SAN FRANCISCO -- One thing's certain about the Giants' search for a pitching coach: Finding someone who's qualified for the role should be easy.
Asked on Tuesday to single out coaches who appear equipped and ready to run the Giants' staff, a handful of industry insiders reached a near-consensus in naming several candidates.
ESPN has reported that former Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey is a possible replacement for Dave Righetti, who the Giants reassigned to a special assistant's role in the front office on Saturday. However, since Hickey, who was with Tampa Bay from 2006-17, has also drawn interest from the Cardinals and Cubs, the Giants must entertain multiple options.