Ron Washington finished in second place in the San Diego Padres’ last managerial hunt. Jayce Tingler ended up getting the job and was fired after just two seasons at the helm. Washington may have another chance at getting the job, as general manager A.J. Preller is almost certainly going to be forced to at least look at managers with experience because his last two managerial hires were two guys who didn’t have big league managing experience and we all know how that worked out...not well.
Washington is currently in the midst of coaching for the Braves in the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.