Thoughts on the Orioles' Managerial Job
A new twist has been added to the secretive world of managerial searches, with University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello potentially managing the San Francisco Giants.
The best hires seem to be the most unexpected, and Vitello's excellent commentary on draft nights for MLB Network has made him known, even to those who don't follow college baseball.
Unlike the NFL and NBA, major league baseball has not typically hired managers from the college ranks, only occasionally adding college coaches to their staff.
The best hires, or at least the most interesting, seem to be the most unexpected.
Author's summary: Unexpected hires make baseball interesting.