but this should open plenty of doors for the Blue Jays if they choose to explore it. Hinch Houston Astros: Dusty Baker Kansas City Royals: Matt Quatraro Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin Minnesota Twins: Rocco Baldelli A Bobby Cox disciple, Gonzalez coached third base for the Braves before the Marlins lured him away with an offer to manage. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award selections, here are my top five National League MVP Award candidates: 5) Austin Riley, Third Baseman, Atlanta Braves 159 games,. 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. The question, however, is if Knacks injury history might impact his trade value; he missed a month at the start of the season due to a soft tissue injury and dealt with hamstring issues in 2021. Chicago White Sox: Tony LaRussa (announced he would not return for 2023); Hired Pedro Grifol on Nov. 4. They're going to trade away Andrew Benintendi soon. McKayla Maroney: artistic gymnast. The 67-year-old took three years off after stepping down from his job as Giants manager at the end of the 2019 season. So, if they get out to a rocky start or at any point need a jolt to try to get back on the right track, keep an eye out for a press release from Guaranteed Rate Field. Mattingly was named NL Manager of the Year for leading the Marlins to a 31-29 record during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, but feel free to ask Paul Molitor or Mike Shildt how long that. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to the playoffs in his first season. Hes having a career year at the plate, slashing .321/.384/.415, and he's in his final season before free agency, making the $8.5 million that he won in an arbitration case. 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; Top 50 Free Agents; . Through 19 games, the 37-year-old Robertson (signed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal) has a tidy 1.66 ERA with 30 strikeouts against nine walks in 21 2/3 innings. Steamer. -- 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. 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. With the infield set and a rotation headed by ace Jacob deGrom, the atmosphere in the clubhouse is full of optimism for the first time in . Both are blocking slick-fielding Lewin Daz, who has been biding his time at Triple-A Jacksonville (.829 OPS in 2022). -- Jordan Bastian, Pirates: LHP Jos QuintanaQuintana is a standard trade chip -- the veteran starting pitcher who signed an inexpensive contract and is performing well. Hinch has achieved the 77-win season, which made the Tigers . His Giants did exceed expectations with 29 wins last year, and his experience leading young players would seem to be a better fit for his current situation than the previous one. A controllable bullpen arm or two. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft -- and the Twins will likely figure to need top-tier pitching help. 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. 5) to turn to. Joe Maddon then became the interim manager for a bit, going 8-14 until McNamara was able to return to the dugout for the final 14 games. 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The rise of prospects like Hunter Greene, Graham Ashcraft and the currently injured Nick Lodolo to the big leagues and an effort to add arms in the system are signs of potential depth. In recent years and especially this offseason, teams are adding more and more coaches (the San Francisco Giants had 15 coaches in 2021, for example) when just 30 years ago, some MLB teams had just four coaches (a hitting coach that often doubled as a first or third base coach, pitching, bullpen, and the other base coach that the hitting coach didnt occupy). 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. Woodward went on to serve as Seattle's infield coach in '14 and first-base coach in '15 before joining Dave Roberts' Dodgers staff as the third-base and infield coach in '16.While Woodward hasn't managed in the Minors, he did serve as manager of New Zealand's World Baseball Classic qualifier team in 2013. 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. Managers are listed in ascending order of the current temperature of their hot seats. Molitor lasted just one more season with the Twins after being named AL MOY in 2017. Still, the team has yet to find the playoff success that fans and ownership expect. 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? Carlos Beltran Beltran is one of the younger managerial candidates this offseason. 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. Theyll have to do something big.. But Shewmakes availability might hinge on whether Atlanta is confident in re-signing Dansby Swanson. By, Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today Sports Images, Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA Today Sports Images, Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images, Jayne Kamin-Oncea / USA Today Sports Images, Jennifer Buchanan / USA Today Sports Images, Jay Biggerstaff / USA Today Sports Images, Kareem Elgazzar / USA Today Sports Images, Charles LeClaire / USA Today Sports Images, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Conversely, lost causes like the Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals may decide after the season that their current manager has sputtered through too many consecutive losing seasons. He later held the third-base and first-base coaching jobs on Mike Scioscia's staff from 2014-16.Joe Espada (Astros' bench coach) But did you know there have been five cases since 1990Orioles in 2010, Royals in both 2005 and 2002, Angels in 1996, and St. Louis Cardinals in 1990of a franchise having three different managers who each called the shots for at least 10 games in the same season? Are they going to trade away impending free agents Martin Perez and Matt Moore, or will they spend even more in pursuit of the fleeting dream of a postseason berth? -- Mark Bowman, Marlins: 1B/DH Garrett Cooper or Jess AguilarUnless Miami turns things around, the club will be a seller. Eddie Perez The long-time bullpen and first base coach for the Braves, Perez is another Bobby Cox disciple whose best years as a player came when Cox managed the team. Woodward's team overachieved in 2019 even to win 78 games, with terrific seasons from Lance Lynn and Mike Minor. Terry Francona. 