With a strong core of young hitters, the Orioles' job was one of the most alluring during an offseason with more than a quarter of managerial jobs open. And Albernaz, who, in his previous coaching jobs, forged strong relationships with younger players and was leaned on for a baseball sense honed by years behind the plate, leaped to the top of the list in Baltimore.
As for Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann, his candidacy has seemingly strengthened over the past couple weeks. Lehmann was Los Angeles' advance video scout when Anthopoulos was with the Dodgers from 2016-17. The two have remained in contact over the years that have followed. With the Dodgers set to begin their World Series battle against the Blue Jays on Friday, Lehmann's candidacy could lead to the Braves waiting into November before announcing their next manager.
I know it will never change. I know I'll always be one of those guys remembered for the tirade. But I hope it's a little softened now. I hope there's some warmness over it now. I hope they understand.
