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Red Sox Reportedly Interested In Mark Kotsay

By Connor Byrne | January 28, 2020 at 9:20pm CDT

Already a candidate for the Astros’ managerial vacancy – a position that might not go unfilled for much longer – Athletics quality control coach Mark Kotsay could also be on Boston’s radar. He’s “believed” to be in the running to replace ousted Red Sox manager Alex Cora, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. However, it’s unclear whether the Red Sox have interviewed Kotsay yet, Cotillo adds.

There doesn’t appear to be a clear front-runner yet to succeed Cora, one of three managers who lost his job this month as a result of the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal. For his part, Kotsay has never managed before, but the 44-year-old former outfielder and ex-member of the Red Sox has garnered front office and coaching experience since his playing days ended in 2013. And he has been a popular managerial candidate over the past several months, having drawn serious interest from the Giants and Pirates before they went in other directions back in the fall.

Once San Francisco and Pittsburgh chose their next managers, it looked as if Kotsay would have to wait at least another year to become a big league skipper. However, with Houston’s transgressions having shaken up the managerial ranks this month, Kotsay has re-emerged on the radar.

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  1. Ryan W

    5 years ago

    Not the Red Sox news I’ve hoping for

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    • bencole

      5 years ago

      Why? You don’t want him to replace Mookie Betts?

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      • PinstripedPride

        5 years ago

        Haha

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      • NEsports

        5 years ago

        Lmao

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    • mcase7187

      5 years ago

      It’s better than hearing they traded betts for Myers and a fringe prospect

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      • Marner#16

        5 years ago

        Mcase7187,

        Won’t happen or it would have by now.

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      • seth3120

        5 years ago

        It is but that’s a silly proposal. Lose a great year of Betts by adding a bad contract all to get a slight drop in 2020 payroll with a fringe prospect? I’m sure the Padres would love that but ZERO chance. The Red Sox could get at least a good prospect or two straight up why in the world would they take on Myers and his negative value?

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        • JoeBrady

          5 years ago

          Let me help you out with this one.

          You don’t have the foggiest idea of who will be in the trade, if it happens.

          Reply
    • MrAngelFan

      5 years ago

      @Ryan Wheeler ……but its the Red Sox news you got.

      Kotsay will be a fine manager, no prior convictions and no ties to the Astros

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      • poz24

        5 years ago

        Just like Bobby V

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        • JoeBrady

          5 years ago

          Bobby V was already a bad manager when we chose to hire him. Then combined a lack of skill both laziness and old age to create a lamentable finished product.

          Reply
  2. pasha2k

    5 years ago

    Good for him, I hope they hire someone soon, n he could be a good one.

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  3. stevewpants

    5 years ago

    I for one would like to see more talk of the new 26th roster spot going to a player/manager, could Kotsay still do it? Somebody get Adrian Beltre and Ichiro on the phone.

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    • vtadave

      5 years ago

      I’m sure he could.. he did hit .194 seven years ago.

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    • momTurphy

      5 years ago

      How serious are you about this proposition. I mean it wouldn’t affect salary cap…but could be interesting.

      Reply
  4. Marner#16

    5 years ago

    Pasha,

    No way, I could do a better job!

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  5. Marner#16

    5 years ago

    Stew,

    Good luck with that!

    Reply
    • winn5115

      5 years ago

      Marner – You are the type of dope you thinks Pedroia will be at second Opening Day. You need to be slapped across the mouth. I’ve looked for you for months yet when I get close you become a turtle and hide. I bet you believe Pierce should be resigned too…
      Trade Betts – myers & prospects
      Trade Betts & Price – dodgers
      Trade Benintendi – for pitching
      Dalbec on the team out of ST
      Sign Puig
      Sign Car Go – mld w/invite

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      • dynamite drop in monty

        5 years ago

        Jesus

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      • khopper10

        5 years ago

        This is dark

        Reply
      • Just_a_thought

        5 years ago

        This is the type of comment that truly makes me wonder how any of my much more muted comments get moderated lolol

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  6. looiebelongsinthehall

    5 years ago

    Would prefer an experienced manager who knows how to influence a clubhouse at this late stage. If going in this direction, others previously suggested Tek. Why not?

