Shots Across the Bow: Manager searches

Thursday, 01 November 2012 23:02

Written by Bill Brink

The Marlins announced the hiring of former catcher Mike Redmond as their new manager Thursday, filling one of the remaining managerial vacancies. John Buck and other players respect Redmond's intelligence as well as his ability to keep things light, the Miami Herald's Manny Navarro writes.

The Blue Jays want to hire a manager with major league experience, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. A couple of days ago, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi wrote about the challenges Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos faces this offseason, both in hiring a manager and pursuing free agents.

Jay Jaffe of Sports Illustrated breaks down the offsesaon priorities of the NL Central teams. Hint: The Pirates' left-field situation is discussed.