Texas Rangers’ GM Jon Daniels aimed to interview 5-8 candidates for the manager opening. As of today, 8 candidates have been interviewed. Last week, Texas interviewed their Assistant General Manager, Jayce Tingler, Cubs’ bench coach, Brandon Hyde, Astros’ bench coach, Joe Espada, and former MLB manager, Joe Girardi.
Already this week, Rays’ field coordinator, Rocco Baldelli, Giants’ vice president of player development, David Bell, Phillies’ third base coach, Dusty Wathan, and Rangers’ bench coach, Don Wakamatsu have interviewed for the opening.
We got to know the first four candidates last week; now, let’s get to know this week’s four…
Candidate Backgrounds
Rocco Baldelli
If you’ve followed Major League Baseball for the last couple of decades then you’re probably familiar with the name Rocco Baldelli.