"Earlier today, the Giants made waves when it was reported that the club is "closing in on hiring" University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. While no deal is in place at this point, the news still came as a surprise. That's not only because Vitello has no experience in professional baseball but also because Rangers special assistant (and former Giants catcher) Nick Hundley had been"
"That Hundley decided to withdraw his name from consideration is not necessarily a total shock, given that he also withdrew from the Giants' managerial hiring process two years ago due to those same family considerations. Rubin and Slusser note that Hundley and his wife have two young daughters, which naturally complicates the decision to return to the dugout and take on the rigorous schedule of an employee who travels with the team during the season."
The Giants are close to hiring University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their next manager, though no deal is finalized. The choice surprised many because Vitello lacks professional baseball experience and Nick Hundley had been widely viewed as the favorite. Hundley withdrew his name from consideration several days ago for family reasons and previously withdrew from a Giants managerial process two years earlier for similar concerns. Hundley and his wife have two young daughters, making the travel and schedule of a manager challenging. Hundley could remain with the Rangers for more flexibility, and the Padres have targeted him, which may be attractive given his San Diego residence. Timelines overlap but do not necessarily indicate a direct link between events.
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