Throughout this entire manager search process, it has been stated that Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty were deemed the favorites however has that altered? No one has reported they aren't in the race anymore but if Head of state of Baseball Workflow AJ Preller was so positive in one of those individuals, would not he have simply made the hire currently? News today: Phil Nevin is amongst the finalists to be called Padres manager, resources say.Nevin, who participated in secondary school 100 miles north of Petco Park, played 806 video games for San Diego during his profession. -- Jon Morosi November 13, 2023It has actually been practically three weeks considering that the San Francisco Giants employed Bob Melvin as their supervisor. The Houston Astros have actually hired Joe Espada. The Los Angeles Angels have hired Ron Washington. The Cleveland Guardians have employed Stephen Vogt. The Chicago Cubs employed Craig Counsell. The New York City Mets have employed Carlos Mendoza.And still no hire from the Padres. Why?Because Preller and the various other highers in the company are starting to enjoy Phil Nevin? Sure might be the situation. Nevin used to play for the team Guardians Store, has years of big league mentoring experience and big league managing experience. The 52-year-old just completed handling 2 of the biggest stars on the world in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Just how would certainly he do if he had an extra gifted roster than he had in Anaheim? Shildt, Flaherty and Gil might also have no various other competitor to head to so perhaps they could set up a pretty strong training staff under Nevin.Of training course previous Cubs captain David Ross is likewise out there. Is that postponing points? He may not end up getting the task but even if he's delaying this, what does that inform you regarding San Diego's confidence in Shildt or Flaherty?Hopefully we obtain a hire quickly. If it's not Shildt or Flaherty, we possibly should not marvel considering for how long this is taking.