One club is aiming up, the other is bracing for impact. Guess which is which.
The San Diego Padres’ managerial search is nearing the finish line, and to their credit, they’re already avoiding one of the easiest mistakes a franchise can make. As the Minnesota Twins reportedly circle Derek Shelton, San Diego’s narrowed its field to three finalists who actually represent progress: Albert Pujols, Nick Hundley, and pitching coach Ruben Niebla.
None of them have a losing-culture résumé to overcome.