October 18, 200521 yr Foley makes pitch to manage Marlins Coach has also interviewed for Tampa Bay skipper post By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com MIAMI -- Miami native Tom Foley interviewed for the Marlins managerial job on Monday. For about two weeks, Foley has been mentioned among the candidates to replace Jack McKeon, who retired after the final game of the season on Oct. 2. A graduate of Palmetto High School in Miami, Foley had his interview on Monday in South Florida. Primarily a shortstop in his 13-year Major League career, Foley has served as the Devil Rays third-base coach the past four years. In addition to the Marlins post, Foley has talked to Tampa Bay about replacing Lou Piniella as manager. As Foley made his pitch to direct the Marlins, the perceived frontrunner for the job remained Yankees bench coach Joe Girardi. Girardi, who has met at least twice with Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, interviewed for the Tampa Bay job on Sunday. While the Marlins have centered most of their discussions on Girardi, speaking frequently with his agent, Steve Mandell, there is a good deal of speculation floating around as to the former catcher's intentions. One source said Monday that he wouldn't be surprised if Girardi went to the Devil Rays, because of his preference for the Tampa area and his familarity with the American League. It is unclear, however, whether Girardi is the Rays' first choice. On Monday, Tampa Bay interviewed Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton, while other names, including former Mets skipper Bobby Valentine, who is managing in Japan, have surfaced. Alan Trammell has also interviewed with the Devil Rays. One possible managerial candidate appears to be off the Marlins' list, as former Mariners pitching coach Bryan Price is thought to be leaning toward taking on the same position with the Diamondbacks. Others who have interviewed with the Marlins include Braves third base coach Fredi Gonzalez, A's third base coach Ron Washington, veteran Minor League manager Marty Scott and Tampa Bay first base coach Billy Hatcher. In all likelihood, the Marlins will announce their new manager before the beginning of the World Series. Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. Link There aren't many days left until the start of the WS. So we'll hear something this week?
October 18, 200521 yr I can't say I know one thing about Foley, good or bad, and if he's the choice, so be it. It can't be all bad having a guy who knows alot about the deepest pool of young baseball talent on the planet.
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