San Diego Padres: Why Bruce Bochy should be the next manager
What The San Diego Padres Gain From Hiring Bruce Bochy?
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Luring Bruce Bochy back into the fold allows him to finish his managerial career where it all began back in San Diego.
The mention of the San Diego Padres should hold a special place in his heart as Bochy spent 21 seasons in the organization as a player, coach, and minor/major league manager.
Bochy offers the Padres a proven manager with a winning (three-time World Series champion) pedigree from his time with the San Francisco Giants. From the first day of spring training in Peoria to the last day of the season, Bochy will teach and preach the fundamentals of the game.
It’s precisely what a team like the Padres who feature a good mix of veterans and youngsters need. It all begins by instilling some accountability inside the locker room. His voice in the clubhouse could finally provide the spark needed to move this franchise in the right direction.
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A hiring of this nature changes the conversation surrounding the team as fans and foes focus more on an old warrior returning home. Hopefully, it buys some time for the Padres talented young nucleus to learn their trade from one of the great managers in the game.