Reports have speculated that AJ Preller is looking at candidates he’s familiar with. The first candidate is Ron Washington. The 67-year-old firebrand is all about fundamentals and no non-sense. Something the young Padres could use.
The other candidate we’re hearing about is Jayce Tingler.
Who?
At first glance, it sounds like a character Matthew McConaughey would portray in one of his movies. That’s all I could think of. Boogie Nights?
Anyhow, he’s got an interesting story.
After a collegiate career (which he mashed, surprisingly) at Missouri, he was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 10th round back in 2003.