If they don't at least interview Mark Derosa, then this wasn't a real search.
If it's me, I want someone as far away from this organization as possible to come in and shake some trees.
Give me a guy who has had some success as a player who centers his approach around a genuine feel for the game who trusts his guys to do the job.
Rocco seemed like he spent more time babysitting & micromanaging than instilling confidence.
I also wouldn't be completely surprised if they take a look at Jace Tingler - he is the man responsible behind 'the Oprah Winfrey approach to base stealing.' You get a stolen base, you get a stolen base, YOU get a stolen base.' And he had some fun times running things in San Diego until he didn't.
I think regardless of who they bring in, it's gonna be tough to get to 75 wins. Not only that, but it's a foregone conclusion that we're getting a work stoppage in 2027 - so does it really even matter? (Of course it does,)