If the Braves cant find a team interested in taking a chance on Waters potential, the most attractive chip might be Braden Shewmake. Quintanas average exit velocity of 86.2 mph would be the lowest of his career and currently ranks in the 87th percentile. Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer and Garrett Mitchell are the top three, with Wiemer having rocketed toward the top of the list while winning Brewers Minor League Player of the Year honors a year ago with a terrific power/speed combo. Teams that arent in the Judge sweepstakes can go about their business, one National League executive said. Back when he took the Indians job in 2013, there were questions about whether he could turn the franchise into a winner. 5 prospect in the Yankees organization according to MLB Pipeline, Waldichuk has been a fast riser over the past couple of seasons, drawing attention by ringing up 163 strikeouts across 110 Minor League innings in 2021 (36 percent strikeout rate). Unfortunately, Maddon wore out his welcome with Chicago, and the Angels continued to struggle in his first season in LA. If the A's want a candidate with many years of experience as an MLB manager, Showalter should be one of the top choices. Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App. With Montas emerging as a likely All-Star, Oakland should find no shortage of suitors willing to give up premier prospects for a power arm with one more year of arbitration left after 2022. Woodward went on to serve as Seattle's infield coach in '14 and first-base coach in '15 before joining Dave Roberts' Dodgers staff as the third-base and infield coach in '16.While Woodward hasn't managed in the Minors, he did serve as manager of New Zealand's World Baseball Classic qualifier team in 2013. -- Kennedi Landry, Braves: OF Drew WatersHaving weakened their prospect pool to acquire Matt Olson in March, the Braves top trade chip may be Waters, whose value has sunk as he has stalled the past couple years with Triple-A Gwinnett. DiSarcina is in his first season as the Mets' bench coach, having served in the same capacity for the Red Sox in 2017. Yet, there sits Donnie Baseball, midway through his seventh season at the helm with merely a .435 winning percentage since 2016. The As, who remain in last place in the AL West, began their rebuild this spring by trading away stars Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, Chris Bassitt and Sean Manaea. . After leading Colorado to the playoffs in his first two seasons, the Rox have struggled in consecutive years with very low expectations for 2021. There were no managers fired during the 2021 campaign, nor in 2017, and there was just one in-season move in each of 2013, 2016 and 2020. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. That means McCormick and/or Siri could be pieces to be moved at the Trade Deadline. It's hard to fathom that 10 percent of MLB teams have already made a managerial change this season, yet Tony LaRussa still has his job with the Chicago White Sox. Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk are both rolling at the Major League level, but the Blue Jays also have No. Houston's loss is Detroit's gain, as Hinch takes over a rebuilding organization loaded with young talent. -- John Denton, Cubs: RHP David RobertsonExpect the focus of the Trade Deadline rumors around the Cubs to center around All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, who is in the midst of a strong season and on pace for free agency. If he stays with the Yankees, do the Giants, Dodgers and Cubs all turn their attention to the shortstops? one industry source said. In recent years and especially this offseason, teams are adding more and more coaches (the San Francisco Giants had 15 coaches in 2021, for example) when just 30 years ago, some MLB teams had just four coaches (a hitting coach that often doubled as a first or third base coach, pitching, bullpen, and the other base coach that the hitting coach didnt occupy). Gomes is not interested in. Mattingly was named NL Manager of the Year for leading the Marlins to a 31-29 record during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, but feel free to ask Paul Molitor or Mike Shildt how long that award gives you immunity from being fired. Now, teams have coaches with titles that the common fan may not even understand. He's deservedly considered on the shortlist of the best managers of this era. Houston Astros Last week, we took a look at our top American League Rookie of the Year and National League rookie of the year candidates. So's Joe Maddon. An impact bat is their glaring need, even with Fernando Tatis Jr. due back near midseason. The [+] former MVP hopes to return to the field as a manager. And even if you look at each managers full-time predecessor, nearly every one of them was a former manager or MLB coach when they were hired. Philly hoped the addition of Girardi last year would help them turn the corner after failing to do so with Gabe