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You may be right, but I wish there was an heir apparent for TLR. If Tony had any health issue, would we assume Pettini is next in line? Where has he been since being released by Houston in 2013?

FWIW---Bradley is rumored to be in the 2year--$16Mil range. According to Boston media, Red Sox are looking at Springer and Ozuna but have also opened up talks w Bradley as well should they fall through. Supposedly KC and Houston could be other suitors. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?/topic/109967-jackie-bradley-jr/&page=2&_fromLogin=1

As fans we won't know. Time will tell how a 76 year old manager will be able to perform physically and mentally. There is not much history to go on.

McCann to Mets has been rumored in several places.

Cora is not a lock for Boston so maybe that would favor White Sox w Springer if Boston chooses someone else.

I think age can be a key factor. It is unfair to say that TLR is too old to manage a team. He may be perfectly capable of doing it. But there are also several areas like memory, physical stamina , mental stamina, patience to name a few that often result in gradual or rapid deterioration as people age. Many of us have probably looked at our parents and seen some decline in certain areas at all different ages. Last week when the rumors grew about the possibility of TLR being named, I posted an article about his time w Cora in 2018. The writer said he spent about 150 games home and away working w the Red Sox. That to me was a positive sign that he was very involved. But also remember he was in the press box so he was not facing the restrictions, in-game decisions, weather etc that managing on the field requires. JR at 84 probably looked at Tony and figured he is still a young guy. Hahn at 49 probably figured they hired an old man. Hopefully Tony is closer to the young guy than the old man.

I think Morton will resign w Tampa

I disagree unless the White Sox eliminated Hinch/Cora as candidates because of their ban. If there was a ban on communication until their suspensions were up, JR and staff could not have had a thorough search if they never talked to Hinch. We know reports said Detroit immediately contacted Hinch once his suspension ended. So either Hinch was not a candidate or the search was not thorough.

Not sure that makes a difference. Capra was a 22 year employee and Boston had 6 as a player and 7 as a coach. Now maybe JR is more enamored w playing time. But Hahn has survived( so far..............).

This is still a business. It is safe to say teams will lose money this year especially w attendance, game day spending, gear and advertising. Owners may have much tighter budgets for 21/22 until fans and the economy recovers.

I do think Hahn did but I don't think there would have been a consensus w the players ( especially the young ones). Like most teams, I think RR was liked by some players and not by others. Certainly Keuchel was a big supporter of Hinch and he probably talked him up to some players. But I would assume most players would have a wait and see on any new manager which they will w TLR.

Maybe they did but according to NBC Chicago : White Sox Targeted La Russa From Start, Didn't Interview A.J. Hinch https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/report-white-sox-targeted-la-russa-from-start-didnt-interview-a-j-hinch/2361160/

I wonder if at some point the White Sox front office started this "search" by eliminating both Hinch and Cora due to their Houston issues. I find it strange Hinch never even got an interview. Or JR decided before the season ended that it would be TLR and there was only one candidate being considered.

I think he is the next Indian manager maybe even next year based on Francona's health

Interesting w a new Bulls GM in place, JR did not pick Billy Donovan as his next coach. But w all Hahn's years, it appears he did not get to decide.

Maybe Cora could be the manager in waiting. He worked w LaRussa 2 years ago. If the Red Sox pass and Tigers grab Hinch maybe this would work. He certainly got along w his players and has the spanish connection. Has won a World Series and is up on analytics.

He will use the pitching cart that is in moth balls

or I am leaving

Good for you. Enjoy

That is not true. He was offered the job but it took him a week to remember who offered it to him.

How do you like Nashville as compared to the North.

This guy is A Mass. writer so I doubt he is connected to White Sox. But this earlier tweet I find interesting La Russa was an active advisor with the Red Sox under Dombrowski. Was shocked at how many games he attended (like 150+, including almost every road trip).

I do understand your point that TA should hand pick the next manager. Lebron did it is LA and they won a championship. TA can be a consultant on the committee w JR, KW, RH, JA and Billy D.

Really? Tony is 76 and Hinch is 46. That is a pretty big difference.

I understand your concern but no. No player is bigger than the organization. Players should absolutely give input ( even sit in or some of the interview) but they have limited knowledge of most candidates. Would TA know if Bochy would be better than Hinch? How much would TA know about Geren or Quatraro? JR shouldn't hand pick either but unfortunately he has the option. Hopefully TLR gets lost on the way to his 2nd interview because he probably doesn't have a GPS.