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Former Wizards Skipper, Randy Ready has Shot at M’s Gig
By Chad Gramling | November 10, 2008
The Seattle Mariners have an opening for a manager. Former Wizards manager Randy Ready was named the Pacific Coast League’s “Best Manager Prospect” in August by Baseball America in their annual “Best Tools” Survey.
And now, he’s on the M’s short list of candiates. USA today is reporting that:
New Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik will hold seven interviews this week as he looks for a new manager.
Ready is on that list of seven. the others include former Seattle second baseman Joey Cora, Arizona third base coach Chip Hale, Boston third base coach DeMarlo Hale, St. Louis third base coach Jose Oquendo, Oakland bench coach Don Wakamtsu, and Boston bench coach Brad Mills.
Ready managed in Fort Wayne from 2004 through 2006 where he compiled a 208-209 record and reached the playoffs each season. He managed Double-A San Antonio to a 73-66 record and a Texas League championship in 2007. 2008 is his first stint as a Triple-A manager.
I believe Ready would be the first former Wizards manager to land the same role on a big league roster if he were to win the gig.
The Seattle Times also has a closer look at all the candidates.
June 17th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
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