yuck.
Good players rarely make good managers as well, with a few exceptions. Got by on things like 'skill' a lot more, so didn't have to think about things as much. Best managers, in general, seem to be the marginal position players that scrapped along for a while, but never made it big. They still have something to prove in baseball that they couldn't prove with their bat. Spent more time on the bench watching, probably got cut or traded a few times and saw more of the business side of the game.
My two cents, anyway.
It's the trendy pick at the moment, but curious about Alex Cora as new Sox manager. Was always known as a smart player, was scrappy utility guy, has managed somewhat in the Caribbean, and currently Astros' bench coach. Think he could be interesting. Personally thought Dave Martinez was an interesting candidate last time around, worth another look.
Not overly interested in Varitek at the moment, still too close to the players / not far enough removed. Same reason I wouldn't want to see an Ortiz hitting coach right away. Eventually, sure; guy knows a thing or two. Just needs time to breath and separate from the currently players.
