Mangerial Merry-Go Round

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

With the Cubs along with the Nationals, Rangers and Giants having manager openings, I thought I'd create a thread where we can discuss who is interviewing who, who is rumored to be a candidate where, and other information like that.

 

So, to begin with, it appears that Dusty is being courted by Washington according to the Trib.

 

Also, it seems as if Washington may be considering Atlanta hitting coach, Terry Pendleton.

 

Link

 

The Washington Nationals asked and were granted permission to interview Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton for their managerial opening, a source familiar with the situation said Thursday.

 

Washington plans to interview Pendleton, the 1991 National League MVP, in the coming days.

 

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ron Wotus, bench coach for the Giants is listed as a candidate there.

 

Link.

 

Wotus, who interviewed for managerial openings with the Los Angeles Dodgers last winter and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000, is the only confirmed name in what is expected to be a short list of candidates.

 

[goonys evil twin]

Ron Wotus, bench coach for the Giants is listed as a candidate there.

 

Link.

 

Wotus, who interviewed for managerial openings with the Los Angeles Dodgers last winter and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000, is the only confirmed name in what is expected to be a short list of candidates.

 

 

Wotus? Is that a secret service acronym?

[VanceJergins]

Ron Wotus, bench coach for the Giants is listed as a candidate there.

 

Link.

 

Wotus, who interviewed for managerial openings with the Los Angeles Dodgers last winter and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000, is the only confirmed name in what is expected to be a short list of candidates.

 

 

Wotus? Is that a secret service acronym?

 

If I'm not mistaken its a humidifier with cupholders....but its been years since I've taken a science class.

[Banedon]

Ron Wotus, bench coach for the Giants is listed as a candidate there.

 

Link.

 

Wotus, who interviewed for managerial openings with the Los Angeles Dodgers last winter and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000, is the only confirmed name in what is expected to be a short list of candidates.

 

 

Wotus? Is that a secret service acronym?

 

Wimp of the United States? :)

 

 

No flames plz. It was a joke... :P

[Laura]

Early on, Piniella seemed to get mentioned as a possibility for San Francisco and Washington (and perhaps returning to Seattle, though they seem set for the time being), but I haven't heard him mentioned lately for any slot other than the Cubs. Has anyone else?

[RockTheIvy]

Ron Wotus, bench coach for the Giants is listed as a candidate there.

 

Link.

 

Wotus, who interviewed for managerial openings with the Los Angeles Dodgers last winter and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000, is the only confirmed name in what is expected to be a short list of candidates.

 

 

Wotus? Is that a secret service acronym?

 

Wimp of the United States? :)

 

 

No flames plz. It was a joke... :P

 

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/342/firers2.jpg

 

:lol:

[RockTheIvy]

Terry Pendleton had a cool catcher's stance.

 

He'll make a great manager.

[mg420]

Terry Pendleton had a cool catcher's stance.

 

He'll make a great manager.

 

i think you are thinking of tony pena who caught for the pirates and managed the royals. pendelton was a switch hitting 3rd baseman not a catcher.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Early on, Piniella seemed to get mentioned as a possibility for San Francisco and Washington (and perhaps returning to Seattle, though they seem set for the time being), but I haven't heard him mentioned lately for any slot other than the Cubs. Has anyone else?

 

I'm hearing Piniella could be the choice in DC as he does have ties to Bowden.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Former Twin and current A's third-base coach Ron Washington has been mentioned for the job in Texas.

 

Link.

 

On Thursday, his name surfaced as a possible replacement for the fired Buck Showalter in Texas.

 

"I definitely want the chance to manage in the big leagues," said Washington, 54. "The key is to get interviews. Willie Randolph told me he interviewed 11 times before the Mets hired him. I've had three: twice here, and with Florida a year ago."

 

 

Washington comes from Oakland, but does he share Beane's philosophies?

 

This is how the article describes him:

 

It's going to take an executive who appreciates a candidate with experience, a deep understanding of the game and an ability to talk straight to players to hire Washington.

 

The Texas rumor with Washington was mentioned to the Twins' Torii Hunter during Thursday's workout at the A's ballpark.

 

"I love the Twins, but if I was a free agent, the first place I would try to sign would be with Ron Washington's team," he said.

