Jon Heyman on possible managerial and general manager changes
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Here’s the latest from Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman regarding changes for field and general managers:
New York Mets GM Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel are all but gone from their jobs after this season. Candidates to replace Minaya include Mets’ assistant GM John Ricco, ex-Padres GM Kevin Towers, ex-Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes, White Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn and Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels.
Former Mets player Wally Backman and ex-Mets manager Bobby Valentine will at least be considered for the Mets managerial position.
Fredi Gonzalez is seen by sources close to the Atlanta Braves situation as the successor to Bobby Box. Hitting coach Terry Pendleton will at least get an interview.
Some see Tony La Russa staying one more year with St. Louis.
Joe Girardi isn’t believed to leave his job with the Yankees.
Dusty Baker is likely to remain with the Cincinnati Reds.
Some would be surprised of Joe Torre stayed in Los Angeles. His replacement is likely going to be Triple-A manager Tim Wallach.
Don Baylor could be a possibility at replacing Cito Gaston of the Toronto Blue Jays. Blue Jays third base coach Brian Butterfield and Yankees third base coach Rob Thomson are also expected to receive consideration there.
Tony Pena is a possibility for the Florida Marlins.
Kirk Gibson has a good chance at retaining his interim manager position with the Diamondbacks. Jerry Di Poto, Towers, Logan White, De Jon Watson and Eddie Bane are candidates for the team’s GM position.
Ted Simmons and Joey Cora are thought to be high on the Seattle Mariners’ list of candidates.
In addition to Girardi, Ryne Sandberg, Mike Quade, Bob Melvin, Pat Listach and Bob Brenly are candidates for the Chicago Cubs position.
Melvin could have a shot in replacing Ken Macha with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell is another manager on the hot seat.