Kapler, but he couldn't do anything about a roster with huge blemishes. The White Sox's defense ranks near. The Padres have less payroll flexibility than in years past, as they are flirting with exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold a second straight season. He's interviewed for managerial positions previously, and the White Sox could be his chance. And while the Marlins' year-end record surely won't be as bad as it was in 2019 (57-105), this has been arguably their most disappointing season under Mattingly. There are some other candidates as well with most teams closing in on the midway point of the season. Cleveland Guardians: Exploring 4 manager options for 2022 and beyond By Kyle Edmond Sep 6, 2021 Interim manager DeMarlo Hale #33 of the Cleveland Indians / Cleveland Guardians (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) / 1 of 4 Terry Francona #77 of the Cleveland Indians / Cleveland Guardians (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) / 9. The 27-year-old is a perfect candidate for a contending team that needs a line-drive-hitting outfielder who can also play a reliable left field. Twins: INF/OF Austin MartinThe Twins are well on their way to becoming buyers at the Trade Deadline, and the issue with finding a trade chip among their top prospects is that much of their top 10 is either already in the big leagues or will likely be needed to help the MLB team soon. Theres no place for all of them. In more recent years, some of his in-game management has been head-scratching, but that shouldn't take away from all that Maddon has accomplished. The rise of prospects like Hunter Greene, Graham Ashcraft and the currently injured Nick Lodolo to the big leagues and an effort to add arms in the system are signs of potential depth. In Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday, Robertson went 2 1/3 innings, retiring Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt twice to escape bases-loaded jams. Grossman is a free agent at seasons end and provides a veteran bat near the top of the batting order. Steamer. With the infield set and a rotation headed by ace Jacob deGrom, the atmosphere in the clubhouse is full of optimism for the first time in . In the White Sox Top 30 Prospects list: Sixteen are pitchers, including No. The argument for drafting a quarterback. Jesse Marsch discusses stigma around American coaches - 'Frankly, they're right'. Rodney Linares, Rays third base coach Linares had a very brief minor. They spent $325 million on Corey Seager, $175 million on Marcus Semien, $56 million on Jon Gray and orchestrated a handful of other deals that didn't cost in excess of the gross domestic product of Tuvalu. All rights reserved. But there is a precedent for more than three firings in a single season. Still, the team has yet to find the playoff success that fans and ownership expect. Members of MLB front offices are as popular and well known as managers on many teams in today's games, but managers still play an important role in their teams' successes and failures. 3 things to watch as Rangers start spring games. 5 Norge Vera, No. With Major League Baseball award season coming up, here's a look at our top five American League Most Valuable Player candidates for the 2022 MLB season. Carlos Beltran With a .279 lifetime average, 435 homers, and 312 stolen bases over 20 seasons, this former center-fielder might find his way to Cooperstown unless the World Series cheating scandal that engulfed the 2017 Astros works against him. Bruce Bochy. Had a long career as a reserve outfielder, similar to current. The former Dodgers catcher, 62, most recently managed the U.S. national team that took a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. It's rather surprising that Don Mattingly has lasted this long in Miami. At High-A and Double-A in 2022, De La Cruz batted .304 with a .945 OPS, 28 home runs and 47 stolen bases. Mar 2021 - Feb 20221 year. Long was a finalist for the Mets' managerial job this winter, finishing as the runner-up to Callaway. Given that Moreno is baseballs No. They made a similar move with outfield prospect Alexander Canario, who was sent to the Cubs as part of the package for Kris Bryant at last years Trade Deadline. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award selections, here are my top five National League MVP Award candidates: 5) Austin Riley, Third Baseman, Atlanta Braves 159 games,. But Shewmakes availability might hinge on whether Atlanta is confident in re-signing Dansby Swanson. Those managers are Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Seattles Scott Servais, Milwaukees Craig Counsell, and the Cubs David Ross. One team that might benefit if Judges situation takes some time to resolve itself? Cooper has one year of arbitration remaining, while Aguilar has a mutual option for 2023. -- Anne Rogers. Go 3-3 or worse in those games and that's maybe the end of the line for LaRussa. 