Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly mutually parted ways with the team after it failed to reach the National League Championship Series in back-to-back seasons, per the Dodgers, but he may not be out of work for long.
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Marlins Have ‘Serious Interest’ in Mattingly
Thursday, Oct. 22
CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman broke the news on Miami’s interest in the former Los Angeles manager and added the Miami Marlins’ coaching search “appeared to be on semi-hold, waiting for this.”
The Marlins have been searching for a new full-time manager ever since they canned Mike Redmond in May, and the franchise has conducted several experienced candidates in recent weeks.
According to USA Today‘s Bob Nightengale, Phil Nevin and Larry Bowa have both had two interviews with the Marlins, but Mattingly has emerged as the “favorite” for the team’s vacancy.
“I’m still very passionate about managing and hope to get the opportunity in the near future,” Mattingly said in a statement released by the Dodgers on Thursday (h/t the Sun Sentinel‘s Craig Davis).
Miami has also reportedly talked to Manny Acta and Bo Porter about the opening, per Davis, but Mattingly appears to be in the driver’s seat for the gig.
The Marlins are still in the midst of a rebuild, and a 71-91 season that was mired in turmoil didn’t enhance the franchise’s prospects. However, bringing a manager like Mattingly aboard could help. The former Dodgers skipper has a career winning percentage of .551, and he helped L.A. capture NL West titles in each of the past three seasons.
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