Wise Master Buehrle Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Report: Francona to interview There appears to be a new candidate in the running for the White Sox' managerial opening -- A's bench coach Terry Francona. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Francona will be interviewing for the Chicago job. Francona previously managed the Phillies from 1997-2000, compiling a 285-363 record in his four seasons. He also was involved with the Mariners during their managerial search prior to the 2003 season. After the White Sox fired Jerry Manuel last month, Double-A Birmingham manager Wally Backman and former major-league managers Buddy Bell and Cito Gaston were mentioned as possible replacements as well. Got it from this: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=chw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Trib had that last week -- then the Sox told Francona to clam up. the reports are all over the board today. Trib sez Backman will get an interview. Daily Southtown claims that isn't true. Trib had glowing story about Guillen in which he talked a bunch about his relationship with Reinsdorf. I saw another story that hinted the leading candidate was actually Buddy Bell. Bottom Line: Nobody knows what is really going on except for KW and JR and they ain't talkin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 This is kind of fun! I like the fact that they are being as closed mouthed as they are. Kind of like awaiting Christmas morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 This is kind of fun! I like the fact that they are being as closed mouthed as they are. Kind of like awaiting Christmas morning! Unless the gift under the tree is Terry Bevington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Fine, ruin it for me. Thanks a lot for that reality check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Trib had that last week -- then the Sox told Francona to clam up. the reports are all over the board today. Trib sez Backman will get an interview. Daily Southtown claims that isn't true. Trib had glowing story about Guillen in which he talked a bunch about his relationship with Reinsdorf. I saw another story that hinted the leading candidate was actually Buddy Bell. Bottom Line: Nobody knows what is really going on except for KW and JR and they ain't talkin. Kind of agree with you. I think most people are going off of what one or two people in the organization are telling them and in all honesty I don't think anyone really knows who it is going to be except the higher ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSOX45 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 This is kind of fun! I like the fact that they are being as closed mouthed as they are. Kind of like awaiting Christmas morning! Knowing our luck it will be the "Nightmare Before Christmas." CWSOX45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 The speculation, even on the part of the media, is half the fun during the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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