13. Everything is probably just a few days behind where we would normally be as an industry, but that will naturally catch up between now and the Winter Meetings.. With budding stars Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez entrenched in the outfield with Meyers, there are movable parts. At Triple-A, Pedro Leon is producing runs while playing mostly center, and Corey Julks hit 10 homers in the month of May. Contending teams are always in the market for high-end relievers such as Sewald, who has emerged as one of the better such arms in the AL. The Angels could stick with Adell but they have a crowded outfield that already features Mike Trout, Brandon Marsh and Ward. But with Royce Lewis seemingly at his best following two seasons away from competitive action, Martin no longer has a clear fit at shortstop -- and his stock at that position is sinking this season, anyhow. Hed probably only leave the West Coast for a contract rich in years and dollars but the San Diego is open, if hes willing to come back. With the off-season less than a week old, two teams have already fired their 2021 managers, though more are sure to follow. And if he leaves the Yankees, who knows what they will do? He also managed the Yankees and tolerated the tough New York media corps during the 90s. Hes having a career year at the plate, slashing .321/.384/.415, and he's in his final season before free agency, making the $8.5 million that he won in an arbitration case. However, we did make one exception for our list: for a former MLB coach or manager prior to 2017 to be included, they had to have interviewed for an MLB managerial job since the 2019-2020 offseason. Robertson is still an effective late-inning arm that could help a contender if the Cubs move into sell mode as expected. There's very little to take issue with from Baldelli's track record, leading the Twins to back-to-back NL Central titles in his two seasons. Munoz should be one of your top candidates after drafting the best big . -- Thomas Harding. 3), Brayan Rocchio (No. Since missing the first month with a right shoulder injury, Castillo has been solid in most of his six starts this season and has a 3.55 ERA after his outing vs. the Nationals on Sunday. After winning only 72 games in his first full season in 2017, Atlanta won 90 in 2018, 97 in 2019, and went 35-25 last year. His managerial experience consists of four years in the Venezuelan Winter League but hes bi-lingual and just 53. A natural shortstop who is blocked at that position for the next decade by Francisco Lindor, Mauricio could fetch a strong return in a trade despite a middling season so far at Double-A Binghamton. -- Jessica Camerato, Phillies: RHP Kyle GibsonThe Phillies expected to compete with the Mets and Braves in the NL East, but they found themselves in bad shape following a difficult May. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images), former MVP hopes to return to the field as a manager. A Bobby Cox disciple, Gonzalez coached third base for the Braves before the Marlins lured him away with an offer to manage. Tigers: OF Robbie GrossmanThe Tigers are likely to have a glut of outfielders later this season once top prospect Riley Greene arrives, Austin Meadows recovers from vertigo and Akil Baddoo returns from Triple-A Toledo. Schneider replaced Charlie Montoyo on July 13 and led the Blue Jays to a 46-28 record and an AL Wild Card spot. He has his work cut out for him in 2021 after losing aces Blake Snell and Charlie Morton but should be up to the task. It is easy to look to designated hitter Nelson Cruz as a trade chip, but if a team is looking for an everyday position player, Bell stands out. He's the longest-serving manager in franchise history. Hes regarded as a no-nonsense type who might be just the guy to whip the Mets into shape. Last year, the Angels released him late, and he helped the Red Sox get to the postseason (although he was ineligible because he joined the team past the Trade Deadline). Francona has 20 years of experience, winning two World Series with Boston and appearing in one more with Cleveland. Texas missed the postseason by 18 games in 2019. It would stink for Nevin. Emailed daily. If Detroit cant turn its season around, the stretch run could be an opportunity to sort out which of its many young outfielders fit in the long-term picture, such as Derek Hill, Daz Cameron and Kody Clemens. It's going to be a long road back to competitiveness for the rebuilding organization, though Shelton has extensive experience developing young players as a hitting and bench coach since 2005. 17: Guerrero improved from +575 to +350 and is only a hair behind Ohtani (+335). Some executives at the GM Meetings identified Bryan Reynolds, Pablo Lpez, Corbin Burnes and Sean Murphy among the top potential trade candidates this offseason. Paying Lance Lynn and Dallas Keuchel a combined $36.5 million for 15 pre-All Star break starts with a 7.68 ERA wasn't part of the plan, either. But did you know there have been five cases since 1990Orioles in 2010, Royals in both 2005 and 2002, Angels in 1996, and St. Louis Cardinals in 1990of a franchise having three different managers who each called the shots for at least 10 games in the same season? There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. 