Tea leaves into KW's comments about mgr points more to Davey than Sandy, as he addresses need to wait if guy's involved in playoffs.—
Brett Ballantini (@CSNChi_Beatnik) September 27, 2011
If Alomar was KW's top choice–he says he has one–he wouldn't need to make that caveat.—
Brett Ballantini (@CSNChi_Beatnik) September 27, 2011
UPDATE:
Officially remove Buddy Bell from list of potential W Sox managers. He's happy in player development role per K Williams.—
Doug Padilla (@ESPNChiSox) September 27, 2011
UPDATE #2: More Ballantini:
Martinez has the toughness and pedigree to appeal to Williams. Likewise his mentorship under universally-admired mentor Joe Maddon and Tampa Bay’s success with maximizing roster potential. But reading the tea leaves of Williams’ pregame comments on Tuesday, where, unsolicited, he mentioned that his “clear choice” might not be hired by the World Series because his choice might be involved.
“We have to wait and see who the players are in the World Series and if there’s someone on a playoff team that I ultimately might want to talk to, it might have to drag a little bit.”
For those who feel Williams is leaning toward Sandy Alomar Jr., the Cleveland Indians are not in the playoffs; unless the GM is initiating heavy subterfuge and misdirection, he’s already told us that his top candidate is in playoff contention. …
And:
KW hinted that they won't be looking for a big ticket acquisition this winter—
Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) September 27, 2011