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. I have written 38 books and more than 20,000 articles about baseball, by a team wanting a winning manager. As of Sept. 26, his record is 437-584 in seven seasons. He took Toronto to consecutive postseason spots in 2015-26 but last managed in 2018. As aforementioned, White Sox' Pedro Grifol is the shortest-tenured manager in MLB. The Padres have less payroll flexibility than in years past, as they are flirting with exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold a second straight season. 8. The 27-year-old is a perfect candidate for a contending team that needs a line-drive-hitting outfielder who can also play a reliable left field. Mattingly and the Marlins made the mutual decision not to pursue a contract extension, ending his tenure after seven seasons. 6. SUBSCRIBE: The Locked On Podcast. More >, Marlins: Miami hired Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker to replace Don Mattingly as its manager. With what was by Arizona's standards a massive payroll in both 2018 and 2019, the D-Backs remained competitive and finished with winning records but missed the postseason in both years. What fantasy baseball managers should expect from Andres Munoz. This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding potential manager changes and candidates around MLB. -- Justice delos Santos, Reds: RHP Luis CastilloCastillo has been a long-rumored trade candidate, and despite general manager Nick Krall saying there were no plans to move him in Spring Training, this could still be the summer when he is finally dealt. Chicago opened July at 35-39 with a three-game series at San Francisco. In Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday, Robertson went 2 1/3 innings, retiring Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt twice to escape bases-loaded jams. 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. Hyde hasn't had much of a chance to spread his wings in a complete rebuild, since taking the O's job in 2019. Baker's old-school ways can be frustrating for fans, but there might not be a more beloved player's manager. The 22-year-old right-hander entered Wednesday with a 3.38 ERA over nine starts with High-A Eugene, but he likely remains a couple of years away from impacting the big league club, so the Giants could be open to trading him to clear a 40-man spot for a player who can help them win now. 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. The 24-year-old was off to a strong start with Double-A Tulsa, posting a 2.81 ERA through his first four games, before a tough outing against San Antonio this past Thursday caused that number to balloon to 4.26. Especially with the pitching. In the third installment of a 6-part series focused on pitchers who . Head Coach/Player Development Director. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images). 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. 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. He hit .270 with 140 homers for five different teams and went to five World Series as a player without winning any of them. There's nothing left in 2022 to salvage, and unless you're hoping to scoop up Joe Maddon, Joe Girardi or Charlie Montoyo on the rebound before another team does, there's no real rush to make a change and put someone new in charge of a sinking ship. It already cost him the job of Mets manager in 2020, when the scandal broke, before he could manage a game. Bell played 18 years in the Majors for five teams and has coached for four organizations since 2005, giving him a wealth of knowledge about much of the league.Known as a great teacher of young players, Bell is managing the Yankees' Double-A affiliate in Trenton. Misty May-Treanor: professional beach volleyball player, Olympic gold medalist. The White Sox's defense ranks near. After barely pitching in 2020, and shuffling roles in '21, Quintana has turned back the clock a bit, posting a 2.32 ERA and 3.16 FIP across 50 1/3 innings. 13.29.297. His Spain side previously impressed at Euro 2020, playing . 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. Joe Espada The Yankees-Astros animosity in recent. 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. Mar 2021 - Feb 20221 year. He also managed the Yankees and tolerated the tough New York media corps during the 90s. ESPN kicks off MLB spring training with telecasts of four games over four consecutive days, beginning with Monday's New York Mets . 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. Buck Showalter, New York Mets. 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. More >. Shildt won NL MOY in 2019, made the playoffs in both 2020 and 2021 and was still let go in October 2021. 7. Ausmus, who played for the Astros, was reportedly a candidate for their manager job that eventually went to Dusty Baker. After an offseason of spending and emerging young stars, the expectations are now much higher. Matt Holliday was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 27, 2022. 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). Bob Lemon: baseball player and manager, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. More >, Royals: Weeks after parting ways with longtime president of baseball operations Dayton Moore and promoting J.J. Picollo to head up their baseball operations department, the Royals dismissed manager Mike Matheny after three seasons at the helm. Dave. While the Yankees consider prospects Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to be off-limits, Waldichuk might be an appealing trade chip this summer. 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. Grossman is a free agent at seasons end and provides a veteran bat near the top of the batting order. 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. -- Anne Rogers. David Freese celebrates after hitting the game-winning homer in the 11th inning of Game 6 of the 2011 World . 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. Sandy Alcantara is well on his way to the NL Cy Young. And as far as run differential is concerned, the Royals are on pace for the second-worst season in franchise history. All the same, they're averaging an atrocious 3.1 runs per game since he took over for Maddon. 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. Other AL West Pitcher Prospect Graduates. 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. Paying Lance Lynn and Dallas Keuchel a combined $36.5 million for 15 pre-All Star break starts with a 7.68 ERA wasn't part of the plan, either. 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. 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. 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