SEATTLE -- While there's no doubt Stanford University holds a special place in his heart, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday he's not interested in returning to his alma mater to replace Mark Marquess, the long-time baseball coach who's stepping down after this year.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday that Hinch, who played for Stanford and is a member of the Stanford University Athletics Hall of Fame, is at the top of Stanford's wish list for Marquess' replacement, citing several sources. A source told the newspaper that Stanford donor John Arrillaga would "break the bank" for Hinch.