2022. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images), resume his managerial career after a respite as an MLB Network analyst. Matheny frustrated Cardinals fans with his handling of the bullpen and hard-headedness before he was fired in 2018, his seventh season. Then again, we're talking about an Arizona team well on its way to a third consecutive last-place finish in the NL West; one that was 18-15 one-fifth of the way through this season before falling apart at the seams. -- Zachary Silver, Rays: Middle infield prospects / 2B/3B Xavier EdwardsAs the Rays vie for a fourth straight postseason appearance, its fair to assume theyll aim high in their Trade Deadline pursuits, much like they did when trying to sign Freddie Freeman during Spring Training. -- Mark Sheldon. -- Jordan Bastian, Pirates: LHP Jos QuintanaQuintana is a standard trade chip -- the veteran starting pitcher who signed an inexpensive contract and is performing well. He's been with Cleveland ever since.Alomar, who became the bench coach in 2012, served as Cleveland's interim manager for the final six games that season following the dismissal of Manny Acta. It had the worst record in the AL in 2020. The Diamondbacks were one of the sexiest bad teams last year, improving 22 wins from a 110-loss disaster in 2021 off electric pitching from Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, a fun squad of hitters, and a back half performance that convinced the team to pick up manager Torey Lovullo's option for 2023, keep rebuilding, and try for an outside shot at the WC3. And if the Angels want Shohei "free agent after next season" Ohtani to believe they're actually committed to winning games and making the playoffs, firing Phil Nevin and his .316 winning percentage would be a good way to deliver that message. 2022 record: 47-29 2021 record (as of June 30): 42-36 The last time Showalter was managing in the big leagues, his Baltimore Orioles team was losing 115 games to finish last in the American League East. Chicago's next 19 games are against the Royals (seven), Rangers (four), Tigers (three), A's (three) and Rockies (two). I think we're even earlier in understanding how the market is going to play than we would be normally at the GM Meetings, Cherington said. More >, White Sox: Chicago hired Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to fill its managerial vacancy, which was created when Tony La Russa retired at the end of the 2022 season. 6. That's quite the opportunistic stretch against non-playoff teams, and the White Sox simply must capitalize by winning at least 13 of those games. He was one of only two candidates for the permanent job after the season but lost out to Terry Francona. However, they've had quite the knack for saving his job right when it looks as if he's at the end of his rope. The Phillies. Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer and Garrett Mitchell are the top three, with Wiemer having rocketed toward the top of the list while winning Brewers Minor League Player of the Year honors a year ago with a terrific power/speed combo. Shelton gets an incomplete after a disastrous first season as manager, with the Pirates finishing 19-41 last season. Turner is believed to be the Phillies top target, giving the club the opportunity to put a full-court press on the shortstop while some of his other potential suitors wait to see what happens with Judge. Counsell was a scrappy utilityman as a player who got the most out of his ability, and he's similarly impressive as a manager. He hit .306 with five homers in 42 games. John Farrell Like Gibbons, Farrell managed the Blue Jays. At this time of the year, one thing that we know in our position is what the free-agent market looks like; one thing that we don't entirely know is what the trade market looks like, Eppler said. What fantasy baseball managers should expect from Andres Munoz. And despite the change in how many coaches there are, the vast majority of managers will come from a coach on the MLB staff. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft -- and the Twins will likely figure to need top-tier pitching help. It was back to mediocrity last year due in large part to injuries, and the challenges are greater now with the pitching staff fending off father time. Otherwise, the other 26 had coaching experience on an MLB coaching staff. -- Daniel Kramer, Rangers: INF/OF Nick Solak / infield prospectsIf the Rangers are hovering around .500 by the Trade Deadline, its unlikely theyll go full fire sale like they did in 2021. Fredi Gonzalez During a 10-year managerial career, this bi-lingual Havana native posted a .506 winning percentage, finished first in the NL East with the 2013 Braves, and twice finished third in voting for the Manager of the Year. His Spain side previously impressed at Euro 2020, playing . Terry Pendleton, then first base coach for the Braves, disagrees with umpire Jordan Baker. Cora returns to Boston's dugout after a year out of the game for his role in the Astros sign-stealing scandal, and the team is thrilled to have him back. Nov. 3: All managerial vacancies now filledWhen the regular season ended, five teams were left searching for a new manager. There are currently no open managerial jobs remaining. He took Toronto to consecutive postseason spots in 2015-26 but last managed in 2018. Chris Woodward (Dodgers' third-base coach) With three world championships on his resume, Bruce Bochy could be lured out of retirement at age 65 [+] by a team wanting a winning manager. -- Sarah Wexler, Giants: RHP Randy RodriguezRodriguez hadnt pitched above Single-A San Jose prior to this season, but he showed enough promise that the Giants felt compelled to add him to their 40-man roster in November to shield him from the Rule 5 Draft. At 18, hes the youngest player at any full-season affiliate at the moment, and he has been more than holding his own with a 1.012 OPS for Single-A Carolina. He hit .270 with 140 homers for five different teams and went to five World Series as a player without winning any of them. That's not great, but it's better than expected. Boone is the only one with no experience whatsoever. Mattingly and the Marlins made the mutual decision not to pursue a contract extension, ending his tenure after seven seasons. Until he signs, the top of the market may find itself in a holding pattern, as Judges decision could help determine what happens with the rest of the top free agents, as the clubs missing out on the slugger will be forced to pivot elsewhere. A former player for the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis. Mark Kotsay, A's third base coach: Kotsay, the former grinder as a player, would bring a different personality than the docile Boone. Since Alex Cora and AJ Hinch returned after their one-year suspensions, could Beltran do the same? He also had three 90-plus win seasons in five years with the Dodgers. While the Yankees consider prospects Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to be off-limits, Waldichuk might be an appealing trade chip this summer. Mets GM Billy Eppler agreed, noting that this weeks meetings gave executives a chance to get a feel for what the trade market might look like in the weeks ahead. The question, however, is if Knacks injury history might impact his trade value; he missed a month at the start of the season due to a soft tissue injury and dealt with hamstring issues in 2021. That Judge sets up as the linchpin for the entire market is interesting, given that the other top free-agent hitters dont play the outfield. Gibbons, 59, launched his career as a manager in the Mets minor-league system. Joe Maddon then became the interim manager for a bit, going 8-14 until McNamara was able to return to the dugout for the final 14 games. They still let Chris Woodward keep his job in spite of a 160-224 record (.416 winning percentage) in his first three seasons calling the shots. It wouldnt be something they do lightly as he has been an important member of the organization and a consistent offensive and defensive contributor. The Padres hope Tingler is the right manager at the right time, taking over a Padres team budding with talent. Buck Showalter Though he never played in the majors, hes found success with four different teams, from the third-year Arizona Diamondbacks to the now-moribund Baltimore Orioles. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to surprising success in 2017, his first year at the helm, with 93 wins and a playoff berth. 1 of 30 1. He also is coming off his first Gold Glove Award campaign in left field last year. And we've still got more than two months to go until the playoffs. As they left Las Vegas on Thursday, club executives had a far better idea of what might be out there for the taking on the trade market. He could be an intriguing mix of youth (age) and experience (two. The last four-plus weeks have gone sideways for the club, but Iglesias is hitting a steady .314 and has avoided the home-road ups and downs. We spend this time really trying to peel that back.. Maybe they gave him a "retire or get fired" ultimatum behind the scenes, but at least publicly, he was allowed to walk away on his own terms after those consecutive dumpster fires. They already traded away Carlos Santana. Alomar spent '13 as Francona's bench coach before moving back to first-base coach, where he remains today.In addition to his interview with the Indians, Alomar has been a candidate for openings with the Cubs, Red Sox and Blue Jays, falling short each time. More >, Royals: Weeks after parting ways with longtime president of baseball operations Dayton Moore and promoting J.J. Picollo to head up their baseball operations department, the Royals