OC Register: Rays’ Rocco Baldelli on Angels’ managerial list

[AngelsWin.com]

As the Angels close in on a decision on their next manager, Tampa Bay Rays major league field coordinator coach Rocco Baldelli has joined the list of those confirmed to be among the 10 candidates who have formal interviews for the job.

Baldelli’s inclusion was first reported by the Tampa Bay Times.

He joins a group that includes Brad Ausmus and Eric Chavez, both special assistants to Angels general manager Billy Eppler; Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada, Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde and former Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel. Vizquel said he’s already out of the running.

Those are the only six confirmed candidates, with the first round of interviews complete. It’s unknown how many of them will have second interviews.

The Angels could announce their manager by Monday, a source said this week. The World Series begins on Tuesday, and Major League Baseball discourages teams from making major announcements during its jewel event.

Baldelli, 37, has been a coach on the Rays staff for the past four years. He spent seven years as a big league outfielder, mostly with the Rays.

Baldelli has also reportedly been interviewed for the managerial openings with the Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds. That accounts for five of the six openings, all except for the Baltimore Orioles.

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[gurn67]

I don't know if I want a guy as manager who is still capable of putting up a higher OPS than the starting right fielder and first baseman. I guess that takes Chavez out of the running too.

[Glen]

I'd love to have a manager named "Rocco." He moves to the head of my list.

[arch stanton]

15 minutes ago, Glen said:

I'd love to have a manager named "Rocco." He moves to the head of my list.

I don't know. I'm still pulling for Stubby

[Inside Pitch]

27 minutes ago, arch stanton said:

I don't know. I'm still pulling for Stubby

You keep that up you'll go blind.....

[Tank]

5 hours ago, Glen said:

I'd love to have a manager named "Rocco." He moves to the head of my list.

Another Italian guy. That'll mean more lasagna jokes. Not sure I'm ready for that.

[Slegnaac]

5 hours ago, Glen said:

I'd love to have a manager named "Rocco." He moves to the head of my list.

Rocco Rococo

[Stradling]

Sounds Italian, Pass. 

[tdawg87]

F'n Baldummy

[Stradling]

I think we need some new blood in here so we can possibly find some new jokes.  I’m not talking about new players or coaches I mean new “members”.  

[tdawg87]

50 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I think we need some new blood in here so we can possibly find some new jokes.  I’m not talking about new players or coaches I mean new “members”.  

Every new member we get sucks balls

[Stradling]

8 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Every new member we get sucks balls

Go on

[failos]