SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Rangers are not hiring a manager for 2019.
They are hiring one for 2021 and beyond.
It explains perfectly why the managerial search has paused and, to some degree, reset. It explains perfectly why Eric Chavez was seen on the Surprise Recreation Campus Wednesday. According to two sources, he was meeting with Rangers officials as the ninth "official" interviewee.
The Rangers are likely to interview at least two more candidates - Chris Woodward of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ron Roenicke of the Boston Red Sox - after the World Series.
General manager Jon Daniels acknowledged Wednesday the club has expanded the managerial search.