The Cincinnati Reds have conducted twelve interviews in the ongoing search for a manager. Last week, it was reported that the Reds were going to narrow down the candidates and conduct a second round of interviews:
The second round of interviews is expected to begin next week. According to Williams, no one has been told that they are out of the running. He declined to name the number of candidates that would move on to getting second interviews.
“It will be cut down a lot,” Williams said.
Take this for what it’s worth, but Jerry Crasnick (formerly of ESPN) reports that David Bell and Rocco Baldelli are likely strong candidates:
There's an emerging sense in the industry that David Bell could have the inside track for the #Reds managerial position.