"The Nationals fired manager Davey Martinez on July 6, replacing him with Miguel Cairo as interim manager. They could keep Cairo around going forward, but could also look to other candidates. A writer on Federal Baseball speculated that current Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol might get fired at the end of this year and would then be the best choice. But Marmol's track record in St. Louis isn't that great, in part due to a disappointing 2023 season. He also might remain in St. Louis anyway."
"Before we begin, it's important to point out that we don't know yet who's going to be the general manager, who will be involved in making this decision. District on Deck's JJ Phillips suggested on September 14 that current Cubs GM Carter Hawkins (serving under president Jed Hoyer), who has been rumored to be an option, might be a good choice, but he has since dropped out of contention for the position."
"Brandon Hyde Hyde took over a destitute Orioles team in 2019, and the team predictably struggled mightily for three years. But then he oversaw a remarkable turnaround as they went from 52-110 in 2021 to 83-79 in 2022 to 101-61 in 2023; the 2023 season earned him Manager of the Year. He had a good 2024 season as well. The team seemed to be developing all the young talent it stockpiled during the rebuild very well, and he competed in a very tough division. His 0-5 postseason record is a bit concerning, an"
The Nationals dismissed Davey Martinez on July 6 and named Miguel Cairo interim manager, with the franchise considering keeping Cairo or pursuing other candidates. Oliver Marmol of the Cardinals has been mentioned as a possible target but carries a mixed record and may remain in St. Louis. The identity of the general manager who will influence the hire remains unresolved, and Carter Hawkins was rumored but has exited consideration. Top candidate profiles include Rickie Weeks Jr., promoted in Milwaukee and involved in player development, and Brandon Hyde, who engineered Baltimore's turnaround but holds a 0-5 postseason mark.
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