Headlines

  • Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib
  • Reds Release Jeimer Candelario
  • Dave Parker Passes Away
  • Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles
  • Pirates Reportedly Have Very Few Untouchable Players At Trade Deadline
  • Griffin Canning Believed To Have Suffered Achilles Injury
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2025 Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Matt Quatraro Interviews With Athletics; Interview With Mets Likely To Follow

By Anthony Franco | December 6, 2021 at 3:07pm CDT

The A’s have interviewed Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro within the past few days as part of their search for a new manager, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He becomes the first known candidate to sit down with Oakland brass.

Quatraro, 48, has been regarded as a potential manager of the future for the past few years. Kevin Cash’s top lieutenant over the last three seasons in Tampa Bay, he interviewed with the Pirates and Giants over the 2019-20 offseason and sat down with the Tigers last fall. Quatraro, who played professionally for seven seasons and topped out at Triple-A, has never managed in the majors. He does have nearly two decades of coaching experience in the Rays’ organization (in addition to a 2014 stint as Indians’ assistant hitting coach). That includes four years managing in the low minors in the Tampa Bay system.

Oakland is on the hunt for a new manager after Bob Melvin’s surprising departure to take over the dugout in San Diego. For the first time in more than a decade, the A’s will go into a season without Melvin leading the charge. Former bench coach Ryan Christenson is departing to assume the same role under Melvin with the Padres, removing one potential in-house option from the mix.

The A’s are one of two teams in search of a new skipper. The other club, the Mets, has also expressed interest in Quatraro. Buster Olney of ESPN reported this morning (on Twitter) that New York was requesting permission from the Rays to interview him. Topkin reports that Tampa Bay has granted that request, writing that Quatraro could sit down with members of the New York front office as soon as tomorrow.

Share 0 Retweet 4 Send via email0

New York Mets Oakland Athletics Tampa Bay Rays Matt Quatraro

Giants Sign Mauricio Llovera To Minor League Deal
Main
Red Sox, Astros Interested In Trevor Story
View Comments (40)
Post a Comment

40 Comments

  1. 48-team MLB

    4 years ago

    The Athletics job is better than the Mets job. In fact, ANY job is better than the Mets job. I look forward to the Pirates winning it all before the Mets do.

    10
    Reply
    • davidk1979

      4 years ago

      So embarrassingly awful are you

      9
      Reply
      • 48-team MLB

        4 years ago

        Cool. Hold my World Series trophy.

        1
        Reply
        • VonPurpleHayes

          4 years ago

          You had a roster spot on the Braves?

          10
          Reply
    • ldoggnation

      4 years ago

      He’s too smart for the Mess, er Mets.

      2
      Reply
    • mets7300

      4 years ago

      Pittsburgh??? LOL
      I Guess we NOW Know Where ALL The CLOWNS WENT When They disbanded The Circus…..

      1
      Reply
      • 48-team MLB

        4 years ago

        Both Mets titles are impressive for sure but they are beyond ancient. Teams that didn’t even exist yet when the Mets won their last title have combined for three titles.

        1
        Reply
    • kingman1

      4 years ago

      I think they believe if they say it enough it will come true. There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Uncle Stevie.

      Reply
  2. Termin

    4 years ago

    I think the most entertaining outcome would be if the Mets failed, yet again, to sign someone.

    5
    Reply
    • meckert

      4 years ago

      Isn’t it nappy time for you little boys?

      6
      Reply
    • meckert

      4 years ago

      Yeah, just like they failed to sign Scherzer you moron. What nonsense swirls around in your head all day?

      7
      Reply
      • pinstripes17

        4 years ago

        Scherzer is old, the rest of the league is laughing at that contract. LOLMETS forever..

        1
        Reply
        • Cosmo2

          4 years ago

          Meh

          Reply
        • meckert

          4 years ago

          And I’m laughing at you.

          1
          Reply
    • mets7300

      4 years ago

      They’re NOT Having Problems Signing Players ..

      5
      Reply
    • 86mets

      4 years ago

      Like they failed to sign Max Scherzer? Oh, wait….

      3
      Reply
    • Cosmo2

      4 years ago

      Who says they want to sign him? He’s a possibility they want to interview. The Met hatred around here is ridiculous.

      5
      Reply
      • pinstripes17

        4 years ago

        The mets are a joke

        1
        Reply
        • Cosmo2

          4 years ago

          Meh

          Reply
        • PoloGrounds62

          4 years ago

          The Yankees pitching staff is the biggest joke in baseball.

          2
          Reply
  3. tstats

    4 years ago

    The Mets don’t need a rookie manager

    6
    Reply
    • VonPurpleHayes

      4 years ago

      The Mets actually don’t need any manager. Seriously what are you going to tell guys like Max and deGrom?

      Reply
      • rct

        4 years ago

        Max and deGrom, players and co-managers. I’d enjoy that.

