[Mick]

Mick had suggested Steven Vogt as a possible Giant Manager.  I lol.  Today Vogt was named the Guardians Manager
Good call Mick

Hope he does well. The Guardians have an even bigger hill to climb that the Giants. They pitched reasonably well, 8th in runs allowed, 10th in ERA but just 18th in WHIP, suggesting that they got lucky in the field. They can't hit well, having finished 27th in runs per game, and their fielding is just average -- fielding percentage just above MLB average, Rtot just below MLB average, DPs 24th in MLB.

Their starters were a bit above average, relievers a bit below average. They had three strong rookie starters (Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams & Logan Allen). They were weak up the middle -- both SS and Catchers were 27th in WAR, CF was 25th. Only 2B was 2nd in WAR. Corner infielders were 13th (1B) and 7th (3B). 7th in LF, 26th in RF.

They finished 13 games back of the wild card with a -35 run differential but won the AL Central in 2022. Vogt has his work cut out for him. He replaces Terry Francona who retired after 11 years and is likely a future HoFer.

Cleveland interviewed SF Giants bullpen coach Craig Albernaz, along with LAD 1st base coach McCulllough, and the Cubs and Yankees bench coaches. Also interviewed Brewers manager Craig Counsell.

Vogt indeed had his work cut out for him and absolutely crushed it. The Guardians lead the AL Central at 76-58.

Former SF Giant/former Oakland A Stephen Vogt was just named AL Manager of the Year in his first year. They finished 92-69 improving on last year's record by 16 wins. The Guardians finished first in their division, beat the Tigers in the ALDS, and lost to the Yankees in the ALCS. 

Congratulations, Mr. Vogt.

[Mick]

Mick had suggested Steven Vogt as a possible Giant Manager.  I lol.  Today Vogt was named the Guardians Manager
Good call Mick

Hope he does well. The Guardians have an even bigger hill to climb that the Giants. They pitched reasonably well, 8th in runs allowed, 10th in ERA but just 18th in WHIP, suggesting that they got lucky in the field. They can't hit well, having finished 27th in runs per game, and their fielding is just average -- fielding percentage just above MLB average, Rtot just below MLB average, DPs 24th in MLB.

Their starters were a bit above average, relievers a bit below average. They had three strong rookie starters (Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams & Logan Allen). They were weak up the middle -- both SS and Catchers were 27th in WAR, CF was 25th. Only 2B was 2nd in WAR. Corner infielders were 13th (1B) and 7th (3B). 7th in LF, 26th in RF.

They finished 13 games back of the wild card with a -35 run differential but won the AL Central in 2022. Vogt has his work cut out for him. He replaces Terry Francona who retired after 11 years and is likely a future HoFer.

Cleveland interviewed SF Giants bullpen coach Craig Albernaz, along with LAD 1st base coach McCulllough, and the Cubs and Yankees bench coaches. Also interviewed Brewers manager Craig Counsell.

Vogt indeed had his work cut out for him and absolutely crushed it. The Guardians lead the AL Central at 76-58.

Former SF Giant/former Oakland A Stephen Vogt was just named AL Manager of the Year in his first year. They finished 92-69 improving on last year's record by 16 wins. The Guardians finished first in their division, beat the Tigers in the ALDS, and lost to the Yankees in the ALCS. 

Congratulations, Mr. Vogt.