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Guardians Interview Clayton McCullough In Managerial Search

By Anthony Franco | October 20, 2023 at 8:05pm CDT

The Guardians have interviewed Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as they search for a new manager, reports Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. He joins Giants bullpen/catching coach Craig Albernaz and Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as known candidates to meet with Cleveland brass.

McCullough, 44 in December, has never managed at the major league level. He has seven years of managerial experience in the minors, however, working at the lower levels of the Blue Jays’ system between 2007-13. He signed with Los Angeles as a minor league field coordinator in 2015. The Dodgers added him to Dave Roberts’ staff at the start of the 2021 season.

Before his coaching days, McCullough spent some time in the Cleveland organization. An East Carolina product, he was selected by the Indians in the 22nd round of the 2002 draft as a catcher. He played 104 games over parts of four minor league seasons.

This isn’t the first time McCullough has drawn attention in a major league managerial search. He interviewed with the Mets during the 2021-22 offseason for the position that eventually went to Buck Showalter. McCullough was reportedly a finalist in the Royals’ hiring process last winter. Kansas City ultimately tabbed Matt Quatraro off the Rays’ coaching staff.

Cleveland is embarking on a managerial search for the first time in over a decade after Terry Francona stepped aside. While the three known interviewees are all from outside the organization, Hoynes lists a few internal candidates under consideration. The front office has considered minor league field coordinator John McDonald, hitting coach Chris Valaika, and player development director Rob Cerfolio as potential candidates, although it’s unclear which of that group will receive a formal interview. First base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. has already taken himself out of the running; according to Hoynes, third base coach Mike Sarbaugh has not been asked to interview.

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11 Comments

  1. solaris602

    2 years ago

    Oh this guy sounds perfect! First time manager who needs to prove himself and won’t want much money. Right up our alley!

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    • Chrome 8550

      2 years ago

      Don’t worry it’s down to braves manager son whose is Astros hitting coach. Why the cleveland media doesn’t do.their homework.

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    • Samuel

      2 years ago

      Kevin Cash had the same attributes when the Rays hired him (from Cleveland’s bullpen).

      Small market teams like Cleveland want to bring in a young manager and work with him for the long term. The manager grows with the young players.

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      • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

        2 years ago

        I.’m still trying to digest “Guardians”, MLB; the next Hindenburg disaster. It fills itself with air, pomp and self indulgence, and loses air like a burrito fart. I don’t bother with the playoffs any longer, it’s drawn out & the best are left watching on the couch.
        I love watching seasonal BB, but the rest is Sad & immaterial.

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        • Prospectnvstr

          2 years ago

          Hey Curly: Do you watch the NFL? They have 2 more teams (32) than MLB but the same # of playoff teams & VERY similar breakdown. There’s the division winners (4) & 2 wildcards compared to 3 division winners & 3 wildcards. The format is the same: The top 2 seeds get byes while #3 VS 6 & #4 vs 5. I’m a semi purist when it comes to baseball but some of these changes are for the best in today’s world.

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  2. Wilfrid Wilson

    2 years ago

    Looks like someone is manager shopping in the bargain basement

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    • Samuel

      2 years ago

      Yeah Willie, you’re right.

      They should go after someone like Gabe Kapler, and pay him a lot of money.

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      • Chrome 8550

        2 years ago

        Um, no to Kepler. If going to someone older made a trade with Padres and get bob Melvin. How about James kericheck straight up for Melvin. Melvin is one highest paid Manager in mlb.

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        • Samuel

          2 years ago

          Chrome 8550;

          Bob Melvin is 61 years-old. He’s managed MLB teams for 18 years. Most of the teams were like Cleveland’s today – a lot of young guys, many of whom will wash out. He’s been criticized for not winning championships, and now he’s supposed to go to a team that realistically will not be a championship contender for 2 years if all goes well? Furthermore, the man was raised in Palo Alto and has spent his managerial career in California and Arizona. Now he’s supposed to give up the position he has in California and move to
          the Midwest?

          Cleveland is going to go with a younger manager. Everyone in
          MLB seems to know that. Terry Francona will be be working as
          a consultant for the team, he’ll help mentor the new manager as
          he mentored Kevin Cash.

          Reply
  3. Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

    2 years ago

    Mookie to Cleveland confirmed

    Reply
  4. EasternLeagueVeteran

    2 years ago

    DeMarlo Hale…… DeMarlo Hale…..DeMarlo Hale …..

    No mention of him. Why??????

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