3 MLB managers that should be fired and one that should stay
By David Hill
Mike Matheny
The Kansas City Royals have already begun cleaning house ahead of the offseason.
Long time executive Dayton Moore was fired with JJ Picollo taking over. Owner John Sherman sent a message to the organization with that move as he said he was not only tired of losing, but he was tired of selecting at the top of the draft. Even then, those draft picks have not amounted to much, especially on the pitching side, as Brady Singer has been the only major league caliber arm out of that group thus far.
Those changes should begin with the coaching staff. Mike Matheny was Moore’s hand-picked successor to Ned Yost as he was considered to be of a similar mold. The thought was that a similar approach, albeit from a younger option. Instead, the Royals have not only struggled, but they have regressed mightily during a year that they felt they would contend.
Even more damning has been the lack of development in the majors. Brad Keller, Kris Bubic, and Daniel Lynch all have ERAs over 5.00. Jackson Kowar has been a disaster. Matheny has insisted on playing Hunter Dozier nearly every day despite the fact that he should not be starting for any MLB team. Ryan O’Hearn is just taking up a roster spot. But somehow, Matheny seems to feel that those players are worth keeping.
The Kansas City Royals are looking at making numerous changes during the offseason. Those changes should start with Mike Matheny.