SAN FRANCISCO — Within the last 36 hours, three of the eight teams conducting searches for a new manager have reportedly agreed to terms with a candidate.
The Cubs, Phillies and Padres have all settled on replacements for outgoing managers and are ready to enter the next phase of the offseason. The hiring of Joe Maddon last week brought an end to the Angels’ search, leaving the Giants as one of four teams that have yet to complete their hiring process.
Is the Giants’ slow pace a cause for concern?
As we detailed Wednesday, the Giants’ search for Bruce Bochy’s replacement has taken them in different directions than most other clubs also looking for a new manager.