I still think Lowell might be someone to watch. He did mention that he added some names to the list from recommendations. He was also rumored to be a candidate after Valentine left. Former World Series MVP. Lowell also was a “coach” with the Marlins as a special instructor in 2015 I think.
He has interviewed for a bunch of jobs over the years and has gotten beaten out by some very underwhelming guys(Matt Williams, Bo Porter, Robin Ventura, Kevin Cash, etc). Maybe he's a shitty interviewer or else there is just something missing.
You just summed up all of the reasons for Hale. I’d be proud to have the first African American manager in Sox history be DeMarlo Hale. It’s not that it’s everything but it’s a pretty big achievement to push him ahead of say Alex Cora if both interviews are equal. He’s actually good at his job and highly regarded. He’s ready.
Despite all the managerial vacancies last offseason, Martinez didn't get even one interview. Nada.
I remember reading that he was pretty happy where he was at. Now that he has a ring, he might be ready for more.
Laughable as in they'd never leave? Bochy is a Californian for many years now with zero ties to Boston. First thing he does after the season is over is take his fishing boat out, like Belichick at Nantucket. Bochy coming to Boston would be something like Belichick taking a job in California. Hinch sounds good, but why would he leave Houston?
This is an important point to remember. Given the Selig Rule, we should expect the relatively -- and, in my opinion, outrageously -- few minority candidates to have significantly more interview opportunities than their peers.
I agree with all of this.
Uh huh, because I totally expect the next Phillies manager to last that long.
Yes that laughable. Less than zero on both and Matheny is atrocious. Worst list yet.
Which is why Cora and Martinez are at the top of my christmas list.
His teams always lost to the Yankees. Once, when they arrived in NYC, he was giving this long lyrical speech about the majesty of the stadium. What would that do except inspire fear and awe in his own players? PASS.
They can’t. The last season that answer seemed like Manager John. If they do that then it’s going to be 2nd place next year and 4th the next. They need someone first and foremost that will reign in David Price Pedey and others. As I thought initially it seems like that was a problem that helped seal Farrell’s fate.
FWIW-Abe doesn;t exactly endorse ausmus, just sees is as likely (EDIT: not "likely"; as Everyman says, "safe")
I find if you just clear your history on the GLOBE
In Firefox, I just delete their cookies & I'm back in. Alex Speier is worth it.
Michael Chavis really isn't tall enough to be an everyday first baseman. At least, not unless he develops exceptional glove skills (scooping, stretching, etc) or is the next coming of Jean Claude Van Damme.
Just to add on to this for a second, you can also get free stuff at lots of stores if you just stick it in your pockets and walk out the door without paying. It's pretty cool.
Really? He's worth clearing your cookies so you can get his work for free? You must think very highly of him.
Also, isn't his daily 108 Stitches column free? I'm a subscriber and get it in my inbox every day
