The Baltimore Orioles have a new manager, and by all accounts, Craig Albernaz was a good hire. Albernaz may not have been the name Orioles fans were most familiar with, but his profile has been on the ascent in recent seasons, including being a finalist for the Cleveland Guardians' job in 2023. Still, some Orioles fans are wondering why there was no homecoming for fan-favorite Ryan Flaherty.
Flaherty is currently the bench coach for Craig Counsell with the Chicago Cubs, but has been a leading candidate for several openings this offseason. Flaherty is a finalist for the Minnesota Twins' managerial vacancy and is believed to be a strong candidate for the San Diego Padres' opening.