The writing has been on the wall since, nearly a month ago, when the Milwaukee Brewers asked to about him and the San Diego Padres loudly shouted, “No, hands off!”. Causing many in the media to wonder, just what did the Pads have planned for their Triple-A head coach?
San Diego Padres have named Pat Murphy Interim Manager for the remaining 2015 season.
The @Padres name Pat Murphy interim manager for remainder of 2015 season. pic.twitter.com/jnoMPR6RZr
— MLB (@MLB) June 16, 2015
AJ Preller and the Padres ownership conducted interviews yesterday and this morning with in-house candidates, but it was obvious Murphy was their top choice.