The Cubs’ managerial search, of course, is not occurring in isolation. With still seven teams out there sans manager, there is going to be plenty of overlap in interviews. Joe Espada (Giants and Pirates), Joe Girardi (Phillies and Mets), Gabe Kapler (Giants), and Will Venable (Giants) are all among the Cubs’ interviewees who also reportedly have interest elsewhere.
Some notes on that side of things tonight, including that last one …
A bit of an update. We learned that #cubs first-base Will Venable, rumored for the #SFGiants managerial job, indeed has interviewed. A few other updates: https://t.co/ad898e4CQV
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) October 21, 2019
Word is Carlos Beltran is expected to get a second in-person managerial interview with Mets. First known callback. Omar Minaya and Allard Baird said to be in his corner.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) October 19, 2019
Have also heard that Eduardo Pérez is a strong candidate, among others. Mets process very secretive, as previously noted, and we wouldn’t pretend to be able to handicap a front runner
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) October 19, 2019
Look, there’s been some level of mutual interest between Mets and Girardi for months, but there is a lot of heat past few days about him and Philly. Maybe they hire Showalter after all and dynamic changes. Fluid process
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) October 20, 2019
Former Yankees manager Joe Girardi is in Philadelphia today for a second meeting with Phillies management. He is the clear favorite for that job as the Phillies are all in to try to win in 2020.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) October 21, 2019
Joe Maddon’s press conference will be Thursday at noon on the field at Angel Stadium and will be televised by Fox Sports West. It’s not open to the public
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) October 21, 2019