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MLB rumors: Ex-Yankee to replace Mike Scioscia as Angels manager?

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia is expected to step down after the 2018 MLB season.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports a former Yankee could be the front-runner to replace Scioscia:

Former All-Star third baseman Eric Chavez, a special assistant in the #Los Angeles Angels front office, has emerged as the favorite to replace Mike Scioscia as the Angels manager in 2019

-- Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 25, 2018

Chavez played for the Yankees in 2011 and 2012.

The third baseman saw action in a total of 171 games for the Yankees, hitting .