How KC Royals will go about finding next manager, pitching coach: SportsBeat KC podcast
The Royals are in a state of transition. They’re without a manager and pitching coach after last week’s firing of Mike Matheny and Cal Eldred.
On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast episode, beat writer Lynn Worthy and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian share their thoughts on the moves announced last week by vice-president of baseball operations and general manager J.J. Picollo.
What are the Royals seeking in a new manager and what is the possibility of the team hiring one of the internal candidates — Pedro Grifol or Vance Wilson? Who are other candidates?
You’ll also hear from Picollo, who met with reporters last week, the day after the firings. Picollo discusses why they happened and previews the search process.
Whoever gets the job faces a big challenge. The Royals finished 65-97, last in the AL Central. Only the Oakland A’s had a worse record in the American League. But the Royals offer a young, talented lineup.