Managers of the Future
-Dexter Sports
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After seeing a record three managers fired in 4 days, I put together a list of potential managers from within MLB coaching staffs. Of all of these canidates, none of them have major experience as managers. Only two of them have filled as a manager for more than suspensions and illnesses. Lets take a look.
Kirk Gibson, Bench Coach Arizona Diamondbacks - Gibson is known as one of the best baseball minds in all of the game. Gibson started his coaching career as the bench coach for Alan Trammell in Detroit and is now working under Diamondback Manager Bob Melvin. What makes Gibson so appealing is his ability to establish solid relationships with players. He is the type of guy that will fight for his roster and teach them at the same time. He would be a good choice for any young team.
Alan Trammell, Bench Coach Chicago Cubs - Trammell was one year away from leading the Tigers to the world series in 2006. Though he didn't have a winning season, Trammell is responsible for developing a lot of the Tiger's talent. He has done wonders in Chicago as well. Though it would take the perfect job to lure him, Trammell has the personality to run a club no matter what city or situation it is.
Jaime Quirk, Bench Coach Colorado Rockies - Quirk has been with the Rockies since 2002 under Clint Hurdle. He has been in the managerial circuit, once interviewing with Oakland and being rumored to be a candidate in most of the open jobs last off-season. Quirk is known as being easy going laid back guy with a great knowledge of the game. He considers himself a player's manager.
Joel Skinner, Bench Coach Cleveland Indians - Taking over for Charlie Manuel in the middle of 2002, the former catcher has been a hot commodity on the manager market. Last season, LA and Pittsburgh interviewed him for their opening this fall. Skinner led AAA Buffalo Bisons to the International League Title in 2000 and has a good grasp of a clubhouse. He could be one of the first hired at the end of the season.
Terry Pendleton, Hitting Coach Atlanta Braves - Anyone that is from the Bobby Cox lineage is instantly has a shot at a managerial career, but Pendleton is surely something else. His ability to teach the art of hitting is unmatchable. In 2005, he was able to mold six rookies into solid hitters that lead Atlanta to the post season. Many consider him responsible for the successes of Andruw Jones and Javy Lopez. Pendleton also has the aspirations to be a big league manager. Who knows, He could be Atlanta's number one man in 09.
1:53 PM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
After seeing a record three managers fired in 4 days, I put together a list of potential managers from within MLB coaching staffs. Of all of these canidates, none of them have major experience as managers. Only two of them have filled as a manager for more than suspensions and illnesses. Lets take a look.
Kirk Gibson, Bench Coach Arizona Diamondbacks - Gibson is known as one of the best baseball minds in all of the game. Gibson started his coaching career as the bench coach for Alan Trammell in Detroit and is now working under Diamondback Manager Bob Melvin. What makes Gibson so appealing is his ability to establish solid relationships with players. He is the type of guy that will fight for his roster and teach them at the same time. He would be a good choice for any young team.
Alan Trammell, Bench Coach Chicago Cubs - Trammell was one year away from leading the Tigers to the world series in 2006. Though he didn't have a winning season, Trammell is responsible for developing a lot of the Tiger's talent. He has done wonders in Chicago as well. Though it would take the perfect job to lure him, Trammell has the personality to run a club no matter what city or situation it is.
Jaime Quirk, Bench Coach Colorado Rockies - Quirk has been with the Rockies since 2002 under Clint Hurdle. He has been in the managerial circuit, once interviewing with Oakland and being rumored to be a candidate in most of the open jobs last off-season. Quirk is known as being easy going laid back guy with a great knowledge of the game. He considers himself a player's manager.
Joel Skinner, Bench Coach Cleveland Indians - Taking over for Charlie Manuel in the middle of 2002, the former catcher has been a hot commodity on the manager market. Last season, LA and Pittsburgh interviewed him for their opening this fall. Skinner led AAA Buffalo Bisons to the International League Title in 2000 and has a good grasp of a clubhouse. He could be one of the first hired at the end of the season.
Terry Pendleton, Hitting Coach Atlanta Braves - Anyone that is from the Bobby Cox lineage is instantly has a shot at a managerial career, but Pendleton is surely something else. His ability to teach the art of hitting is unmatchable. In 2005, he was able to mold six rookies into solid hitters that lead Atlanta to the post season. Many consider him responsible for the successes of Andruw Jones and Javy Lopez. Pendleton also has the aspirations to be a big league manager. Who knows, He could be Atlanta's number one man in 09.