dismissed manager Mike Matheny after three seasons at the helm. All the same, they're averaging an atrocious 3.1 runs per game since he took over for Maddon. Under Chip Hale, they went 69-93 in 2016, but Lovullo flipped the script for a 93-69 record in 2017. Ausmus, who played for the Astros, was reportedly a candidate for their manager job that eventually went to Dusty Baker. Future MLB general managers: Eight candidates who could eventually become your favorite team's next GM We identified eight individuals -- including Dana Brown, Billy Owens and Pete Putila -- who. 2. Rosario has spent most of his time at shortstop (since theres nowhere else to put him), forcing Andrs Gimnez, who may be the shortstop of the future for the Guardians, to stay at second base. 6.0%. In case it's the latter, here's our current top six ranking of MLB managers who could be in danger of losing their jobs before the regular season ends. It's difficult to call his early managerial career anything but successful. None of the outfielders on the market are Plan Bs for teams that want Judge and dont get him, the source said. Experienced candidates. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is one of 11 right-handers in the organization's Top 30 list, so theyd be dealing from a place of depth with him. A hands-on instructor who is well-liked by the players, the former big-league shortstop is always on the field before Braves games conducting individual drills with Atlanta infielders. These next two-and-a-half weeks might provide the answer. And as far as run differential is concerned, the Royals are on pace for the second-worst season in franchise history. This could also be the first year that ace Shane Bieber hears his name thrown around or maybe another starter. These past two-plus seasons have been rough, though, leaving Lovullo and Seattle's Scott Servais as the only managers who have both been in their current positions since at least 2018 and missed each of the past four postseasons. 2021 MLB Season Minor Leagues Standings Schedule Fielding Batting Pitching Managers Fielding Standard Fielding Appearances Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Left Field Center Field Right Field Outfield Batting Standard Batting Value Advanced Batting Sabermetric Batting Win Probability Spring Training Batting Ratios Who are the Top Candidates for the 2022 MLB Awards? Espada also spent a year working in Cashman's front office as a pro scout.Prior to joining the Yankees, Espada spent eight years with the Marlins' organization, the last four (2010-13) as the team's third-base coach. 3. And what do the Rangers have to show for their loyalty to Woodward? Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Having worked with the Yanks and Astros, the 42-year-old is well-versed in analytics, a plus for any potential managerial candidate.Espada has also managed in the Puerto Rican Winter League and has served as Puerto Rico's third-base coach in both the 2013 and '17 World Baseball Classic.Kevin Long (Nationals' hitting coach) If the Angels are buyers, they'll likely go after pitching, and Adell could be the best chip they have to offer. Baseball managers are like Coke bottles: theyre recycled frequently. Jim Riggleman was moved from his role as bench coach to serve as the Reds' interim manager.But as we saw this past winter, teams are routinely looking for the next big thing, with five of the six new managers -- Aaron Boone, Mickey Callaway, Alex Cora, Gabe Kapler and Dave Martinez -- all landing their first managerial jobs this season.Here are seven candidates that could find themselves in contention for a managerial job in the coming months.Sandy Alomar Jr. (Indians' first-base coach) But keeping Ohtani (and, you know, the entire fanbase) happy is more important than setting up your interim manager for long-term success. Universally considered a smart baseball man, the 61-year-old Pendleton coached from 2002-17, finishing as Atlanta bench coach under Snitker. Awaiting their first chance are Carlos Beltran, Terry Pendleton, and Eddie Perez, all of whom have interviewed before with Beltran actually winning a job with the New York Mets before fallout from the 2017 World Series electronic sign-stealing scandal ended his tenure after 73 days. The Astros' bench coach spent three years on Girardi's staff with the Yankees from 2015-17, though he wasn't given an opportunity to interview for New York's managerial job after Girardi was not brought back. Sandy Alcantara is well on his way to the NL Cy Young. Jay Bell (Yankees' Double-A manager) Head Coach/Player Development Director. Top 10 2022 MLB General Managers (GMs) on the Hot Seat: Which GMs Are Getting the Pink Slip? Dave. With the NL East getting tougher, Snitker's managerial acumen will be tested, but he gets an A so far. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). Gibbons, 59, launched his career as a manager do the same lasted. 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