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    • mcase7187

      5 years ago

      I would like Tek but this could only be a 1 yr deal and were he’s a fan favorite they may not want somebody so close to the the team and fan base

      Reply
  7. driftcat28 2

    5 years ago

    I don’t see the fit. Maybe just Chaim doing his due diligence. If they’re looking for a first time manager I though Varitek would be a good choice

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    • Cora the Destroya

      5 years ago

      Due diligence? More like stupidity. No reason we signed Peraza over Holt. Dumbest move in the book.

      Honestly though, I think Kotsay is better than Baker or Showalter.

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    • goalieguy41

      5 years ago

      Agree

      Reply
  8. bigwestbaseball

    5 years ago

    Cal State Fullerton Titans. Golden Spike winner. Whoever hires him, will be getting the best!

    Reply
  9. mcase7187

    5 years ago

    I would take him over some of there other guys like Baker or Showalter

    Reply
  10. snotrocket

    5 years ago

    I had hoped the Giants would go with Kotsay. Instead they got a guy named Gabriel who likes scented candles and is the son of hippie political activists.

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    • moody

      5 years ago

      If it’s wrong to like scented candles, then I don’t want to be right…

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      • J leathal86

        5 years ago

        Hahahahaha ha

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      • jb-4

        5 years ago

        moody, MY MAN!!!

        Reply
  11. phoward

    5 years ago

    I think there are better candidates available but if the Sox are interested in Kotsay or committed to him it tells me this season may be a bridge year with Kotsay learning on the job

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  12. FishyHalo

    5 years ago

    Speaking of former A’s.
    Eric Chavez was interviewing first job last year but haven’t seen him on any list. Seemed like he had some potential.

    Reply
  13. HalosHeavenJJ

    5 years ago

    Two weeks until pitchers and catchers report. Would probably be nice to have a manager in place a week before then.

    Reply
  14. wrongway2011

    5 years ago

    Red Sox should get Pedroia to officially retire and hire him as manager for more money than he is currently owed as a player. That way $13 million comes off the books and they are much closer to getting under the CBT. The salary relief would be much more valuable than anything that a generic guy like Kotsay would bring to the table.

    Another worthwhile candidate who I have never seen mentioned is Billy McMillon, the Red Sox AAA manager. He has been with the organization for many years and has worked himself up from the lower minors. Hard work and persistence should be worth something. The virtue signaling Red Sox preach diversity, but don;t even mention the well qualified McMillon???

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    • dynamite drop in monty

      5 years ago

      League would never allow for such creative financial chicanery. Plus, Pedroia would make a lousy manager. He’s never shown any leadership ability. He’s a brash, selfish blowhard.

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      • Sabermetric Acolyte

        5 years ago

        Ummm… no. Pedroia’s been considered a selfless teammate and leader by everyone he’s played with and other players in the league have mentioned they admire him as a player.

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        • 30 Parks

          5 years ago

          Why write “ummmm” to start your reply? Pedroia would make a terrible manager. Awful idea.

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        • butch779988

          5 years ago

          Its not me its them

          Reply
  15. phillyballers

    5 years ago

    Curt Schilling 100%

    Reply
  16. TrumpCard

    5 years ago

    I still like Dennis Eck……..for christ sake he would at least light a fire under D. Price

    1
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    • DirtyWater04

      5 years ago

      That could be fun but selfishly I want him in the booth for NESN for all 162 games. Love listening to Eck.

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      • Cooperdooper7

        5 years ago

        I still miss Don…. Dave Obrien is okay, but he just repeats stuff over and over.

        1
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        • 30 Parks

          5 years ago

          I, too, miss Don. O’Brien is the definition of average, though seems like a good fellow. Eck is outstanding and would be great paired with Orsillo all year.

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        • DirtyWater04

          5 years ago

          Agree. I don’t hate Dave nearly as much as a lot of other Sox fans seem to, but Don was the greatest.

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  17. TrumpCard

    5 years ago

    Oswald Cobblepot

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  18. peterdipersio06

    5 years ago

    Why not Jason Varitek or Dustin Pedroia ? Or even David Ortiz!

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    • dynamite drop in monty

      5 years ago

      Why not Tom Brunansky? Or Darren Bragg?? Or Mark Portugal ??

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      • Nobby

        5 years ago

        Or Way Back Wasdin?

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        • ellisburks

          5 years ago

          Ted William’s hasn’t managed in a while but why not bring him out of retirement?

          Reply
  19. Thomar

    5 years ago

    Tek not interested. Odd Scioscia never interviewed for any of the openings

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