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Mariners Seek Experienced Manager After Past Failures
Seattle looks to experienced candidates for manager amid past struggles.
In brief
Seattle looks to experienced candidates for manager amid past struggles. Seattle Mariners consider Rocco Baldelli, Brandon Hyde, and David Ross as experienced candidates after previous managerial failures. Originally reported by Seattle Mariners On SI.
Mariners Want Experienced Manager
Seattle's new manager search focuses on candidates with major league experience and past failures.
Jon Heyman Names Three Candidates
Jon Heyman of the New York Post identified Rocco Baldelli, Brandon Hyde, and David Ross as possible candidates for Seattle’s opening.
All Three Have Faced Fire
All three have managed in the majors, won a division, and been fired.
Experience Means Scar Tissue
Hiring an experienced manager means hiring someone with some scar tissue to learn from past failures.
Joe Espada Already in Discussion
Seattle has received permission to meet with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, who has seen Seattle’s strengths and weaknesses.
Baldelli's Strong Resume
Baldelli has the strongest overall resume with 527-505 record across seven seasons, three postseason appearances, and AL Manager of the Year in 2019.
Baldelli's Challenges in Seattle
Baldelli would need to explain where he challenged Minnesota’s process and how he would address Seattle’s defensive issues.
Hyde's Rebuilding Experience
Hyde managed the Baltimore Orioles through consecutive 100-loss seasons before leading them to 101 wins and the AL East in 2023.
Hyde's Postseason Struggles
The Orioles went winless across five postseason games during Hyde’s tenure, raising skepticism about his playoff readiness.
Ross's Catcher Background
Ross has 15 seasons as a major-league catcher and won World Series championships with Boston in 2013 and Chicago in 2016.
Ross's Mixed Results
Ross finished 262-284, won the NL Central in 2020, and never returned to the playoffs after Chicago faded in 2023.
Experience Produces Questions
Experience should produce better questions than an automatic favorite for Seattle’s manager search.
What matters most
Seattle Mariners consider Rocco Baldelli, Brandon Hyde, and David Ross as experienced candidates after previous managerial failures.
