Stephen Vogt has emerged as a serious candidate for the Guardians' managerial job, sources told ESPN
Following the retirement of manager Terry Francona after 11 seasons and six playoff appearances, Cleveland has considered a range of external candidates -- Giants bullpen coach Craig Albernaz,first base coach Clayton McCullough -- and internal -- field coordinator John McDonald, hitting coach Chris Valaika and farm director Rob Cerfolio.
Executives pegged Vogt as a future manager while he was still playing. His ability to connect with players -- and loosen up a group with his sense of humor -- combined with his knowledge of the game from playing catcher made him an intriguing candidate, especially for a job like Cleveland's. While the Guardians struggled to a 76-86 finish in the dreadful American League Central division, the arrival and immediate success of rookie pitchers
Cleveland's offense scored the fourth-fewest runs in Major League Baseball this year, and the Guardians could trade one of their starting pitchers -- potentially ace
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