"Blum writes that while Pujols remains the favorite, owner Arte Moreno is now opting for a more comprehensive search. Like Pujols, Hunter and Suzuki are former Angels players who remain affiliated with the organization. Hunter made two All-Star teams and won a pair of Gold Gloves during his run with the Halos between 2008-12. Suzuki spent the final two years of his playing career there from 2021-22. They're now each special assistants to general manager Perry Minasian."
"While the three known interviewees all have ties to Moreno, they're at least considering other possibilities. Blum lists Rangers special assistant Nick Hundley, Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty, former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, and former Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli as other potential targets. Hundley has already interviewed with the Giants and is reportedly the favorite for that job. Flaherty has been linked to the Orioles and Padres. Neither has managed in the big leagues before."
Angels plan interviews with Torii Hunter and Kurt Suzuki as part of the managerial search while Albert Pujols remains the leading candidate and owner Arte Moreno broadens the process. Hunter and Suzuki are former Angels and currently serve as special assistants to GM Perry Minasian; Hunter was a two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner with the Halos, and Suzuki finished his playing career in Los Angeles in 2021-22. Neither candidate has MLB coaching or managerial experience. The team is also considering other candidates including Nick Hundley, Ryan Flaherty, Brandon Hyde, and Rocco Baldelli, each with varying levels of interest and prior experience.
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