 

Edited October 6, 2006 by vance_the_cubs_fan

[CubinNY]

Washington comes from Oakland

 

That reminds me of some lines from Naked Gun 2

 

Hector Savage. From Detroit. Ex-boxer. His real name was Joey Chicago.

 

Oh, yeah. He fought under the name of Kid Minneapolis.

 

I saw Kid Minneapolis fight once. In Cincinnati.

 

No you're thinking of Kid New York. He fought out of Philly. He was killed in the ring in Houston. By Tex Colorado. You know, the Arizona Assassin.

 

Yeah, from Dakota. I don't remember it was North or South.

 

North. South Dakota was his brother. From West Virginia.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Washington comes from Oakland

 

That reminds me of some lines from Naked Gun 2

 

Hector Savage. From Detroit. Ex-boxer. His real name was Joey Chicago.

 

Oh, yeah. He fought under the name of Kid Minneapolis.

 

I saw Kid Minneapolis fight once. In Cincinnati.

 

No you're thinking of Kid New York. He fought out of Philly. He was killed in the ring in Houston. By Tex Colorado. You know, the Arizona Assassin.

 

Yeah, from Dakota. I don't remember it was North or South.

 

North. South Dakota was his brother. From West Virginia.

 

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

I just watched that movie 2 days ago for the first time in 5+ years. Good stuff!

[RockTheIvy]

Terry Pendleton had a cool catcher's stance.

 

He'll make a great manager.

 

i think you are thinking of tony pena who caught for the pirates and managed the royals. pendelton was a switch hitting 3rd baseman not a catcher.

 

Damn, you're right.

 

Old Age is the gay.

[Larry Horse]

Heard on the Score today that "sources" say Hendry is waiting to see if Bruce Bochy will be available if the Padres lose their series, which would explain his timetable.

[C.C.]

Heard on the Score today that "sources" say Hendry is waiting to see if Bruce Bochy will be available if the Padres lose their series, which would explain his timetable.

 

Well that could be by tomorrow...

[CuseCubFan69]

Heard on the Score today that "sources" say Hendry is waiting to see if Bruce Bochy will be available if the Padres lose their series, which would explain his timetable.

 

Their "source" is probably this website!

[soccer10k]

Early on, Piniella seemed to get mentioned as a possibility for San Francisco and Washington (and perhaps returning to Seattle, though they seem set for the time being), but I haven't heard him mentioned lately for any slot other than the Cubs. Has anyone else?

 

I'm hearing Piniella could be the choice in DC as he does have ties to Bowden.

 

Whatever keeps him out of Chicago.

[Bluescale]

Nats interview Girardi, Piniella

[soccer10k]

Nats interview Girardi, Piniella

 

Cubs twiddle their thumbs.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Nats interview Girardi, Piniella

 

Cubs twiddle their thumbs.

 

I don't think the Nats are going to act too quickly.

 

The Nationals are expected to interview additional candidates such as Dusty Baker, Terry Pendleton, Tony Pena and Manny Acta.

 

If they are going to interview Pena and Acta, they will have to wait until those teams are eliminated.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

According to this article, Piniella and Girardi are the top two candidates in Washington, with Baker, Acta, and others listed as possibles.

 

Former Yankees, Reds, Mariners and Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella and former Marlins manager Joe Girardi are believed to be the team's top choices, with former Giants and Cubs manager Dusty Baker and Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton also among those who have had contact with the Nationals.

Other potential candidates include Mets coaches Manny Acta and Jerry Manuel, but Piniella and Girardi have risen to the top of the pack, according to sources familiar with the Nationals' search to replace fired manager Frank Robinson.

 

This article implies Piniella and Baker are the leaders and adds a few other candidates.

 

The Nationals' silence on the matter means there could be other candidates with whom they would like to speak, and several coaches who are considered potential managers -- Oakland's Ron Washington, St. Louis's Jose Oquendo, and Manny Acta and Jerry Manuel of the New York Mets -- are still involved in the postseason

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

As if things don't get confusing enough, this article says Girardi is the front-runner in Washington.

 

According to an industry source, Girardi spent Friday in Washington where he interviewed for the Nationals managing job. The Nationals also are expected to interview Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton, but Girardi is believed to be their top target.

 

What it appears to me is that no one really knows what the hell the Nationals are planning to do.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Yay Washington, take Sweet Lou.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

It's looking more and more likely that Wotus would be the choice in San Francisco.

 

Link.