2021 Athletics Managerial Search: List of Candidates

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With Bob Melvin Gone, Who Will be the Next Manager for the Athletics in 2022? Who are the Favorites to Manage the Athletics in 2022?


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2021 Athletics Managerial Search: List of Candidates

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Full Story on Bob Melvin Stepping Down as Oakland Athletics Manager

With Bob Melvin gone, now is the time for the Oakland Athletics to make a list of top candidates. In fact, the recognizable applicants could be qualified to become the team’s new manager for the 2022 Season. Melvin resigned as A’s manager after eleven seasons and an 853-764 record. He will become the new manager for the San Diego Padres, replacing Jayce Tingler. Melvin will be collaborating with some of the best players in the league like Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, Wil Myers, and Eric Hosmer. In addition, he will guide the starting rotation consisting of Yu Darvish, Blake Snell, and Joe Musgrove.

Bob Melvin’s Career with the Athletics

Melvin led the A’s to six playoff appearances. He won the AL Manager of the year with Oakland twice: 2012 and 2018. Bob Melvin has compiled a 7-13 record in the postseason. However, the Athletics have not won a playoff series since  the 2006 ALDS. Before coming to Oakland in 2011, Melvin was the manager for the Seattle Mariners (2003-2004) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2005-2009). He led the Dbacks to the 2007 NLCS, but lost to the Colorado Rockies in a four-game sweep.

What’s Next for the Oakland Athletics?

Now, many A’s fans might be wondering: Who is the leading candidate to replace Bob Melvin in 2022? The top candidates listed in this article have prior coaching experience. In addition, those candidates have been on the coaching staff for at least five years. For the list of top candidates to replace Bob Melvin as Oakland Athletics Head Coach, please refer to the information below!

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Possible Candidates to Replace Bob Melvin as Athletics Manager

NOTE: HC=Head Coach, AC-Assistant Coach

Internal Candidates

Ryan Christenson

  • A’s Bench Coach (2018-Present)

Top Managerial Candidates for Oakland to Consider

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Joe Espada-Astros

  • Marlins 3B Coach (2010-2013)
  • Yankees Assistant GM (2014)
  • Yankees 3B Coach (2015-2017)
  • Astros Bench Coach (2018-Present)
  • Guided Houston to 2019 World Series Appearance

Mike Shildt

  • Memphis Redbirds Manager (2015-2016)
  • Cardinals Coach (2017-2018)
  • Cardinals Manager (2018-Present)
  • Led St. Louis to 2019 NLCS

Buck Showalter-MLB Network Analyst

  • Yankees Manager (1992-1995)
  • Dbacks Manager (1998-2000)
  • Rangers Manager (2003-2006)
  • Orioles Manager (2010-2018)
  • Showalter previously managed Manny Machado during the Orioles years.

Ron Washington-Braves

  • Athletics 3B Coach (1997-2006)
  • Rangers Manager (2007-2014)
  • Athletics 3B Coach (2015-2016)
  • Braves 3B Coach (2017-Present)
  • Led Texas to two World Series Appearances (2010 and 2011)

Leading Candidate to Replace Bob Melvin as Athletics Manager

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Mike Scioscia

  • Dodgers Coach (1997-1998)
  • Angels Manager (2000-2018)
  • Led Halos to 2002 World Series Championship

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