Examining early candidates for next manager

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Manager Jeff Banister #28 of the Texas Rangers signals the bullpen to make a pitching change against the Oakland Athletics in the botto of the fourth inning. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — Some of the dust has settled since the Pirates fired Clint Hurdle at the end of the 2019 regular season, and potential replacements have emerged.

While this list could obviously expand and not everyone the front office wants to interview will reciprocate their interest (see: Sam Fuld), this is the first batch of serious candidates to be the next field manager:

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