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The Royals are also victims of bad timing here...well, a little.
Yost probably didn't deserve to get fired in the off-season; his young players had progressed somewhat and guys like Escobar, Cain and Perez looked ready to take the leap (even Moose).
But Terry Francona's a great manager and would've brought instant legitimacy to this team. He'd have been a great hire.
And I still have to wonder how Clint Hurdle wasn't considered. A lifetime Royal that really did a nice job with the Rockies for a long time. He's really helped develop the young talent in Pittsburgh and I don't see any way you get him out of there now. He'd have certainly taken the job and he's just the kind of fire you'd love to see in this team right now.
Hurdle would've been an outstanding pickup, but I'm not sure Yost had been given enough of an opportunity at that time.
Really, the pickin's for an 'established' manager right now are really slim. Jim Fregosi? Really? That guy wasn't good in his prime. I guess Jim Tracy has a decent track record, but he's another soft-spoken guy like Yost and I don't think that's what you guys really need right now.
The answer if I'm the Royals - Jim Riggleman. And really, I don't see a close 2nd. If they're looking for a manager with a track record, experience with developing young players and some upside, I think Riggleman's the clear candidate.
If not, then you have guys like Sanburg, McEwing, Cora and Alomar Jr as pretty attractive options.
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