Was he really the most likely candidate for the job? I wouldn't have thought they had him at the head of the line even before this outing. I have no idea who they'll pick. They seem to be following their plan to put Z back in the bullpen. Cashner probably would be determined to not be stretched out either. Marshall's certainly not going to move. It will probably come down to one of Diamond, Jackson, Samardzija, or Atkins. Atkins would be the dumbest choice of the 4, so I'll bet on that. And Samrdzija would be near as dumb, so that leaves Diamond and Jackson. I'd honestly take Diamond at this point.