The Seattle Mariners have hired team Hall of Famer Dan Wilson as the new manager, and they've given the job on a full-time basis.
The Seattle Mariners have shockingly decided to install former catcher Dan Wilson as the team's next manager - and it's a permanent position, not an interim one.Jerry Dipoto confirms Dan Wilson is the manager moving forward, not just the interim.
"We've known Dan almost his entire professional career. Walking in the door as an interim-anything doesn't allow you to really lay any groundwork.""We've known Dan almost his entire professional career. Walking in the door as an interim-anything doesn't allow you to really lay any groundwork.
Though Wilson has never managed a professional team full-team, let's not act like there isn't precedent for this. Aaron Boone was brought right out of the broadcast booth at ESPN and given the job with the New York Yankees and JJ Redick just took the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Lakers. Wilson's tenure begins on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Here's what he had to say in a team-issued press release:said, “and I’m eager to get to work. I believe this team is capable of playing great baseball this season and look forward to the opportunity to work with this group of players and coaches.
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