The New York Yankees have gone roughly a month without a manager after they mutually agreed to part ways with Joe Girardi following their loss in the ALCS, and their search has been slow moving.
New York has cast a wide net, evaluating both former players, coaches from around the league, and managers who have been out of the sport for a while. They've also only interviewed a handful of candidates and don't plan to interview many more. As such, here are the six most likely options right now:
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6) Chris Woodward, Dodgers third base coach
Woodward had never interviewed for a managerial position in the MLB prior to doing so for the Yankees, but he did coach New Zealand in the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualification in 2016. He played 11 seasons in the majors for the Blue Jays, Mets, Mariners, Braves, and Red Sox.
5) Eric Wedge, former Indians and Mariners manager
Wedge was the second candidate that New York interviewed for the job, meaning that he's in contention, but no one is really sure how high he is on New York's list. He has been serving as an advisor for the Blue Jays and hasn't been a manager since the 2013 season, but has been looking to get back into it. Wedge complied a 774-846 record during his 10-year managerial career.
4) Carlos Beltran, former MLB player
After winning the World Series with the Houston Astros, Carlos Beltran decided to retire from playing after a 20-year career, but he has expressed interest in managing the Yankees - and Brian Cashman has reciprocated that interest and will interview him. New York wants someone who can relate to their players, which Beltran can definitely do, but his lack of coaching experience likely hurts his chances.
3) Aaron Boone, ESPN analyst
Boone interviewed for the manager job earlier this month, showing that he's more than just a name floated out by the media. He played 54 games for the Yankees in the 2003 season, who acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds prior to the trade deadline, and helped them make the World Series. In total, Boone played 12 seasons in the majors and retired in 2009. He joined ESPN in 2010 and has been working for them since.
2) Hensley Meulens, Giants hitting coach
Like Boone, Meulens also interviewed for the vacant position earlier this month and has quickly emerged as one of the favorites. He started his playing career with the Yankees (1989-1993) and has been San Francisco's batting coach since 2010, helping the Giants win three World Series titles during that time.
1) Rob Thomson, Yankees bench coach
Thomson, New York's bench coach, was the first guy the Yankees interviewed for the job, showing their interest in him. He has been with the organization for 28 seasons, including 10 as a coach. However, he only has 75 games of managerial experience, leading the Oneonta Yankees to 34-41 record in the New York/Penn League in 1995. He's the betting favorite right now.
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