In the blink of an eye, the San Diego Padres' offseason urgency flipped from a gradual rebuild, to "We need to do something literally right now."
Shockingly, 57-year-old manager Mike Shildt announced his retirement after two successful seasons at the helm. With a leader now gone, San Diego needs to fill this vacancy immediately, all before they progress with signing new players. So, who should they go after? There are plenty of options, but there may be one surprising, yet perfect fit to be the Friars' new manager.
If AJ Preller and his front office staff are looking for their next savvy move, look no further than turning Yu Darvish into a manager.