Rick Sofield has now had two interviews for the San Diego Padres open manager position, and according to Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune, he's one of two finalists for the position. Ron Gardenhire is another finalist, and is apparently the current favorite.
Last year the Pirates saw a member of the MLB coaching staff take a managerial position when Jeff Banister was hired by the Texas Rangers. They've since seen two front office members leave for the Miami Marlins in Marc DelPiano and Jim Benedict. And along with Sofield, they've seen Tyrone Brooks interview for another position, when he interviewed for the vacant Milwaukee Brewers GM position.