        1
        Reply
  4. Metsin777

    4 years ago

    N O
    R O O K I E
    M A N A G E R S

    Get Alderson out of there. He must have brain tumors from being so old. No one in their right mind wants a rookie manager on the Mets. The answer is so clear, hes right in front of them, Showalter. The Mets messed this up with Girardi. Don’t make the same mistake again

    6
    Reply
    • NewYorkSoxFan

      4 years ago

      In todays evolving game you want a fossil like Showalter to come in? You write this Rays guy off for being a rookie manager when he has two decades of coaching experience. Truth is, no matter who takes this Mets job is doomed with the toxic leadership above them as well as a club house of big names who thought it was a bright idea to boo fans and give them thumbs down, lol.

      3
      Reply
    • mets7300

      4 years ago

      Girardi .. LOL
      THE BULLPEN BURNER …
      Ruined All The kid pitchers when he was Marlins MGR ….

      2
      Reply
    • rct

      4 years ago

      haha, the Mets messed it up by not signing Girardi? It’s one of the better moves they’ve made in recent years.

      4
      Reply
    • padam

      4 years ago

      Girardi was awful with the Yankees. Horrible use of the bullpen and he had the DH. Now that he’s in Philly with the MVP and 2nd in Cy Young voting, he’s doing more of the same. He’s just awful.

      2
      Reply
      • Cosmo2

        4 years ago

        All managers seem horrible with the bullpen. It’s the nature of the modern game. No way to not burnout relievers with the currently and universally accepted strategy.

        1
        Reply
  5. Asfan0780

    4 years ago

    Still think it’s odd that the A’s bench coach left for same role with Padres. He looked. Like one of the top candidates to take over for Melvin. If they hire the rays bench coach,hopefully they hire some front office Nd scouting members away too, to help improve a lower tier farm system

    3
    Reply
  6. statman

    4 years ago

    Not sure who cares about who will be the next a’s manager except for of course their fans — Both of them!

    2
    Reply
    • theodore glass

      4 years ago

      This joke is so old. Nice try tho.

      13
      Reply
    • Asfan0780

      4 years ago

      I saw you repeat the same joke on Twitter, you must be bored

      3
      Reply
      • oaklandfan22

        4 years ago

        This dude has zero life lol just ignore him at this point

        3
        Reply
  7. Sunday Lasagna

    4 years ago

    He has qualifications, but a rookie major league manager in the Mets Manager position will get over scrutized by the media and the fans, the front office will take an onslaught of criticism, and the Mets jokes will continue on unless the onfield success is immediate and lasting. For this franchise it’s a risk they don’t need to take.

    2
    Reply
  8. ham77

    4 years ago

    Hmmm, rebuilding A’s and their sewage stadium or the Mets and their meddling owner? I’d take the A’s job every time.

    3
    Reply
    • Bill M

      4 years ago

      Let us know how your interview goes

      7
      Reply
  9. zacharydmanprin

    4 years ago

    Apparently the A’s have interviewed Kotsay already. They have also interviewed Will Venable.

    Reply
  10. Say Hey Now Kid

    4 years ago

    Kevin Long…. Like they should have done three managers ago

    Reply
  11. LordD99

    4 years ago

    Clearly a head fake by the A’s, intent on hiding their real target. Have the Mets think the A’s want Quatraro, then hire someone else.

    I’m kidding. Most likely.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

    Top Stories

    Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib

    Reds Release Jeimer Candelario

    Dave Parker Passes Away

    Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles

    Pirates Reportedly Have Very Few Untouchable Players At Trade Deadline

    Griffin Canning Believed To Have Suffered Achilles Injury

    Mariners Looking For Corner Infield Bats; Ownership Willing To Bump Payroll

    Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse

    Mariners Place Rowdy Tellez On Release Waivers

    Max Meyer To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

    Whit Merrifield Announces Retirement

    White Sox Sign Noah Syndergaard To Minor League Deal

    Corbin Carroll Placed On IL With Wrist Fracture

    Hoops Rumors Has The Latest On NBA Draft, Free Agency

    Mets Option Francisco Alvarez

    Reds To Promote Chase Burns For MLB Debut

    A.J. Puk Undergoes Elbow Surgery; Gabriel Moreno Diagnosed With Fractured Finger

    Braves To Select Didier Fuentes

    Anthopoulos On Trading Chris Sale: “Will Not Happen”

    Rays Owner Stuart Sternberg In “Advanced” Talks To Sell Team

    Recent

    Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List

    Rockies Expected To Promote Yanquiel Fernandez

    Yankees Select Geoff Hartlieb, Place Fernando Cruz On 15-Day IL

    Trade Deadline Outlook: Chicago White Sox

    Trade Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Today At 3:30pm CT

    Padres Designate Logan Gillaspie For Assignment

    Phillies Reinstate Bryce Harper, Designate Buddy Kennedy For Assignment

    Athletics Select Colby Thomas

    Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib

    Submit Your Questions For This Week’s Episode Of The MLBTR Podcast

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Sandy Alcantara Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Alex Bregman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android App Store Google Play

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version