Just in case there’s a sense that the eight candidates interviewed to replace Jeff Banister don’t check all the boxes the Texas Rangers are seeking in their new manager, general manager Jon Daniels and crew are keeping the phone lines open.
The Rangers, though, interviewed eight in 2014 when seeking Ron Washington’s replacement. That group was then pared to three finalists – Banister, then-Cleveland Indians bullpen coach Kevin Cash and interim manager Tim Bogar.
So, a second round of interviews could be coming. The Rangers could do so next week during their pro scouting meetings in Surprise, Ariz.