Former Astros Manager A.J. Hinch Reportedly Viewed as Favorite for Tigers Job

Former manager A.J. Hinch may have another opportunity to get back on the bench relatively soon.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Hinch is regarded as the favorite to take over as manager of the Detroit Tigers following the retirement of Ron Gardenhire:

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Sources: Former Astros Manager A.J. Hinch is widely regarded as the favorite to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers are said to be making decisive progress toward finalizing their choice of manager.

Hinch was thought of as a candidate to land the Chicago White Sox job before the team announced Tony La Russa on Thursday.