Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash is trying to end speculation he might replace his friend Terry Francona as the Cleveland Guardians manager.
"I'm very happy here," Cash said Monday at the season wrap-up press conference."I'm under contract here and looking forward to next year, for sure." The 64-year-old Francona recently stepped down as Cleveland manager.
He's been slowed by major health issues in recent years. Cash played for Francona with theIn his nine seasons with the Rays, Cash has led them to one AL pennant, a pair of AL East titles and current run of five consecutive playoff trips. His 739 wins with the team are 15 behind franchise-leader Joe Maddon.Still, Tampa Bay president of baseball operations Erik Neander called Cash's performance in 2023"the best job that's he ever done here."l in August while authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the All-Star for an alleged relationship with a minor and sat out the final six weeks of the regular season and playoffs. "The most important job a manager has, in our opinion, is to keep players every single day coming to the ballpark caring about competing that day, winning and doing it for one another," Neander said,"and in no season was that tested more than it was this one." The Rays and local government officials announced last month they're working on a prospective new ballpark for the team in St. Petersburg, with a possible opening in 2028. Franco's playing status remains in question as the Rays put together their 2024 roster. It is not known when MLB will make a ruling. "We're always preparing for multiple different things," Tampa Bay general manager Peter Bendix said."That's going to be true in that situation." Franco has a salary of $2 million next season as part of a $182 million, 11-year contract that started in 2022. He will be paid and receive service time while on administrative leave under an agreement with the players' association. Neander said Baz is nearing full clearance after missing the entire 2023 season following Tommy John surgery. Rasmussen and Springs, both coming off in-season elbow surgery, are not expected back until after the All-Star break. McClanahan will miss all of next season because of elbow surgery.Rangers pound Orioles to take 2-0 lead in ALDS: Here's what we learnedHow to Watch Astros vs. Twins ALDS Game 2 - October 82023 MLB Playoff Bracket: Standings, divisional series schedule, resultsPhillies blank Braves in NLDS Game 1 stunner, not taking ‘anyone for granted’Carlos Correa still a fan favorite in Houston — just don’t ask the AstrosFOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website constitutes your acceptance of these
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