Already a candidate for the Astros’ managerial vacancy – a position that might not go unfilled for much longer – Athletics quality control coach Mark Kotsay could also be on Boston’s radar. He’s “believed” to be in the running to replace ousted Red Sox manager Alex Cora, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. However, it’s unclear whether the Red Sox have interviewed Kotsay yet, Cotillo adds.
There doesn’t appear to be a clear front-runner yet to succeed Cora, one of three managers who lost his job this month as a result of the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal. For his part, Kotsay has never managed before, but the 44-year-old former outfielder and ex-member of the Red Sox has garnered front office and coaching experience since his playing days ended in 2013. And he has been a popular managerial candidate over the past several months, having drawn serious interest from the Giants and Pirates before they went in other directions back in the fall.
Once San Francisco and Pittsburgh chose their next managers, it looked as if Kotsay would have to wait at least another year to become a big league skipper. However, with Houston’s transgressions having shaken up the managerial ranks this month, Kotsay has re-emerged on the radar.
Not the Red Sox news I’ve hoping for
Why? You don’t want him to replace Mookie Betts?
Haha
Lmao
It’s better than hearing they traded betts for Myers and a fringe prospect
Mcase7187,
Won’t happen or it would have by now.
It is but that’s a silly proposal. Lose a great year of Betts by adding a bad contract all to get a slight drop in 2020 payroll with a fringe prospect? I’m sure the Padres would love that but ZERO chance. The Red Sox could get at least a good prospect or two straight up why in the world would they take on Myers and his negative value?
Let me help you out with this one.
You don’t have the foggiest idea of who will be in the trade, if it happens.
@Ryan Wheeler ……but its the Red Sox news you got.
Kotsay will be a fine manager, no prior convictions and no ties to the Astros
Just like Bobby V
Bobby V was already a bad manager when we chose to hire him. Then combined a lack of skill both laziness and old age to create a lamentable finished product.
Good for him, I hope they hire someone soon, n he could be a good one.
I for one would like to see more talk of the new 26th roster spot going to a player/manager, could Kotsay still do it? Somebody get Adrian Beltre and Ichiro on the phone.
I’m sure he could.. he did hit .194 seven years ago.
How serious are you about this proposition. I mean it wouldn’t affect salary cap…but could be interesting.
Pasha,
No way, I could do a better job!
Stew,
Good luck with that!
Marner – You are the type of dope you thinks Pedroia will be at second Opening Day. You need to be slapped across the mouth. I’ve looked for you for months yet when I get close you become a turtle and hide. I bet you believe Pierce should be resigned too…
Trade Betts – myers & prospects
Trade Betts & Price – dodgers
Trade Benintendi – for pitching
Dalbec on the team out of ST
Sign Puig
Sign Car Go – mld w/invite
Jesus
This is dark
This is the type of comment that truly makes me wonder how any of my much more muted comments get moderated lolol
Would prefer an experienced manager who knows how to influence a clubhouse at this late stage. If going in this direction, others previously suggested Tek. Why not?
I would like Tek but this could only be a 1 yr deal and were he’s a fan favorite they may not want somebody so close to the the team and fan base
I don’t see the fit. Maybe just Chaim doing his due diligence. If they’re looking for a first time manager I though Varitek would be a good choice
Due diligence? More like stupidity. No reason we signed Peraza over Holt. Dumbest move in the book.
Honestly though, I think Kotsay is better than Baker or Showalter.
Agree
Cal State Fullerton Titans. Golden Spike winner. Whoever hires him, will be getting the best!
I would take him over some of there other guys like Baker or Showalter
I had hoped the Giants would go with Kotsay. Instead they got a guy named Gabriel who likes scented candles and is the son of hippie political activists.
If it’s wrong to like scented candles, then I don’t want to be right…
Hahahahaha ha
moody, MY MAN!!!
I think there are better candidates available but if the Sox are interested in Kotsay or committed to him it tells me this season may be a bridge year with Kotsay learning on the job
Speaking of former A’s.
Eric Chavez was interviewing first job last year but haven’t seen him on any list. Seemed like he had some potential.
Two weeks until pitchers and catchers report. Would probably be nice to have a manager in place a week before then.
Red Sox should get Pedroia to officially retire and hire him as manager for more money than he is currently owed as a player. That way $13 million comes off the books and they are much closer to getting under the CBT. The salary relief would be much more valuable than anything that a generic guy like Kotsay would bring to the table.
Another worthwhile candidate who I have never seen mentioned is Billy McMillon, the Red Sox AAA manager. He has been with the organization for many years and has worked himself up from the lower minors. Hard work and persistence should be worth something. The virtue signaling Red Sox preach diversity, but don;t even mention the well qualified McMillon???
League would never allow for such creative financial chicanery. Plus, Pedroia would make a lousy manager. He’s never shown any leadership ability. He’s a brash, selfish blowhard.
Ummm… no. Pedroia’s been considered a selfless teammate and leader by everyone he’s played with and other players in the league have mentioned they admire him as a player.
Why write “ummmm” to start your reply? Pedroia would make a terrible manager. Awful idea.
Its not me its them
Curt Schilling 100%
I still like Dennis Eck……..for christ sake he would at least light a fire under D. Price
That could be fun but selfishly I want him in the booth for NESN for all 162 games. Love listening to Eck.
I still miss Don…. Dave Obrien is okay, but he just repeats stuff over and over.
I, too, miss Don. O’Brien is the definition of average, though seems like a good fellow. Eck is outstanding and would be great paired with Orsillo all year.
Agree. I don’t hate Dave nearly as much as a lot of other Sox fans seem to, but Don was the greatest.
Oswald Cobblepot
Why not Jason Varitek or Dustin Pedroia ? Or even David Ortiz!
Why not Tom Brunansky? Or Darren Bragg?? Or Mark Portugal ??
Or Way Back Wasdin?
Ted William’s hasn’t managed in a while but why not bring him out of retirement?
Tek not interested. Odd Scioscia never interviewed for any of the openings