"Padres manager Mike Shildt announced his retirement on Monday morning, meaning there are now eight teams the Giants, Padres, Angels, Braves, Orioles, Nationals, Rockies and Twins looking for their next manager. The Rangers had been on that list when Bruce Bochy announced he would not return to manage, but Texas quickly filled that vacancy by hiring Skip Schumaker, one of the most sought-after managerial candidates."
"Shildt's unexpected retirement gives Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey additional incentive to secure his next manager as quickly as possible. Posey told reporters after firing former manager Bob Melvin on Sept. 29 that he didn't have a definitive timetable to hire a new manager, saying it's going to happen naturally whenever we have some time to sit down and talk with people."
"San Diego is arguably the most appealing available job. The Padres have made the playoffs in four of the last six seasons and feature an incredibly talented nucleus headlined by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill. Preller is also no stranger to blockbuster trades, perpetually willing to sacrifice his farm system to acquire win-now pieces. I think it's a really attractive job, Preller told reporters on Tuesday."
Mike Shildt announced his retirement, raising the number of teams seeking managers to eight: the Giants, Padres, Angels, Braves, Orioles, Nationals, Rockies and Twins. The Rangers briefly appeared on that list after Bruce Bochy's departure but quickly hired Skip Schumaker. Shildt's exit increases urgency for Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey to appoint a manager, though Posey said there is no definitive timetable and hiring will happen naturally after conversations. A.J. Preller and the Padres' leadership are likely to pursue candidates such as Nick Hundley. The Padres have recent playoff success and a talented core led by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill, making the job highly appealing to candidates.
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