Last week, the Blue Jays netted three All-Stars in a blockbuster trade with the Marlins. Now, the club is looking for an outspoken manager to lead the team.
Toronto is searching for a veteran managerial candidate “with an edge” to replace skipper John Farrell, according to CBS Sports’ Danny Knobler. Farrell was traded to the Red Sox in exchange for Mike Aviles after managing the team for two seasons.
Toronto reportedly reached out to former Braves skipper Bobby Cox, who turned down the position. So far, the organization has spoken to Mike Hargrove, who last managed the Mariners in 2007 and took the Indians to two World Series.
Knobler indicates in the report that the Blue Jays haven’t spoken to Bobby Valentine, Lou Piniella, Jim Fregosi or Jim Riggleman yet. Valentine, who managed the Red Sox in 2012, could fit the bill as far as having an “edge,” given his penchant for criticizing players in public.
There’s also a chance that Larry Bowa and Jim Tracy could wind up as candidates for...
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PLAYERS:
Bobby Valentine,
John Farrell,
Mike Aviles,
Bobby Cox,
Lou Piniella,
Jim Riggleman,
Larry Bowa,
Jim Tracy,
Jose Reyes,
Mark Buehrle,
Josh Johnson,
Edwin Encarnacion,
Jose Bautista
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals
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